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25 Herbs for Renewal & Vitality – Supporting Your Body in Spring

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Today’s episode is about renewal, and how herbs can support your body as we move from winter’s stillness into the energy of spring.

We’ll discuss how spring affects our bodies energetically and physically, how traditions like Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda view this season, and, of course, which herbs can help you align with the season of growth, clarity, and movement.

My little friend Chippy is awake and out of this den. This is Grey, they like to eat breakfast together. 🐿️ ❤️

Barred Owl in my neighborhood.

I built the beehive, and it's ready to be placed in its permanent home in the garden. The bees will be arriving sometime in May. 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝

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Sources & References

1. Milk Thistle & Liver Regeneration

Silymarin's Role in Liver Regeneration & Detoxification:
- Hill, Judith. Medical Astrology – Discusses the liver's importance in vitality and detoxification, including herbal and planetary influences.
- Paracelsus, The Archidoxes of Magic – Notes the alchemical principles behind herbal medicine and planetary rulerships.
- Bartlett, Robert Allen. Real Alchemy – Describes the purification and transformation processes in herbal alchemy, which relate to liver detoxification.

2. Burdock Root & Blood/Lymphatic Detox

Burdock as a Blood Purifier and Lymphatic Support:
- Hill, Judith. Medical Astrology – Describes how the blood and lymph are ruled by planetary forces and affected by seasonal shifts.
- Andrea L. Gehrz, Astrological Remediation – Discusses how herbs like burdock root can counteract stagnation in the body's natural detox pathways.
- Paracelsus, The Archidoxes of Magic – Explores the doctrine of signatures, which connects burdock’s deep roots to its ability to cleanse deeply.

3. Lemon Balm & Liver-Nervous System Connection

Lemon Balm’s Effect on Stress & Liver Function:
- Gehrz, Andrea L. Astrological Remediation – Explains how stress impacts digestion and detoxification via planetary influences.
- Hill, Judith. Medical Astrology – Connects lemon balm's planetary rulership (Moon and Mercury) with its ability to balance emotions and support detoxification.
- Paracelsus, The Archidoxes of Magic – Discusses how herbs that affect the nervous system also influence digestion and detox processes.

4. Chlorophyll-Rich Foods & Detoxification

Chlorophyll's Role in Detox & Blood Oxygenation:
- Bartlett, Robert Allen. Real Alchemy – Explains the role of plant-based elements like chlorophyll in spiritual and physical purification.
- Hill, Judith. Medical Astrology – Discusses the connection between the body’s vitality and solar energy through chlorophyll-rich plants.

5. Spring Wellness Rituals & Detoxification

Spring Detox Practices & Movement for Liver Health:
- Gehrz, Andrea L. Astrological Remediation – Discusses seasonal shifts and how movement influences planetary energies.
- Hill, Judith. Medical Astrology – Highlights the importance of seasonal shifts in metabolism and how herbal remedies can enhance vitality.
- Lilly, William. Christian Astrology – Notes the timing of seasonal changes and their effects on the body.

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Music

A special thank you to Alexander Nakarada for writing and producing this music. I am a Patreon Member and support Alexander creatively.

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Song: Planning – 320bit – September 5, 2021

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Anti-inflammatory Cancer Fighting Diet

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Cancer has hit my home. I'll share some research I've been doing and the anti-inflammatory diet I created for my husband. What foods am I using, including some medicinal mushrooms, herbs, and recipes I use?

⚖️ Disclaimer: The information presented in this show is for informational, reference, and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a substitute for a diagnosis and/or treatment. All health-related questions should be directed to your healthcare provider.

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Foraging for Mushrooms With Judy

“When in doubt leave out” Judy Hooper Buonocore

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Judy Hooper Buonocore – Picture Credit, used with permission

I apologize for some of the audio. During our interview, we had internet connections problems. Sometimes she couldn't hear me, and sometimes I couldn't listen to her. I cleaned the audio up as best I could.

Today we're learning some of the techniques of mushroom foraging from seasoned mushroom hunter Judy Bunonocore. She shares with us how she learned about mushroom foraging. She offers suggestions on beginning mushroom foraging, cleaning and storing your precious finds, books, and mushroom societies that teach foraging here in the northeast, and so much more.

Laetiporus sulphureus (aka Chicken of the Woods) Picture Credit Google Images Creative Commons

Grifola frondosa – Hen of the Woods or Maitake – Picture Credit Google Images Creative Commons

Box of Maitake Mushrooms harvested by Judy and her husband Summer 2021 – Picture Credit Brenda J. Sullivan

Meripilus sumstinei – Rooster of the Woods Picture Credit Google Images Creative Commons

Wild Shiitake Mushroom- Japan Picture Credit Google Images Creative Commons

Trametes Versicolor – Turkey Tail (True Turkey Tail
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH
False Turkey Tail – Picture Credit Google Images Creative Commons

Stereum ostrea – False Turkey Tail Picture Credit Google Images Creative Commons

Here is a simple way to distinguish between a “true” Turkey Tail and a False Turkey Tail mushroom. (source)

Look at the underside of the mushroom to see if it is entirely smooth. There are a few studies out there that suggest that Stereum ostrae (False Turkey Tail) may have some antibiotic properties (source). However, more research is needed.

*Cantharellus roseocanus* – Chanterelle Mushroom – Picture Credit Google Images

Judy's Contact Information

Join her Facebook group Learning the Witchy Wilds

Learning the Witchy Wilds Facebook Group

2022 Foraging Schedule For Central Connecticut

Click this link to learn more https://www.facebook.com/groups/743447006277225/events

Other Resources

Learn Your Land – with Adam Haritan
Learn Your Land is a media channel created with the intention to help you develop a connection to nature one species at a time.

Website: https://learnyourland.com/

YouTube Channel

iNaturalist

Website: https://www.inaturalist.org/

Forager Chef
Website: https://foragerchef.com/

Phone Apps

Picture Mushroom – Mushroom ID
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picture-mushroom-mushroom-id/id1474578078

iNaturalist App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inaturalist/id421397028

Mushroom Organizations

Connecticut Valley Mycological Society (CVMS)

Website: http://cvmsfungi.org/

Connecticut-Westchester Mycological Association (COMA)

Make sure you check this link. They have affiliation links to other mushroom organization around the US, Mexico and Canada.

Website: https://www.comafungi.org/

Judy's Book Recommendations

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Mushrooms of Northeastern North America, by Alan Bessette, Arleen Bessette, David W. Fischer
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms, by National Audubon Society
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There are suggestions on themed gardens such as “A Harry Potter Garden”, “A Young Chef's Garden”, or a “Monarch Butterfly Superhero Garden” for budding Naturalists and places to either sketch or photograph your plants to remember their appearance for the next growing season.

You'll be amazed at how much you will learn by journaling about your garden!

Music

A special thank you to Gene Tullio for writing and producing this music. He has given me special permission to use this song for the show.

Gene's music can be downloaded from Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify. For more information please contact him at dreamshipmusic@gmail.com

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