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.

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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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24 – The Herbalist’s New Year – Preparing for the Spring Equinox

Light and dark stand as equals at the Spring Equinox, reminding us that balance is not about stillness, but about movement—about knowing when to release and when to grow.

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24 – The Herbalist’s New Year – Preparing for the Spring Equinox

Today's episode is really special because we're diving deep into the Spring Equinox – not just as a date on the calendar but as a pivotal moment for our bodies, minds, and spirits.

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22 Aphrodisiacs – Do They Work? A Woman’s Perspective

…society has put unattainable expectations to be all things to their partner…

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Valentine's Day is just a couple of days away, and this show is about the holiday from a woman's perspective, whether you are in a relationship or not. I've been married for almost 30 years, and I want to put the holiday into perspective. My friends and I discuss the unrealistic expectations set by society and the impact they can have on mental health.

The greeting card industry created Valentine's Day as a marketing ploy and its history, including the concept of aphrodisiacs. Brenda's guest mentions that she creates boundaries for herself and celebrates the holiday in a more meaningful and personal way, with her family and in a cozy manner.

The show also gets into the topic of aphrodisiacs and the concept of herbal actions related to aphrodisiacs. I share different cultures, including the Greeks and the Chinese, who have documented their beliefs in aphrodisiacs and the use of herbal remedies.

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Brenda's Love Tea

Herbal Energy Balls

Fire and Ice Massage Oil

Chocolate Dipping Sauce (My Family Recipe)

Reference Links

Taking the Pressure Off Valentine’s Day for Both Couples and Singles – Psychology Today Article

Dealing with Valentine's Day Depression – Anxiety & Depression Association of America article

10 Ways to Enjoy Valentine's Day Solo – Very Well Mind article

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It’s National Weeding Day! Eat Your Weeds Instead! Plus My Favorite Weeding Tools!

It’s National Weed Your Garden Week – But hold on, friends! Don’t toss those weeds on the compost pile just yet! There is a lot of good food in them weeds and it's FREE!

I review 7 weeds with fantastic medicinal and nutritional benefits that you can add to a salad, tea, or infusion. In addition, I’ll mention some of my favorite weeding tools.

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My Garden Journal: A How To Garden Book For Kids|

Gardening is a learned skill – everyone has to start somewhere, and a journal provides the best way to improve your gardening skills to ensure more successes and fewer failures.

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Ocean Healing: How The Ocean Heals The Body 🌊

…for centuries, the ocean was seen as a scary place, complete with sea monsters, and how the thinking changed to be the best healing place for many ailments.

Today we're talking about the healing benefits of the ocean in and around it. How simply breathing sea air is great for the lungs and mental health and the healing benefits of salt water on the body.

I also get into the history of why for centuries the ocean was seen as a scary place, complete with sea monsters, and how the thinking changed to be the best healing place for many ailments.

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Washing The Buddha Celebration – What herbs are used and why is this celebration so special

It's Buddha's Birthday! And to commemorate his birthday, Buddist Temples worldwide mark this day with a ceremony called “The Washing of Buddha.” I doubt there is little coincidence the Monks picked this time by accident over 2,500 years ago. If you are wondering when Christianity was founded, it was approximately 1,971 years ago. Buddism is one of the world's oldest religions, followed by Hinduism, over 4,000 years old.

If you would like to learn more about the Washing of the Buddha Ceremony, here are some links Anne recommends.

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http://tibetanbuddhistencyclopedia.com/en/index.php/Through_the_Bathing_of_Buddha_to_Attain_Purification_of_our_Spirit_–_Tzu_Chi_Northwest_Region_held_Buddha_Bathing_ceremony

Foraging for Mushrooms With Judy

“When in doubt leave out” Judy Hooper Buonocore

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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

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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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Garden Planning 2022 – Gardening For Beginners 👩‍🌾

Today we're talking about garden planning. Gardening for beginners shouldn't be complicated. Every gardener needs a planting plan. I'll talk about how to plan a simple garden layout for herbs and vegetables.

I'll review a simple colonial-type garden and mention some medicinal herbs that are still grown today from that time period. Then ask you to think about what kind of garden you want to create. An herbal tea garden, a vegetable garden, or a little of everything.

Personally, I'm thinking about adding more flowers. Some for dyeing yarns and fabrics and other flowers for making flower essences.

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Preparing For Lent: How to prepare our bodies for Lent using herbs for renewed energy and vitality

How to prepare our bodies for Lent using herbs for renewed energy and vitality.

Join Theresa Velendzas and me today at 10 AM EST as we talk about how herbs have been used historically in the Bible, their spiritual significance, and how all this plays into eating and living a healthier life.

We talk about bitter herbs, meditation, using the time of Lent (Ash Wednesday to Easter) as a time to detox our bodies by eating cleaner. Spring is a time for renewal and re-balancing our life whether it's doing spring cleaning, eating to lose weight by adding bitter herbs for health and wellness.

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Today I'm sharing some simple recipes you can make using aphrodisiacs. There is a lot of history behind the herbal action aphrodisiacs. Some medicinal herbs have multiple herbal actions. Aphrodisiacs can also include herbs as natural antidepressants, increased energy for women and men, better sleep, and yes, improving sex for men with erectile dysfunction and women who have a low sex drive (or just improve your sex in general). We talk about it all!

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