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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Barred Owl in my neighborhood.

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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.

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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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 success and fewer failures.

The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers.

There are suggestions for 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 learn by journaling about your garden!

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23 Herbs and Planets – Creating Balance through Herbal Wisdom

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Today, I want to talk about how astrology and herbs can help us stay grounded and balanced. Whether you’ve faced personal challenges or you just feel overwhelmed by everyday life, creating intentional routines with herbs and astrology has been a game-changer for me. It’s not about treating a specific ailment—it’s about aligning with natural energies and finding balance in your well-being.

Throughout today’s episode, I’ll walk you through:

  1. The four elements—Fire, Earth, Air, and Water—and their significance in astrology.
  2. How these elements show up in herbs and how you can use them to support emotional and physical well-being.
  3. I’ll also share personal stories from my journey, plus practical tips for starting your own routine.

So, grab a cup of tea, and let’s dive in!

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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 success and fewer failures.
 
The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers.
 
There are suggestions for 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 learn by journaling about your garden!
 
 
 
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A special thank you to Alexander Nakarada for writing and producing this music. I am a Patreon Member and support Alexander creatively.
 
For more information about Alexander check his website https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/
 
Song: Planning – 320bit – September 5, 2021
 

 

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Aphrodisiac Foods: Ancient Herbal Medicine For Health and Wellness

Valentines Day is days away, do you want to make the most out of it? Join Theresa Valendzas as we talk about herbs and foods that have historically been associated with aphrodisiacs. Do they really work? We talk about the types of aphrodisiac foods, how aphrodisiacs relate to herbalism, health, wellness, and how we can use herbs in recipes for improved health.

Join us as we get into it and have a little ancient herbal medicine. This discussion is for both partnered and single people – we have some great ideas for you as well!

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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.

The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers.

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!

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