Published May 3, 2020 THIS WEEK ON WHAT’S THE JUICE PODCAST You guys, it’s time for me to fully geek out about one thing I love most in life: HERBS. Episode #14 of What’s The Juice is the first installment of an ongoing series I’m calling “WHO IS *SHE?*” Why? Because plants 100% have personalities, and once you’re familiar with them, you’ll start recognizing how their characteristics align with people. Each of these episodes will give you the juice on a specific herb so you can understand: How the herb got its nameThe unique characteristics of specific herbsThe flavor profiles of different herbsHow an herb affects the body, its affinity, and what it acts on The most exciting part of having this foundational knowledge is that you’ll be able to identify which herbs may be best suited to your body, and maybe even become an herb match-maker for other people in your life! When it comes to herbal remedies, what works for one person won’t necessarily work for someone else. We are ALL different so there’s a never-ending treasure trove of new things to learn about herbs and how to use them! MEET AGRIMONY Oh, hey — It me, Agrimony. I align with this herb SO MUCH so it was an obvious choice for this episode. But before I get into the juiciness of this herb, I have to give a major shout out to my incredible teachers, Claudia Keel and Matthew Wood. I highly recommend clicking on their links in the show notes so you can learn more about them. https://www.organicolivia.com/2018/07/top-4-most-powerful-anti-parasitic-foods/ Okay, so here are some fast facts about agrimony… Agrimony’s general profile: It’s a part of the rose familyIt’s a liver support herb (In fact, its common name is ‘liverwort’. Cute, right?)It’s an astringent, so it’s cooling and dryingIts flavor is bitter, pungent, with a mild sweet and sour Other traditional uses of agrimony in Cherokee, Greek, Chinese, and Ayurvedic medicine: Building up the bloodTreating snake bites and other poisoningsTreating jaundiceTreating goutPreventing/treating parasitesEmotional and physical balancingClearing toxins from the gut and waste from the body Agrimony is for anyone experiencing: Chronic tension or pain (Particularly tension in the kidneys or shoulders and up… i.e. a clenched jaw. Major flashback to our last episode with Dr. Dani. The frequency that the jaw is coming up now is starting to freak. me. out. Okay, universe — I hear you.)Sleeplessness or restlessnessBuried emotional painWeak mucous membranes i.e. leaky gutExcessive internal bleeding or woundsLiver stagnation or dampness in the liver Think you and agrimony might hit it off? If reading that list reminded you of yourself or someone you know, try creating a tincture of agrimony to see if you vibe! I recommend mixing her with a glycerin base… alcohol will probably be too drying. Before you get too amped and over-do it, remember this: Ya girl Agrimony is STRONG so introduce yourself slowly. At the beginning of this episode, I tried a few drops of my tincture and mid-way through recording I was already burping from my liver stagnation releasing! Here’s some of the best ways to use agrimony:(Seriously, tho — just a few drops to start!) Add it to warm waterPut it directly on your tongueMix it with plantain leaf or marshmallow tea for dry people or just before the menstrual cycle.Mix it with moistening adaptogenic herbs like American ginseng for someone older or eleuthero root for a male with low yang energyCombine it with burdock root for liver and lymph support I know this may seem like a lot of info upfront, but we get WAY juicier in the pod. If you want to find out if agrimony is your herbal match, hear about agrimony’s use in witchcraft, and learn some sure-fire signs you need liver support, you’ll def want to tune in. As always, thanks for listening and staying juicy. We’re all just out here tryin’ to spread the herb love and that makes so damn happy! XOXO,Olivia LINKS: Claudia Keel’s Website: http://www.earthflower.org/Matthew Wood’s Website: https://www.matthewwoodherbs.com/Mattwood.html Tags: agrimony, jaw tension, liver health, meet the herb, podcast
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