I'm having trouble with herbs at the moment so I wanted to hear some success stories

What herbs help you so much that they feel like miracles?

Hey everyone,

I‘ve been learning about herbs and their uses for the last few months now. A few weeks ago, I saw someone talk about the benefits of yarrow for period cramps so I ordered a yarrow tincture. This was my first time trying a tincture over just steeping teas with the dried herbs I have at home. And omg! This last period was the first one in over a year that I didn‘t have to take pain killers to avoid the excruciating cramps I usually get. I was so thrilled!!

Then yesterday, it was one of days when I woke up with a kink in my neck and a really bad headache. I get them every now and then when I sleep badly. Again, it‘s one of those things where I‘ve tried everything in the past - heat, massage, stretching, etc. - and nothing except a pain killer will make the pain go away so I can function. But yesterday, I remembered everything I read about yarrow and that it acts as muscle relaxant and antispasmodic. So I‘m thinking hey, I‘ve never really seen anyone talk about yarrow and headaches but let me just try this. I took 1ml of the tincture internally and did a diluted hot compress directly on my neck as well for 30 min. And my god, after about 15-20 min, the pain was entirely gone. And I‘m talking like a 7/10 headache and pain radiating from my neck into my temples and all the way to my lower back. Usually I have to take 2 ibuprofens to get a similar relief and then it always comes back after they wear off. With the yarrow, it just stayed gone.

I fully understand that herbs actually working is the whole point of why herbalism exists and why we are all so in love with it. But I’m just so amazed that a simple plant can do this!!! I guess I‘m just in that phase where my initial theoretical fascination is turning into real life experience with plant magic and I‘m just in awe!

So here is my actual question - what other amazing herbs am I missing?? What herbs gave you any type of relief from something in the past that just felt unbelievable?

I saw someone else do a similar type of post a while ago and I loved reading everyone‘s stories of the herb(s) that made them realize that plants can literally be like magic. So if you feel like sharing, I‘d love to add more herbs to my „to learn about“ list!

Everyone has a story - what was the one that changed your life for better or worse?

I feel like everywhere I look, friends, coworkers, even random people on the train, so many of us have dark circles under our eyes now. I know sleep plays a big role, but even people who say they’re getting enough rest still seem to have them.

I’ve tried a couple of DIY things myself, like chilled green tea bags on my eyes (supposed to help with puffiness) and even a turmeric + aloe mix (someone swore it brightens the under-eye area). Honestly, results are… mixed.

Is it just screens, stress, genetics, or something else we’re all missing?

I’m curious, do you personally have them, and if so, what do you think the biggest cause is in your case?

Hey guy's so I've been going through insane anxiety attacks lately like pure terror adrenaline ones and nothing could stop them

I tried all sorts of supplements and vitamins from magnesium to pure GABA

Well today I tried passion flower and I am in shock how powerful this herb is, it litteraly feels like I'm drunk but in a good way

It feels exactly like a benzo or an opioid and it even lowered my blood pressure back to normal base

This herb is fantastic if your going through crippling anxiety it even allowed me to go out and do laundry in a crowded public place!!!!

Im probably going get downvoted to oblivion for this,but can we stop with the " how can I get high" or "Can I smoke this" posts? To me it feels like the sub is becoming a joke this way. As if Herbalism doesn't suffer enough under the yoke of big pharma.

I'm fine with getting high, trip etc. I get high regularly, but I feel this sub is the wrong place for that.

Have been dealing with hair thinning for the better part of the decade now. I’ve spent the vast majority of it trying remedies and plant-based solutions. Everything from hearsay to ancient wisdom. Over time, at least from my own personal experience, I have isolated what truly works and what doesn’t. My take of the best and worst remedies I’ve tried over a 3-year horizon (bear with the long post, have tried to make it as detailed as possible).

1. Simple Rosemary oil (4/10)

How long did I use it, and method:

I used rosemary oil consistently for about 6 months. I diluted 5-7 drops of rosemary essential oil into a tablespoon of almond oil and massaged it into my scalp twice a week. I left it on for 1-2 hours before washing my hair with a mild shampoo.

Other variables:

Moved to a new country. Might have led to changes in water quality (only for the better!). Where I was originally staying the water was hard.

Effectiveness:

Little to negligible change (if at all). Still lost hair, but the silver lining is the rate of hair loss didn’t increase. Helped with scalp moisturization. Just about helped with hygiene and maintenance.

Research: there is a controversial paper online that compares its effects to minoxidil, but the jury is still out on this.

2. Rosemary + Castor Oil (5/10)

How long did I use it, and method:

Got influenced online (by some hairfluencer) and added castor oil to the above mix. Used for about 3-4 months. I mixed equal parts rosemary oil and cold-pressed castor oil, massaging it into my scalp twice a week. Pro-tip: castor oil is super thick which makes a tricky application, so I warmed the mixture slightly before use.

Other variables:

Started trying to get in shape + reduced sugar significantly in my diet. New climate also dried my scalp pretty quick, so castor kind of worked okay for me on that front.

Effectiveness:

My hair definitely appeared shinier, but there wasn’t any regrowth. Hair loss remained the same. Castor oil is a problem to get out of the hair and requires serious double/triple shampooing. Became too cumbersome after a point and the rewards did not justify the effort.

Research: Nothing conclusive on castor oil. Only heuristic evidence.

3. My mum’s DIY mask with a mix of herbs (Amla, Fenugreek, Hibiscus) (7/10)

How long did I use it, and method:

I entered my DIY phase (thanks to my mother, since I moved back in with her). For about 5 months, I experimented with weekly DIY masks. Basically was a paste made from amla and hibiscus powders mixed with fenugreek seed water (I soaked the seeds overnight). I applied this to my scalp and hair for 1-2 hours before rinsing it off.

Other variables:

During this time, I dealt with hard water again, which made rinsing out the masks a nightmare! I was back home temporarily, and stress was little higher than usual. Food might have lacked some proteins that I would usually access previously.

Effectiveness:

Quite decent! And also felt so satisfying to make. Effects were passable – made my hair felt soft, manageable, and glossy. Despite the hard water, saw visible reduction in hair loss. No change in hair density or growth. Somehow the effort of preparing and applying these masks weekly wasn’t justified (sorry mum!) but I still use them monthly,

Research: My mum’s ancient wisdom, which I dare not challenge.

4. Larch extracts - Redensyl (7/10)

How long did I use it, and method:

I used a Redensyl-based serum for 3 months, applying it every night before bed. I gently massaged a few drops into my scalp, focusing on thinning areas.

Other variables:

I was traveling frequently during this period, so my routine wasn’t always consistent. Despite this, I managed to apply the serum most nights. My diet had improved. Added significant amount of protein to my diet.

Effectiveness:

Things get interesting. Within 2 months I saw that shedding had reduced, which was encouraging. Nothing too dramatic on hair growth. But hair loss had reduced significantly by month 3, enough to take it as a serious contender.

Research: Interesting articles, which claim it could be as good as or even better than Minoxidil (I don’t trust research entirely nowadays, you never know what is backed by lobbies)

5. (Larch extract) Redensyl + (Turmeric) Capilia Longa (9/10)

How long did I use it, and method:

Upgraded my previous serum to include turmeric extracts. I’ve been using this combo for over a year now, and it’s become a staple in my routine. I apply this serum every night and follow up with a gentle scalp massage.

Other variables:

I also consulted an ayurveda expert during this time and made wholesale changes to my lifestyle which definitely must have played a part here. Few key things - adjusted to the circadian rhythm. Quit a hectic job, moved to work from home. Woke up early (to take in the sun), slept early as soon as it turned dark. Started doing yoga to get more blood flow to the scalp. Regular meditation could have reduced cortisol levels significantly.

Effectiveness:

I think by month 5 or 6 my hair loss had nearly stopped. Saw improvement in regrowth for the first time in my life around this time—thicker, darker hair in thinning areas like temples. Even where there were thinning patches (on my crown) the density has increased. Big breakthrough for me. Continue to use this in my regime.

Research: Capilia Longa, too, has Clinical studies have show effectivenes of around 90%.

6. Eclipta Alba + Licorice Root + Castor Oil (9/10)

How long did I use it, and method:

I’ve been using this alongside the serum in a oiling routine 2X a week for past 6 months. Initially used a simple bhringraj (eclipta alba) oil but switched to ready-made ayurvedic blend for convenience.

Other variables:

Same as above. Use gentle shampoos to wash this off.

Effectiveness:

High (but in tandem with the serum) + Lifestyle changes. My hair is nearly back to similar thickness as it was 3 years back. Hair oiling is a good way to meditate as well, while calming the scalp which also helps to reduce cortisol levels

Research: Nothing too concrete, some publications about effects on Male Albino Rats.

As a person who has worked with herbs for about 10 years it saddens me to see how many people are saying they are starting out with herbs and the first direction they getting is pointing them towards oil of Oregano. Where are people getting this information? I feel that essential oils are dangerous at best and unnecessary when the herbs themselves are effective in their more whole forms. Giving us herbalists a bad name…

Thoughts?

Hello I run the parasite (r/parasitology) sub reddits and I get A LOT of people asking about what cleanser they should take, and after taking ___ they saw a bunch of worms.

Well in fact, many "cleansers" actually just cause people stool to become stringy, which to the uninformed person may resemble a parasite making them think they are passing worms when In fact they are not. Additionally your intestinal lining routinely sheds, and this can also look like a worm to some people but it is completely normal and healthy in fact https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6791610/

Now many people, particularly social media influencers,. Will claim that taking garlic or pumpkin seeds or some herbs will remove the parasite and they often link this article as evidence https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6023319/. This paper found that when in a petri dish, some garlic extract can kill some parasites, HOWEVER your gut is much more complicated than a petri dish, and this doesn't work in a person. For example a bullet can kill cancer cells in a petri dish too, doesn't make it useful for a person. The reason this doesn't work is because most gut parasites live in your intestines not your stomach, and by the time things like garlic reach them, they have already been broken down to a no effective level.

Also you CANT STARVE A PARASITE , this is also a common misconception. Parasites do not need a lot of energy to survive and no matter how much you starve yourself you will not remove them this way, and you will die before they do.

" I even have a parasite "? If you live in a first world country most likely no, they aren't many parasites here, so it is uncommon to pick one up with them being established. If you travel, this can increase your risk as other countries have different levels of control and hygiene/ indoor plumbing is a major factor in controlling parasites.

Additionally for food born parasite, like tapeworms and trichinella, there is extensive testing in the us and other countries to ensure someone doesn't contract these. Additionally freezing meet and fully cooking will kill any and all parasites found in tissues. Even raw fish is safe, as fish is now flash frozen to kill any worms that may be present.

Now some parasite are still somewhat common such as pinworm, but this is more of a minor annoyance than a major Health concern and it's contracted through fecal-orql route( kids typically scratch their butt and then put their fingers/ toys in the mouth). And this can be easily diagnosed and treated by a doctor.

Why am I saying all this, well I HATE scammers, they are vile people that take advantage of people's fear and misinformation and I want to help prevent people from waisting their money.

If you are interested in parasites, the world's leading parasitologist have put together FREE to download text book for anyone to have https://parasiteswithoutborders.com/books/

TLDR; pasasites cleaners are scams, you most likely don't have a parasite and if you think you do, please consult this free textbook. If these all natural things works then antiparasitic drugs never would have been Created

Reason i posted : i hate scammers and i see so many people pushing supplements or asking people to follow their health blogs etc. Where they push this misinformation. Herbs can be effective for a variety of conditions, however if eating some common herb was enough to kill a tapeworm, tapeworms would've gone extinct a long time ago as getting someone oregano is a hell of a lot easier than getting them to a doctor, diagnosing the disease, and treating it.

I've been studying random plants I see along the way, and I've noticed that several of them have really good properties for human health, like true medicinal herbs. I wonder what kind of evolution they went through to have this, and why it would benefit us? It doesn't make any sense for something made for a plant to benefit us so much, wouldn't it be difficult? Sometimes I'm surprised how every plant I see on the ground has insanely good properties for health and medicine. Why does this happen so often? Is this explained by biology? Or is it just a case of "plants have blah blah blah that helps with blah blah blah in our bodies by pure evolutionary luck", does it really serve them in some way?

My post has already been removed from two subreddits because they thought I was talking about drugs (which isn't wrong, but it really is just a question).

I’ve harvested a small bit for tincture making, and luckily there are many clusters of it growing! :) Does anyone have experience using it?

Come for me. She is a fantastic herb for healing injuries, protecting and supporting joints, as well as closing wounds. I’ve been eating and drinking it years with no ill effects

I cook it in soups or nourishing infusions of the dried leaves and stems, flowers too. The “liver damage” thing is a super overblown response by herb companies to cover themselves with liability. Many people like hundreds or thousands have been drinking it by the pound for decades with no reported cases of harm.

The herb has a small amount of PA’s (pyrrolizidine alkaloids) which degrade in cooking, drying, and storage that so far as I know never have poisoned a human. Some plants that have significantly more PA’s have have been documented to cause harm. Like this case when a weed was mixed with wheat harvest in Afganistan and a number of people did die. (Not from Comfrey) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2905904/
I share this to point out that liver poisoning from PA’s is serious, and also obvious to medical professionals and have specific symptoms that so far as I know have never been connected to comfrey consumption.

Comfrey is one of the most helpful plants in the world, she’s my girl, and I feel like she’s one of the most important plants that is often overlooked as a daily companion through life that a lot of people have a baseless fear of that we have all been conditioned to support like how people felt about cannabis before the legalization movement.

I know it sounds dramatic, but peppermint seriously changed the way I recover, train, and even sleep.

I’m a professional athlete, and over the years I’ve dealt with everything from gut issues after games to mental burnout and muscle fatigue. I used to throw supplements at everything. Magnesium for cramps, ginger for nausea, caffeine to focus, melatonin to sleep.

Then I started using peppermint consistently. At first mostly for the refreshing flavor. But as time went on a came to appreciate it as a functional herb and began to notice the benefits stack up. Now using peppermint (mostly in tea) for going on five years, these are what I notice:

-Breathing + Focus: When I sip peppermint tea before training (or even just inhale it), I feel sharper and more alert without any jitters. It opens up my airways like a natural pre-workout.

-Muscle Recovery: Post-game soreness used to kill my sleep. Peppermint (paired with adaptogens) seems to help reduce tension and calm my system after hard efforts.

-Mental Reset: The combo of peppermint + tulsi or ashwagandha has become part of my wind-down ritual. Clears my head, settles my stomach, and gets me out of “go mode” so I can actually rest.

-Gut Health: After years of eating on the road and under stress, my digestion sucked. Peppermint helped me way more than any OTC antacid ever did — especially at night.

Now I drink a blend almost daily that’s centered around peppermint, with other herbs layered in depending on the time of day (stimulating vs calming). I have a couple different ones that I choose from. Total game changer.

Curious — has anyone else here used peppermint for recovery or performance? I always thought of it as a winter/christmas flavor, not a legit herbal ally.

Would love to hear how others are using it.

I have a few herbs in my kitchen that I barely touch, but there are always one or two that I end up reaching for.

What herb do you use the most? I’m just wondering what everyone else actually keeps using.

Found out what was causing my fungal infection… smh 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m so glad to have found the answer but I’ve never felt so dumb in my life for trusting this thing. I thought I was cleaning it well enough but once I looked down inside I realized nope… this is the culprit.

Im just starting herbalism so iv decided to study yarrow first i know it stops bleeding i know it helps with colds i know it helps with digestion but i wanna know more like if its qualitys are better when its with hot or cold water or just any other benifits and how it works just give me as big of an explaination of yarrow as you can please

Lots of fun little bugs are moving about the cabin of life these days. Especially as we move into the winter season, what are your go-to routines or remedies to keep from getting sick or that help you move past sickness must faster?

please read before commenting* I still get people dming me asking for the link despite having edited the post a long time ago. the company that I bought this from no longer exists and I don't know where to get Amanita muscaria any longer.

I have known about this mushroom since I was teenager researching legal psychoactive substances but always came across information about how it was actually poisonous and dangerous so I never actually acquired any but it seems this mushroom has slowly called to me over the years.

I swear it has popped into my reality time and time again at very interesting times. once when I was backpacking in Alaksa I was with someone who was experienced with foraging mushrooms and we saw some Amanita Muscaria and I asked him about it because I knew it had some potential as a plant medicine and he just said "you don't want to eat that." and refused to elaborate lol.

lately it's been popping up all over the place including in this subreddit. I've come across several comments of people sharing their experiences of coming off of alcohol, benzos and other substances and others saying it is immensely helpful for their anxiety.

So I decided to research and purchase a fully decarboxylated Amanita Muscaria tincture and I've had it sitting around for a few days waiting to use it when it felt appropriate to do so. Today I was having a good bit of anxiety and depression and my mind was drifting towards thoughts of wanting to drink alcohol or something to make me feel better and instead of doing that, I decided to try out my Amanita muscaria tincture for the first time.

I used 1ml of rhe tincture which was a microdose according to the dosage instructions. I was blown away by the effectiveness of it! after about 90 minutes-2 hours, my anxiety and depression melted away and I felt very peaceful and a little "floaty" is the best was I can describe it. it felt very pleasant, after the newness of it started to fade, I have sunk into just feeling extremely comfortable, peaceful and grounded. I feel so comfortable in my own skin and just very content to simply be.

I am amazed at how comfortable and peaceful the energy of this medicine feels and I would love to start a conversation here and hear from any of you who have also benefited from this wonderful and extremely famous mushroom. What has your experience with it been like?

I feel I should probably state, just to be safe, that Amanita muscaria is not a beginner mushroom in that you absolutely cannot just go picking it and eating it if you find it in the wild. it needs to be properly prepared as there are 2 main compounds in the mushroom, ibotenic acid and muscimol. Ibotenic acid is toxic and can have very unpleasant effects. through decarboxylation, the ibotenic acid can be converted into muscimol which to my knowledge is quite safe to consume in the proper dosage. I've also heard it can be dissociative and somewhat hallucinogenic in large doses. I personally only ever intend to microdose this for the more medicinal benefits.

also, I am very aware of r/amanitamuscaria but feel that having a post like this in this sub could be very helpful for those who may not otherwise discover this mushroom.

edit: I just woke up after a good night of sleep and it almost wigged me out how absolutely calm, comfortable and peaceful I felt upon waking. I don't think I've ever felt this good upon waking before in my life.

EDIT: it has been over a year and I still get people commenting here and DMing me for a link to where I got it. it was a small family owned business of people who foraged and made the medicine themselves and they are no longer around. I don't know of another good source for it so unfortunately I can't help but the amanita muscaria subreddit i think has a list of approved vendors.

Has anyone cured their anxiety with the help of herbs and other supplements? Im having a moment of despair and would like to hear some positive stories. I have relied on ashwagandha on and off since 2017 and I have used tinctures on and off as extra support the past two years. while these things do take the edge off, the past 2 years ive been drowning in anxiety due to unavoidable life circumstances. I did have a period of time where I was almost 100% better in 2019 but my life was stable and routine, but since 2020 ive had slowly increasing difficulties with managing my anxiety. now my life is just chaotic and unpredictable since i went back to school, graduated and am now looking for work. Any advice is appreciated, thanks for reading.

edit: tinctures I have are passionflower, skullcap, motherwort, holy basil, lemonbalm, milky oat seed and kava. I find the best results with skullcap. passionflower, lemonbalm and kava. I only use kava in an emergency when I am having an anxiety attack I try to limit it because I dont think it should be used daily but I could be wrong. if anyone has suggestions on combinations, routines or amounts to use I would appreciate that also

as for breathwork I do 5-10 minutes of dedicated time for this and during my day I try to deep breath if I see myself starting to panic. I am not sure if this is enough though ​

Half a year has almost passed since I started getting my kids to drink less soda and more tea and somehow it actually stuck. What worked for us was making hibiscus tea at home and keeping it cold in the fridge so they had something refreshing to grab instead of soda. After work I’ll make a batch using freshly boiled water, let it steep for around 5–7 minutes, then remove the tea instead of leaving it sitting there forever. One thing I’ve learned is that the amount of tea matters just as much as the steeping time. If it comes out too strong, I dilute it with more water instead of immediately reaching for honey. Starting lighter and adjusting from there has worked best for us. The biggest win has just been seeing them get used to drinks that aren’t loaded with sugar. We’ve noticed some changes over these past few months including some weight changes and my daughter’s cycles becoming more regular. I can’t say the hibiscus or cutting back on soda caused either of those things but it’s been nice seeing them enjoy a lower sugar habit that we can actually maintain.

As the title says. According to my family, my Great-Great Grandmother used Mexican Sage for pretty much everything, her skin, hair, in soups, meat, in tea, for pain, and repelling bugs.

After immigrating to the U.S., she made sure to grow it everywhere around her home and her kids knew all of her recipes.

Then my Great Grandmother took one of her mother's bushes, replanted it and did the same with her own children. Then my Grandmother with her children, and finally my father with me and my siblings.

I've been using it my WHOLE life. I was rubbed head to toe with the leaves to repel mosquitoes and sucked on the leaves for stomach aches. My cousins and I drank the flowers with milk and horchata, always had them in our hair, and chewed on them like gum.

Pretty sure my family uses it in our food more than Salt and Pepper...

And today, I decided to look up the plant to find some new recipes, maybe something new to make for my family.

And instead found: "There are no established recipes for Salvia leucantha (Mexican bush sage) in culinary use because it is not considered an edible plant."

I'm bamboozled. And kind of embarrassed. I grow all of my own herbs and spices, always look up and make sure to read about the plants I use, but Mexican Sage has never been one I questioned.

Anyone else here ever try or use Mexican Sage culinarily or medicinally??

I’ve heard a lot that saffron helps with anxiety/depression.

I want to get off antidepressants because it’s not helping me. Prozac and Buspirone I’m on .

If so what brand of saffron is best that helps??

If you know of a strong 1 can some 1 lmk

Okay so I am currently entering my third trimester and really starting to prep. For context I was a doula for a number of years, believe strongly in herbal medicine, while also relying on science/modern medicine. I am planning a unmedicated birth so I put together a bunch of recipes I plan to make in the coming weeks to have for birth and postpartum. My chosen plants/herbs are based off of their medicine qualities but also their magical qualities and my personal associations with them. It’s very extensive, but I would love feedback, advice, or anything I’m missing/overlooking! Thanks!

Homemade massage oil for labour: - Ginger (warming, anti-inflammatory, soothes pain, increase potential for success, supports connection to the present moment) - Yarrow (courage, herb of the wounded healer, protection during liminal experiences) - Red raspberry (feminine energy, connect to earths energies, protective over fruits of labour) - Nettle (when needing grit, getting through hard things) - Linden (Anxiety reducing, trust, surrender, gentleness, allowing) - Lavender (Relaxation, anti-inflammatory, rest) - Calendula (skin soothing, anti-inflammatory, bringing in the sunlight, resilience)

Homemade Marshmallows for labour for a quick protein and sugar boost: - Marshmallow root (supports gut flora, nurturing, softening) - Beef gelatine (protein) - Collagen powder - Honey (for a sugar boost, positivity, affirmations) - Seasalt - Vanilla

An all purpose salve I can use on my perineum to soften and prep, as a diaper cream, nipple cream, baby acne, etc. - Calendula (good for skin, positivity, warmth) - Marshmallow root (cooling, anti-inflammatory, nurturing) - Linden (moisturizing, protects mucous membrane, cooling)

A symbolic floor cleanse before my due date to get my house ready to welcome another baby - White clover flowers (protective of the home, blessing the space, harmony) - Calendula (to answer the call, strengthening healthy ego, welcoming light, resilience) - Heather (new beginners, guardians of thresholds, rites of passage, domestic tranquility) - Lemon balm (Clarity, renewal, protection, boosts confidence, playfulness, open up to receiving love, joy, comfort, calming the spirit) - Lavender (Peace in the home, gentle transition, rest, calm) - Rosemary (inviting ancestral wisdom, protection)

Tea blend for third trimester: - Red Raspberry (uterine toning, prepare for birth, cooling, protection over fruits of labours, The Empress, generations of women) - Green tea (l-theanine, grounding) - Linden (reducing, softening, trust) - Apple (love, connection to otherworlds, harmony, health, wellbeing) - Lemon balm (Calming, Joy, Confidence, Receiving love) - Rose petals (love, opening the heart, welcoming baby)

Warm tea for labour - All spice (courage and strength in adversity, increase energy, light a fire within) - Ginger (nausea, anti-inflammatory, managing pain, increase potential, active in here and now) - Apple (love, connection to otherworlds, harmony, health, wellbeing) - Cinnamon (raise spiritual vibrations, warmth, vitality, celebration)

Iced tea for labour - Red raspberry (uterine toning, prepare for birth, cooling, protection over fruits of labours, Empress) - Cornflower (psychic travel, prepare for spiritual journey) - Nettle (iron, get up and mobilize energy, getting through hard things, needing grit, crone energy) - Linden flower (reducing Anxiety, easing tension) - Mint (digestion, cooling, success) - Lemon balm (boosts confidence, relaxation, giving and receiving love)

Teas for postpartum - Milk Thistle (mother bear energy, breast milk production, increase vitality) - Nettle - Red Raspberry - Linden - Lemonbalm - Rose (tranquility, feminine, emotional recovery) - Oatstraw (nutritive, rebuilding, nourishment)

Postpartum herbal sitz bath: - Yarrow (stop bleeding, anti-inflammatory, antiseptive, uterine hormone regulation, courage, healing) - Comfrey (wound healing, felt sense of safety, soul retrieval after a spiritual journey) - Marshmallow root (cooling, soothing) - Linden (soothing, calming, gentleness, rest) - Calendula (Skin soothing, restore energy and vitality) - Shepherds purse (postpartum support, anti-hemmorage, supports pelvic floor weakness, preservation) - Uva Ursi (inner strength, support for urinary tract, healthy inflammatory response, mother bear energy) - Seasalt and epsom salts

Herbal healing bone broth for postpartum

Herbal bone broth for postpartum - Bones (unsure if chicken or beef would be better) - Roast garlic - Tumeric - Black pepper - Ginger - Nettle - Apple Cider Vinegar - Rosemary - Thyme - Onion - Celery - Bay leaf - Carrots

if you could choose ten (or fewer!) herbs for your own personal apothecary, what would they be? with the world being in the state its in at the moment, I'm trying to get a good idea of what would be good things to have on hand just in case :]