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 - at neighbor's house. 🦉
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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Song: Planning - 320bit - September 5, 2021
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