This week we're focusing in on some of the folktales that made me want to start the show. We'll skip out on the science a bit, so you can think of this one as a spring break of sorts.

If you like fronds, friends, and fiendish foot races, you'll really dig this one.

Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.

*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

Welcome back to another week of peaking behind the curtain and into my brain as I subject you to another internet deep dive! This time we dig into animals that can get their food from the sun- whether it's algae in their guts OR a strongly held belief that quarter pounders don't count as food. If you like cults, cuties, and learning about weird things nature has figured out, you'll have some fun on this one!

Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.

*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week We're digging into another iconic springtime flower- Hyacinth. If you like the episodes heavy on the lore and a little less heavy on the chemistry, this one's for you!

Sources: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth_(mythology)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth#

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/grape-hyacinth-muscari-armeniacum/

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/voodoouniverse/2016/05/herbal-magick-hyacinth/

https://powo.science.kew.org/?name_id=278581

https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/24372-1

https://web.archive.org/web/20130404065021/http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8507.html

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/voodoouniverse/2016/05/herbal-magick-hyacinth/

Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.

*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

Welcome back to another week! This time we're covering a spring favorite you're probably seeing allll over right now- from landscaping to fancy toast, pansy is pretty much the talk of the town this season!

If you like episodes heavy on the lore and floral fun facts, you'll really dig what we've got going on in this one.

Sources:
https://www.uaex.uada.edu/counties/white/news/horticulture/201810_All_About_Pansies.aspx

https://www.barnblooms.com/blog/pansy-flowers#:~:text=Pansies%20have%20a%20long%20history,as%20a%20symbol%20of%20remembrance.

https://www.kew.org/plants/wild-pansy#:~:text=In%20the%20language%20of%20flowers,of%20Eros%2C%20Cupid%20and%20Aphrodite.

https://hive.blog/hive-148441/@yidneth/violas-and-pansies-folklore-mythology-legends-and-properties-of-these-beautiful-flowers

https://salisburygreenhouse.com/pansies-folklore-care/

https://marblecrowblog.com/2020/03/05/heartsease-folklore-and-magical-uses/

https://www.wallflowersandcards.com/post/pansy-tales#:~:text=According%20to%20an%20old%20superstition,miles%20around%20to%20smell%20them.

https://theplantfarm.wordpress.com/2013/08/15/beneath-the-petals-fun-facts-about-pansies-and-violas/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30813781/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10766995_The_cumulation_of_Wild_pansy_Viola_tricolor_L_accessions_the_possibility_of_species_preservation_and_usage_in_medicine

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12738912/

https://www.farmersalmanac.com/pansies

https://www.ericaweiner.com/history-lessons/pansies

https://marblecrowblog.com/2020/03/05/heartsease-folklore-and-magical-uses/

https://www.folger.edu/blogs/shakespeare-and-beyond/love-in-idleness-pansies-midsummer-nights-dream/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4777224/#:~:text=Indeed%2C%20quercetin%20is%20able%20to,hydration%2C%20and%20reducing%20water%20loss.

Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.

*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

If you were to mix the Flying Spaghetti Monster and Edward Cullen, you'd end up with this week's plant. Equal parts fascinating and freaky, this is one you won't want to miss!

Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.

*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we’re digging into cosmetic turned conspirator- Belladonna. If empowered ladies, wacky medical history, ancient makeup, or valkyries are your vibe, you won't want to miss this one.

Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.

*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we're trying something a little less...structured? We're digging in to a fictional plant featured in everything from Silent Hill to the Necronomicon. We thought it would be fun to do this one a little off book, so this week you'll do the research with me. It's a little chattier than normal, but hopefully a good time!

Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.

*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

In this remastered episode we dig into in to Henbane- the plant used for everything from a cure for motion sickness to poisoning your brother. If you've ever been curious about why witches ride on brooms, or what the heck is supposed to be around all those Ancient Grecian's necks, this episode is for you. 

Sources: ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyoscyamus_niger⁠

⁠https://sites.evergreen.edu/plantchemeco/henbane-medicine-andor-magic/⁠

https://erowid.org/chemicals/alcohol/alcohol_brew.shtml

https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/ethnobotany/Mind_and_Spirit/henbane.shtml

⁠https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/482965⁠

⁠https://extension.usu.edu/rangeplants/forbsherbaceous/black-henbane⁠

⁠https://www.nps.gov/articles/black-henbane.htm⁠

⁠https://www.gothichorrorstories.com/witches-garden/witch-garden-feature/witches-garden-plants/henbane/

Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.

*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we’re digging into the bitterly sour contradiction of the citrus world- grapefruit! If you like botanical bafflement, medical mind-benders, and wild victorian displays of wealth, you’ll want to tune in.

Meet Mocktails and Mixtapes

Looking for more Rooted content? Head to our website for transcripts, bonus content, merch, and more!

Sources: 

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/grapefruit-history-and-drug-interactions

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/grapefruit-benefits#:~:text=Grapefruits%2C%20like%20oranges%20and%20other,bacteria%20that%20can%20cause%20disease.

https://www.webmd.com/diet/a-z/grapefruit-diet

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/grapefruit-and-medication-a-cautionary-note#:~:text=It%20doesn%27t%20take%20much,still%20evident%20after%2024%20hours.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapefruit

https://yurekpharmacy.com/grapefruit-forbidden-fruit/#:~:text=It%20was%20first%20described%20in,in%20the%20Garden%20of%20Eden.

https://eatingtools.com/blogs/blog/blog-the-surprising-history-of-spoons-n11

Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.

*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we're digging in to a well known favorite you're likely to stumble upon in cosmetic isles and chilly hikes alike- Witch Hazel.

Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.

*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *