Rooted: A Plant Podcast

Rooted: A Plant Podcast

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Rooted: A Plant Podcast episodes

  • Whimpering Werewolves & Deadly Drool- Wolfsbane

    In our final episode of the potion mini-series we dig into a plant with a history almost as mysterious as it's blooms - Wolfsbane. If you need a cure for lycanthropy, or just a little extra intrigue in your garden, this one's got you covered!


    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. *

    8 min
  • Vampiric Vulgarities & Wicked Worms- Garlic

    This week we continue our potion mini-series with everyone's favorite Allium- Garlic! We'll dig in to all of the history you're hoping for and then some...everything from real-life vampires, piggish party crashers, and anti-parasitic palate cleansers. If you like episodes heavy on history AND science, this one is for you!


    Links: 

    Leek Episode

    Snowdrop Episode

    Annihilation Episode

    Frenndiagram 

    Tea Time Oddities 

    Sources: 

    • https://nutritionalgeography.faculty.ucdavis.edu/garlic/#:~:text=the%20construction%20overseers.-,Garlic%20has%20been%20symbolic%20of%20courage%20and%20strength%20since%20remote,in%20order%20to%20feed%20Hecate.

    • GARLIC ESCAPES BLOG-https://garlicescapes.wordpress.com/2013/09/12/a-greek-mythology-lesson/

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moly_(herb)

    • https://carnegiemnh.org/booseum-vampires/#:~:text=Garlic%2C%20specifically%20the%20chemical%20compound,would%20“kill”%20a%20vampire.

    • https://torontogarlicfestival.ca/vampires-hate-garlic/

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ungnyeo

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlic

    • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK24649/

    • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6023319/

    • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4468812/

    • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/porphyria/symptoms-causes/syc-20356066#:~:text=Porphyria%20(por%2DFEAR%2De,the%20body%27s%20organs%20and%20tissues.

    • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/porphyria/symptoms-causes/syc-20356066#:~:text=Porphyria%20(por%2DFEAR%2De,the%20body%27s%20organs%20and%20tissues.

    • https://nyamcenterforhistory.org/2017/05/31/the-history-of-garlic-from-medicine-to-marinara/#:~:text=Since%20we%20now%20know%20bubonic,most%20of%20the%2019th%20century.

    • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3954349/

    • https://www.americastestkitchen.com/cooksillustrated/how_tos/5668-why-acid-turns-garlic-blue#:~:text=Blue%20garlic%20may%20look%20off,are%20responsible%20for%20garlic's%20flavor).

      • 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. *

      23 min
    • Bonus Episode 6: Annihilation Watch Along with Frenndiagram

      they're baaaack! that's right- your favorite film friends and mine- the ladies of Frenndiagram are back with another crossover! This time we're watching Annihilation, and would love it if you watched along with us! Start our commentary, pop on the movie, and get cozy as we dig deep into this 2018 masterpiece! We also cover a shape shifting plant at intermission, so there's still plenty of plant facts mixed in with the movie magic!

      Some notes:

      • If you're watching along with us (which you should if you want this ep to make any sense) you'll want to start the film when we get 4 minutes into the pod!
        • If you need to pause for ads or anything else, just add 4 minutes to the film time to get where you need to be in the podcast audio!
          • Intermission and plant facts happen at 1:10:25 podcast time, and 1:06:25 for the film!


            • When you're ready for part 2, jump on over to their corner of the internet: https://linktr.ee/frenndiagrampodcast and stick around to see more of their spooky season content!


            Thanks for joining us for our movie night and experiment! I'll be back before you know it with some more plant-y potion facts!


            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. *


            1 hr 21 min
          • Pigeon Steeped Potions & Weary Wildflowers- Houndstounge and Trout Lilly

            This week we continue on in our potion mini-series with Tongue of Dog and Adder's Fork- two plant-y potion ingredients you've probably stumbled across without ever even knowing.


            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. *

            8 min
          • Plants of Past & Potions Present

            In this week's episode we are covering the plant's in Macbeth's potion that we have actually already dug into on the show! We'll cover the basics of the plant, and how they fit into the potion, but I'll leave the rest up to you! In case you want to dig a little deeper, the plants we have covered are:


            Poppy

            Wormwood

            Henbane

            and Foxglove


            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. *

            8 min
          • Cauldron Conundrums: Toe of Frog & Wool of Bat- Bulbous Buttercup & Ordinary Moss

            This week we are taking a closer look at not just one, but TWO potion ingredients in the Macbeth witches’ infamous potion- Toe of Frog and wool of bat! If you like botanical conundrums, fanciful fun facts, or old time-y medicine, this one’s for you!



            Sources:

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

            https://medicinalherbinfo.org/000Herbs2016/1herbs/buttercup/

            https://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/b/butcup97.html

            https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/may/14/secrets-shiny-yellow-buttercup-plantwatch

            https://ballyyahoo.com/wild-flowers-of-ballyyahoo/buttercups/

            https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/gout

            https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gout/symptoms-causes/syc-20372897#:~:text=Gout%20occurs%20when%20urate%20crystals,found%20naturally%20in%20your%20body.

            https://www.nhbs.com/blog/the-nhbs-guide-to-uk-mosses#:~:text=Rough%2Dstalked%20feather%20moss%20(Brachythecium%20rutabulum)&text=Also%20known%20as%20%27ordinary%20moss,stems%20with%20pointed%20oval%20leaves.

            https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/mosses-and-liverworts/sphagnum-moss

            https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/news-events/the-buzz/what-the-difference-lichens-vs-mosses/

            https://www.kew.org/read-and-watch/moss#:~:text=Unlike%20most%20other%20plants%2C%20mosses,to%20rock%2C%20bark%20or%20soil.

            https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5849649/


            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. *

            21 min
          • Popped Collars & Fillet of Fenny Snake- Jack-in-the-Pulpit


            This week we are digging into yet another plant-y potion ingredient- Jack-In-The-Pulpit- a North American wildflower sure to bring out your inner Goth.


            Source: 

            • https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/arisaema_triphyllum.shtml

            • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arisaema_triphyllum

            • https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/jack-in-the-pulpit

            • https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=artr

            • https://www.dictionary.com/e/witch-ingredients/

            • https://www.alchemy-works.com/info_jack_in_pulpit.html

            • https://altnature.com/gallery/jackinpulpit.htm

            • https://foliagefriend.com/jack-in-the-pulpit-flower-meaning/

            • https://blog.gardeningknowhow.com/tbt/indian-turnip-history/#:~:text=Oddly%2C%20ceremonial%20consumption%20of%20raw,pulpit%20earned%20the%20moniker%20starchwort.

            • https://www.fllt.org/jack-in-the-pulpit/

            • https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=276310

            • https://magick-mushroom.livejournal.com/8474.html

            • https://www.gothichorrorstories.com/witches-garden/witch-garden-feature/the-witchs-garden-spring-2021-on-light-structure-what-survived-the-winter-and-the-witchs-gardeners-best-friend/

              • https://www.eattheweeds.com/arisaema-triphyllum-jack-and-jill-and-no-hill-2/

              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. *

              10 min
            • Macbeth's Medley & Eye of Newt- Mustard

              In the first episode of our plant-y potion mini series, we are digging in to a culinary classic with a bit of a kick- Mustard. If you like niche botanical drama or wild historical fun facts, you'll love this one! Pop the cauldron on and get cozy, because we've got a lot of ground to cover! (pun very much intended..mustard is also called "green mulch")


              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. *

              15 min
            • Poor Man's Pepper & The Devil's Plaything- Yarrow

              This week we’re digging into a plant with as many uses as it has leaves- Yarrow! If you like old time-y beverage facts and medicines, or hearing about how hellraisers throughout history used plants to have a little fun, this one’s for you!


              Sources: 

              • https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=acmi2

              • https://www.rowanandsage.com/blog/2019/12/6/plant-profile-yarrow

              • https://clinicalherbalism.com/yarrow-throughout-history/

              • https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/yarrow

              • https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/achillea-millefolium

              • https://wiccanwitchcraftblog.com/magical-plants/yarrow-flowers/

              • https://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/crown-chakra-divine-energy-of-sahasrara-chakra/

              • https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiM64yz356BAxXJFjQIHYYjA1cQFnoECBUQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitburger.com%2Ftaste%2Fthe-bitburger-brewing-process%2Fgerman-beer-purity-law%2F%23%3A~%3Atext%3DIn%2520April%25201516%252C%2520the%2520Bavarian%2Ckey%2520ingredients%2520for%2520beer%2520production.&usg=AOvVaw0BN9_1G7AYzYj0BIhhyAjT&opi=89978449

              • https://brownbearherbs.com/blogs/videos-and-blogs/the-magic-and-mystery-of-yarrow#:~:text=Yarrow%27s%20effects%20can%20vary%20from,standing%20reputation%20for%20aiding%20divination.

              • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thujone

              • https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Yarrow_10398.php#:~:text=Yarrow%20can%20also%20be%20used,substitute%20for%20hops%20and%20barley.

              • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232110/


                • 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. *

                14 min
              • Certified Plant Nerd & Other Happenings- UPDATE

                Classes and Content and and Merch?! oh my! Things have been wildly busy (but delightful) in my corner of the internet, and I am so stoked to finally be sharing some exciting news with all of you!


                First things first- I'm a CERTIFIED plant nerd now through CORNELL- truly the closest I'll probably ever get to taking potions at Hogwarts and I loved every second of it.


                Second things second- We have merch! It's basic for now, but I plan to expand the selection and such as time allows and the show grows


                Last things last- you can buy me a coffee if you dig what we're doing and would like to support the next round of content! We have a lot in store now that the studio is almost finished, and I can't wait to bring you new and exciting stuff.


                As always- thanks for being here! You guys are the bees knees.


                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. *

                5 min

              About Rooted: A Plant Podcast

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              Rooted is a weekly podcast diving into the tall tales & true stories of plants. If you like folklore, history, plant facts, and terrible puns, you're going to dig this show.