The Petty Herbalist Podcast

By Petty Herbalist

Two Black herbalists and Bougie Aunties help you discern the real shit from the bullshit in food and herbs. Come share in the belovedness of Karina DesRoses and Asia Dorsey as they explore food scienc... more

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February 18, 2022 como la flor: tinctures pt. 2
How y’all doing this week?!
Your fave bougie aunties are here continuing the Medicine Making series! This is part two talking about tinctures, and how to make them. This is a great basic how to on how YOU can make a tincture at the house. Grab some hawthorn tincture, your oatstraw infusion, and get cozy! You don't need to take notes for this one. Just listen and get your whole life!
Special shout out to the herb we choose to highlight for the Tincture How-To:
Dandelion (taraxacum officinale)
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34min
February 11, 2022don't do the most: tinctures pt. 1
What up, what up, what UP! It’s ya fave bougie aunties here!
It’s the second episode of the Medicine Making series! We’re discussing the foundations of alcohols and why we use alcohol as a solvent for tincture making. Grab some chamomile tea, a comfy seat, and enjoy!
Sources and Topics Discussed
(herb) Ginko (ginkgo biloba) Tincture

(herb) Yarrow (achillea millefolium) Tincture

(herb) Echinacea (echinacea angustifolia) Tincture

(article) Beer and the Church

(Article) What does “proof” mean for alcohol
Special shoutout to the Maya and other indigenous peoples of the Yucatan for allowing Karina to be here and learn all the things!
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33min
February 05, 2022the holy spirits
Call it a comeback! It’s ya fave bougie aunties here!
Welcome to Season Two of the Petty Herbalist Podcast! Thanks for rocking with us! We are so excited to be back and we have a new series for ya: our Medicine Making series. This first episode is getting into alcohol and our personal relationship with it! It's real cute, so grab your herbal infusion, take a walk, and enjoy!
Topics Discussed
(herb) Ginko (Ginkgo biloba) Tincture

(herb) Hawthorn (Crataegus) Tincture

(herb) Passionflower (‎Passiflora incarnata) Tincture

(herb) Cannabis sativa

(herb) Juniper Berries (Juniperus)
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31min
January 21, 2022 bougie aunTEA time: season one reflections with Dr. Kev
We did it, y'all! Season one in the books! :)
This has been an amazing first season, rocking with you all. This episode was really special, as we spent time reflecting on this season... but in particular, our Meat as Medicine series. We were so honored to be joined by one of our fave baes, Dr. Kevin Johnson (IG:@gardenisoracle)! Grab your tea, and have fun laughing, crying and vibing with us as we celebrate this amazing first season.
We'll see y'all next season! Peace for now!
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57min
January 14, 2022all about that bass
Hi loves! It’s ya fave bougie aunties here! This is the last episode in our Meat as Medicine series. We’re sad, but this episode is really great. Bring your tea, learn about the spiritual, cultural, and nutritional significance of fish and laugh with us. Issa a good one and you know we keep it wavy, baby!
Sources and Topics Discussed
(herb) Elderberry Tincture

(herb) Echinacea Tincture

(book) The Bible - Matthew 15:32-29 : Jesus feeds the people

(show) Street Food Latin America: Suzana Sapucaia/Dona Suzana (Ré Restaurante)

(article) POP - Persistent Organic Pollutants

(article) SMASH (Salmon, Mackerel, Anchovies, Sardines, and Herring)

(book) Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food

(podcast) Ted Radio Hour: Kelp Farming for the Climate

(article) The Many Reasons to Love Oysters
Shoutouts:
-Jasper, Asia’s Dog
-Karina’s Mama, Karla
-Asia's Mama, Clarice
-Jesus Christ
-Yemanja/Mami Wata

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39min
January 09, 2022chicken soup for the soul
Hi bbs! It’s ya fave bougie aunties here, continuing the Meat As Medicine series.
Remember the Chicken Soup for the Soul books? They were a collection of relatable and uplifting stories that help you get through whatever your going through. And well, we’re doing a collection of stories of our experience with the sacred bird, the chicken! Lots of laughs and good stuff here!
Enjoy!
Sources and Topics Discussed
Beef Broth

(herb) Elderberry Tincture

Chicken Broth

Koanga Institute
Shoutouts:
@divinebirthwisdom
@birthworkersofcolor

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39min
January 01, 2022da piggy bank
Happy New Year, Petty Betties!
We’re so happy you’re here with us in 2022! Your fave petty, bougie aunties are back at it with the Meat As Medicine series, and this time we’re talking about pork/pigs! Asia is our resident expert, and she is ready to educate all of us. Stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready… this episode is a good one! Enjoy, bbs!
Sources and Topics Discussed
(herb) Hawthorn (Crataegus) Tincture and just hanging out with the plant :)

(herb) Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) Tincture

Acupuncture (TCM)

Massage

(IG Page) New Years Hoodoo @_jaylouise_

Sharecropping

(book) How to Eat to Live

(reference) Fannie Lou Hamer
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43min
December 24, 2021a petty holiday
Happy Holidays, friends! This is a short and sweet episode, dropping some gems on what's in our Holiday Medicine Bags. We're also gifting y'all with Bougie Auntie word of advice. Rest, grab some tea, and laugh with us! We'll see you again in the New Year!
Found in the episode:
Yellow Dock root (Rumex crispus)

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

Elderberry tincture (Sambucus Nigra)

Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
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19min
December 17, 2021farmer john is my bestie
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food.
Hi Homies! This is our second episode in our Meat as Medicine series. It’s a great conversation about sustainability as it relates to food production, globally and bio-regionally. We really get into our own experiences of how we choose to eat sustainably and how our travels around the world have informed our understanding of the global food economy. Grab some tea and enjoy!
Sources and Topics Discussed
(article) Animal-based agriculture Vs. Plant-based agriculture

(book) The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan

(article) Long-term study shows crop rotation decreases greenhouse gas emissions

(website/reference) Allan Savory Institute in South Africa

(article) Junk food is cheap and healthful food is expensive, but don’t blame the farm bill

(website/reference) California Trade Facts

(website/reference) Neoliberalism

(tv series) Rotten Docu Series on Netflix
Shoutouts:
@soul2soulsisters
@losknows
@mccauleyfamilyfarm
@blackforager
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47min
December 13, 2021what's your beef with beef?
*new series alert*
Hi fam! This is the first of a few episodes where we are focusing on Meat As Medicine. Come thru and engage with us as we talk about how we view animals as meat, a species, and even interrogating the notion of factory-farmed meat as toxic and impure. This is a good one y’all!
Sources and Topics Discussed
(herb) linden flower nourishing herbal infusion

(herb) hawthorn

(book) Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine (book) by Bryant Terry

(song) “Beef” by KRS-One

(article) “Plantationocene” https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10180270

(article) Contaminants in Human Milk: Weighing the Risks against the Benefits of Breastfeeding

(book) Thus Spoke the Plant: A Remarkable Journey of Groundbreaking Scientific Discoveries and Personal Encounters with Plants by Monica Gagliano
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35min

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How many episodes does The Petty Herbalist Podcast have?

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