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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August 21, 2022all the spices: allspice, star anise, and spicing up friendships
Issa two spice kinda day!
hi bbs! we're on our best auntie behavior today ;P and we got two spices we want to share with you today: all spice and star anise! These are really important in our cultural cuisines and we want to put y’all on game to things you might not yet know about these spices. We also talk about spicing up your friendships too… awww!
This time, grab your fave fermented bev-erage and sit with us! Enjoy this time with us and get your whole life!
Topics Discussed:
(herbs) comfrey (symphytum officinale) leaf infusion

(food) gelatin

(herb) Mullein (verbascum thapsus)

(herb) allspice (pimenta dioica)

(book) Healing spices: How to use 50 everyday and exotic spices to boost health and beat disease. Aggarwal, Bharat B., and Debora Yost. Sterling Publishing Company, 2011

(constituent) Eugenol

Brandon Ruiz @yucayekefarms

(article) Uses of Allspice in DR & some other latin american countries

(herb) star anise (Illicium verum)

(constituents) Shikimic Acid and Anethole

(article) star anise as a powerful antifungal

(article) contaminated star anise from japan
*** EVENT ALERT***
Community Reading: Caliban and the Witch with Asia Dorsey... more info here!
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41min
August 14, 2022the deep, healing medicine of conflict
Hola hola hola!
Its ya fave aunties here, interrupting the regularly scheduled programming to bring y’all an episode about conflict. Learn about the healing ways we can deepen our relationships through leaning into conflict and the herbal, more than human allies, who can help us.
Grab some chamomile tea and allow the lessons to really set in. Issa good one!
Topics Discussed:
(person) Kamini Desai - Yoga Nidra kaminidesi.com

(book) The Recognition Sutras by Christopher D. Wallis

(herb) Hawthorn (crategus monogyna)

(herb) Motherwort (leonarus cardiaca)

(herb) Mullein (verbascum thapsus)

(herb) Lemon Balm (melissa officinalis)
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27min
July 30, 2022what you know 'bout me: black pepper and pink peppercorns
OH LET’S DO IT!!
Hey Frands! It’s ya aunties here again <3 Showing y’all some love and putting you on to more spices in the spice of life series. This time we’re highlighting Black Pepper and Pink Peppercorns. Black pepper is a common spice on many of our tables/pantries, but this episode will put you on to many things you may not know about the spice. You’ll also learn about how pink peppercorn is a different plant, its’ origins and it's current/traditional uses.
Recipe alert - Strawberry Sweet Tea:
Brew up some yummy black tea, add some frozen strawberries, let sit for a little. To a cup, add 30ml of simple syrup, fill the cup with ice cubes, and pour the strawberry black tea on top. Stir with a spoon, and enjoy! Thank me later!
Topics Discussed:
(person) Kamini Desai - Yoga Nidra

(book) Healing spices: How to use 50 everyday and exotic spices to boost health and beat disease. Aggarwal, Bharat B., and Debora Yost. Sterling Publishing Company, 2011

(org) Satya Yoga Co-op

(brand) Bala Chai

(article) Black Pepper and Tumeric

(article) Olfactory Stimulation

(article) Schinus Molle

(article) Antidepressant qualities of pink peppercorn

(article) Chicha de Molle
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46min
July 24, 2022cardamom got dat yummy for the tummy... & more.
Helloooo bbs!!
WE BACK AT HOME & back to the Spice of Life Series! YASS! We’re discussing one of our faves, Cardamom. You’ll be surprised at how many cultures around the world use cardamom and all of the health benefits that come from this lil seed pod.
Now, I’m here drinking my chai, heavy on Cardamom. What are y’all drinking on today?
Topics Discussed:
(herb) Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)

(herb) cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

(video) Why Cardamom is so expensive

(article) Guatemalan Coffee with Cardamom

(article) All about Cardamom

(article) Cardamom & Ulcers

(article) Cardamom & Blood Clots

(article) Indian use of cardamom against congestion and respiratory complaints
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47min
July 17, 2022at the lagoons with my goons: bacay pt. 2
Que tal, familia?!
Join ya aunties as we reflect on the rest of our BAECATION In Mexico! There were so many lessons and reflections, and we can’t wait to put y’all on!
Make some Chocolate de Agua and clean that house today! This one is gonna bless your spirit!
Topics Discussed:
(herb) Mullein (verbascum thapsus)

(herb) Tila (tilia platyphyllos)

(herb) Moringa oleifera

(podcast) PIC & Dismantaling Patriarchy with Richie Reseda

(link) Amazing Tour to Chacahua Lagoon National Park

(restaurant) La Cocina de Humo
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59min
June 30, 2022BaeCation en Mexico
Hola Amistades!
Ya aunties are OUT HERE in Puerto Escondido, Mexico! We’re here on BAE-CATION and we want to update ya’ll on what’s going on over here!
Grab some Agua de Jamaica and take a walk as you join in on all the things!!
Topics Discussed:
Chepil (Crotalaria longirostrata)

Jamaica/Hibiscus (‎Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
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41min
June 18, 2022keep Clove's name IN your mouth
Top of the day to ya!
Just another fabulous day continuing the spice of life series, this time focusing on CLOVES! Clove loves to be in deep relationship with us and we’re excited for you to learn the ways you can incorporate it into your food and medicine practices.
Since we’re talking cloves, make some hot or even iced masala chai and let’s get deep into this episode!
Topics Discussed:
(herb) Ginko Biloba

(spice) Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

(collection of articles) Clove Oil

(article) Clove in Dentistry

(article) Eugenol and Cavities: Mouse Studies

(article) Eugenol vs benzocaine in Dentistry

(recipe) Guatemalan Pepian

(article) Plantationocene
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37min
June 12, 2022nutmeg is for the streets and the sheets
Hey Y’all Hey!
WE OUT HERE continuing the spice of life series! We have so many cool facts about nutmeg and we’re letting y’all in on some ways we use nutmeg in our food/drink preparation at the house!
Watch my matcha tutorial, make that yummy matcha latte, savor every sip, and let’s get into this episode! Come get your whole life!!
Topics Discussed:
(Grain) Millet

(Grain) Amaranth

(Herbal preparation) Hawthorn Tincture

(Video) Why Nutmeg Should Be In Your Pantry

(Article) Granada produces 20% of the world’s nutmeg

(Article) Animal Study on Nutmeg Antidepressant

(Article) Animal Study on Nutmeg & Libido

(Article) Animal Studies on Nutmeg and Memory
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36min
June 04, 2022the spice of life: but first cinnamon
Hello Friends!
Ya bougie aunties are here with a new series for y’all: the spice of life. We’re getting into how spices are medicinal herbs, how they can help with food digestion, and how they are used in cuisines of our cultures. First up is cinnamon!
Pour up that nettle infusion, get a comfy outfit on, and enjoy the new season! We’re so excited to share all the things with y’all!
Topics Discussed:
(herb) Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)

(herbal preparation) Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Tincture

(Herbal preparation) Linden (Tilia americana) Syrup

(herb) Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

(article) Cinnamon regulates blood sugar

(article) Cinnamon oil as a preservative
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33min
May 28, 2022 bougie aunTEA time: gut health w/ carbz
Hey baes!!
What an amazing episode this was, wrapping up our gut health series on digesting carbohydrate rich foods! Y'all are really getting the tea on what happened behind the scenes of the episodes and some things that went unsaid. This episode is also a little longer because we had some WORDs on our spirit!
Have so much fun listening to this! And feel free to reach out if you have more questions :)
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FAQs about The Petty Herbalist Podcast:

How many episodes does The Petty Herbalist Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 120 episodes available.