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Episode-1346- Demetria Clark on Herbs for Living and Healing

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Demetria Clark is a North American herbalist specializing in herbals for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, nursing and children. Demetria is a traditional family herbalist, and aromatherapist. She has worked with families for over 20 years as an herbalist, aromatherapist, midwife, doula and traditional medicine maker. She works extensively in the US and Europe, blending the two traditions. Demetria lectures extensively on herbal care for sexuality, pregnancy and woman’s health. Demetria believes in families having options to self empower and have health and wellness options.  In addition, she is the Founder and Director of Heart of Herbs Herbal school. www.heartofherbs.com and the … Continue reading →

Episode-594- Herbal Actions Part 4

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Today we wrap up the four part series on Herbal Actions.   An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body.  Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs. On this episode of The Survival Podcast we will review 10 more of 40 primary herbal actions which will wrap up our 4-part series. Today we cover the following ten herbal actions alterative, anticatarrhal, anti-oxidant, astringent, demulcent, emollient, febrifuge, glactagogue, hypnotic and stomachic. Join Me As We Discuss the Follow Actions and Corresponding Herbs Alterative – Gradually restores health and vitality … Continue reading →

Episode-590- Herbal Actions- Part Three

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Today we will be doing the third of a four part series on “herbal actions”.  An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body.  Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs. On this episode of The Survival Podcast we will review 10 more of 40 primary herbal actions which will take us 75% through the series. Today we cover the following ten herbal actions adaptogen, antacid, anti-microbial, cholagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, lymphatic, rubefacient and styptic. Join in today to learn about these actions and corresponding herbs… Adaptogen – Increase … Continue reading →

Episode-585- Herbal Actions – Part Two

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Today we will be doing the second of a four part series on “herbal actions”.  An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body.  Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs. Today we will review 10 more of 40 primary herbal actions which will take us half way through the series. Today we cover the following ten herbal actions antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, bitter, hypotensive, hepatic, immune stimulant, refrigerant, sedative, stimulant and tonic. Join in today to learn about these actions and corresponding herbs… Antidepressant – Helps relieve or prevent … Continue reading →

Episode-580- Herbal Actions – Part One

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Today we will be doing the first of a four part series on “herbal actions”.  An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body.  Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs. Today we will review 10 of 40 primary herbal actions, the next three shows will be spread out over each week to give you time to absorb and retain the information. Today we cover the first ten herbal actions, analgesic, anti-emetic, aperient, carminative, expectorant, hemostatic, nervine, vasodlitor and vulnerary.  Along with a few common herbs that exhibit … Continue reading →