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🎶 HERBCAST - Season 3 🎶 Adaptogens: The great rejuvenators with David Winston⁠ @dwherbstudies⁠
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In this episode, David provides a detailed explanation of what defines an adaptogen, emphasizing their specific effects on the body’s stress response systems, including the HPA axis and SAS. He shares insights into various adaptogens, such as ginseng, ashwagandha, and schisandra, highlighting their unique properties and suitability for different individuals and health conditions. The conversation also touches on the importance of sustainability, with David stressing the need for responsible cultivation and use of adaptogenic herbs like rhodiola and cordyceps, which face ecological pressures.⁠
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🎶 Listen to & follow Herbcast -> Link in bio⁠
🌿 Equitable farming for medicinal herbs by @Jonas_Brab⁠
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What are the core principles of equitable farming and why do they matter? Jonas Brab explores trade issues in the herbal industry and what Fairtrade and FairWild certifications protect.⁠
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🌿 Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) is traditionally used for conditions affecting the digestive system and liver, as well as for mucosal health and skin. It is also indicated for a number of conditions in the urinary and reproductive systems.⁠
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🔗 Find its monograph on our website.⁠
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#Agrimony #HerbsforDigestion #HerbsforLiver
💜 Poke root is a slow-emetic ,purgative and mild narcotic, traditionally used by herbalists for chronic health conditions. It should only be used under the guidance of a qualified herbalist.⁠
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It enhances lymphatic drainage, supports swollen glands, and provides immuno-stimulant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial effects.⁠
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It is also used for mastitis, upper respiratory inflammation, chronic rheumatism, and skin infections like scabies and acne.⁠
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👉 Find out more - link in bio.⁠
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#HerbalMedicine #LymphaticHealth #DetoxSupport #PokeRoot⁠

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