The WitchyBee Herbalist

In this episode, I talk about bitters: their uses, benefits, history, and I give you some ideas on creating your own.  Podcast tea: Full Moon Tea: Chamomile, rose petals, and hibiscus infused with the magickal energy of the Full Moon. Recipes are on the blog at www.thewitchybeeherbalist.com Credit for recipe www.looseleafsoul.com. Grab your cup of tea and settle in to wander along with me in WitchyBee's World.

Happy New Moon. I use New Moons to set intentions.  In this episode, I am introducing #NewMoonGratitude, where I am sharing simple gratitudes daily. You can hear more about it in the podcast. I hope you will join in! This episode is the second in my short series about Immune Building. I talk about elderberry syrup and why it is so popular AND good for you. You will also hear the story about Fire Cider, lawsuits and trademarks and learn how to make your own. Let's get your medicine cabinet started for this winter. Don't let your immune system get you down. Podcast tea: Equal parts of hibiscus, rosehips, and orange peel with a touch of elderberry-infused honey. Elderberry syrup and Fire Cider recipes are on the blog at www.thewitchybeeherbalist.com Grab your cup of tea and settle in to wander along with me in WitchyBee's World.

The first in a short series preparing your immune system for winter! In today's podcast, I talk about ginger, turmeric, and garlic, and how they can be used daily to get your immune system in tip-top shape. The best way is to EAT your herbs, and I'll share why. I will share recipes and talk about contraindications and why it is important that you share all supplements and herbal preparations with your healthcare providers. Come follow me into Witchybee's World. Today's Tea: Ginger, Turmeric, and Lemon Recipe: Ginger Chamomile Cookies - Gluten Free Head over to my website at www.TheWitchyBeeHerbalist.com to find recipes and more for this episode.  To learn more go follow me at witchybeeherbs on Facebook and Instagram. 

In this episode, I dive into the history of herbalism, from the beginning to the forbidden to the resurgence in the 1970s. The healers of the Villages have mostly been women dating back thousands of years until religion interfered and caused mass hysteria. Women were pushed out of the medical field and their own healthcare needs and only in my lifetime have things begun to be restored. Grab your favorite tea and take a walk with me through Witchybee's world.  Books mentioned: Witches, Midwives & Nurses - A History of Women Healers by Barbara Ehrenreich & Deirdre English (Apologies, I believe I referred to the authors as Ehrenreich & Deirdre and it should be been Ehrenreich & English.) Malleus Maleficarum by Heinrich Kramer Podcast photograph: Verbena hastata (blue vervain) from my urban garden this summer. I love it for its medicinal properties, but also because it looks like witch's hats. Find me on IG and Facebook @Witchybeeherbs and my website is www.WitchyBeeHerbs.com

The very first episode of the Witchbee Herbalist Podcast! I'm so excited to have you here and share my passion for herbalism.  This first episode is a short introduction to me, the podcast, and where else you can find me on the world wide web. Thank you for checking it out and I hope you subscribe so you will know when I publish the next episode. www.witchybeeherbs.com