Summary: Tweet When I mentioned this show in passing a few weeks ago I figured it might have some interest, it turned out to have a LOT of interest so today we will take a dive into this subject. Let’s start out with something that should be self evident. Man has been using herbs safely for thousands of years, for as long as recorded history for that matter. Now there have always been “doctors”, “shamans”, etc with specialized higher knowledge. At times genuine and at times not so much. The key is though while there have always been some with specialized knowledge relying on them was the exception rather than the rule. Up until about 100 years ago every society from the early hunter gatherers up to the average American had knowledge of and used herbs in their daily life. Why? Simple really… They work They are generally safe They are readily available They cost little to nothing And so it was until man created refined medications, shaped them into pills and capsules and put them in bottles on shelves in stores. Don’t get me wrong there are a lot of medications I am grateful that we have access to, but that doesn’t mean herbs stopped working on humans. My point is though that modern society has taught us to fear anything we do not fully understand and think only special people can be trusted with it. Take teaching, do you really think it requires a 4 year university degree to teach first grade? Of course you don’t. Well guess what you don’t need to be a M.H. (master herbalist) to make up a salve for a scrape on your arm or a tea that helps you relax either. Join Me Today to Discuss… To start out, just what is herbalism anyway Why should you develop knowledge in herbalism Lets look at the culinary herb oregano and see what it can do Anti Viral & Anti Fungal (carvacrol and thymol) Eases Upset Stomach Antiseptic Antioxident Reduces insect bite itch More So if oregano can do all of that why doesn’t anyone seem to know about it My suggestions for becoming skilled and knowledgeable with herbs Knowledge – 1 herb a week, 10 minutes a day 5 days a week, for one year Day one what does it do Day two in what forms should it be used Day three where do you get it, how to grow it, etc Day four and five – learn about two “unknowns” Application – minimum two new applications a month, some to consider are Start by adding fresh herbs to your cooking as often as possible Make simple culinary herbal oils Make an herbal salve (the oil has you half way there) Use an essential oil diffuser Use an essential oil with another oil Make a tincture Develop a tea or an “herbal water” (that’s an infusion btw) Purchase an herbal product to complicated to make yourself Make a decoction (its just a tea you boil for 10-15 minutes) Find herbs that grow wild where you live Why I really recommend The Herbal Medicine Makers Handbook Why you should consider starting to teach others right away Final thoughts Resources for today’s show… Join the Members Brigade Join Our Forum The Year 70 Walking To Freedom TspAz.com The Granddaddy’s Gun Club Bullhead Fishing Forum – A new little site I started Get Your Liberty Forum Tickets – Use Code TSP10 for 10% off all tickets. The Herbal Medicine Makers Handbook Essential Oil Diffuser I Recommend Magic Power – Triumph Sponsors of the Day The Berkey Guy Safecastle Royal Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK (866-658-4465) and you might hear yourself on the air. Join the MSB Today Want Every Episode of TSP Ever Produced? Remember in addition to discounts to over 40 vendors who supply stuff you are likely buying anyway, [...]
