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) Follow us on social: @pettyherbalist @bonesbugsandbotany Join the Patreon Community to fund this amazing POD: https://www.patreon.com/pettyherbalist Rate us to show your support! Thank You! #StayReady #BePetty #pod #podcast #podcasts #podcastersofinstagram #petty #pettyherb ..read more

sup homies! Hope y’all are feeling rested today! Come hang with ya fave bougie aunties, still in the carminative series bag! This week, we are discussing Rosemary, one of our favorite plants in the Lamiaceae (Mints) family. Asia and Karina both have some great personal experience with it having that gut-brain connection we’ve been discussing, and we hope that you, too, have/ or will create a wonderful relationship with this plant! As always, we want to thank you for all of your support, in all the ways! we’re trying to build up this patreon, so that we can sustainably fund the work we alread ..read more

hey hey bbs, We are innit… our Carminatives series that is! In today’s episode, we are discussing Chamomile! Join us as we discuss the MANY uses for chamomile in the temperate climates and also hear some of our personal stories that go along with with ya good girlie, Manzanilla! Brew up some sleepy time tea, draw a nice bubbly bath, and turn this up… it’s a good one! Sources and what’s In the episode: (herb) chamomile Matricaria chamomilla (NIH article) chamomile: an herbal medicine of the past with a bright future Responsibility, response - able ablism (defintition) anodyne manzanilla te ..read more

what’s good in y’alls hood?! Your fave bougie aunties are back at it again with the herbal carminatives, bay-bee! This week we’re discussing one of Asia’s favorite herbs… Lemon Balm, also know by its botanical name Melissa Officianalis! Typically known for its anti-anxiety effects, lemon balm is also a great carminative because the mind and gut have a deep-seated connection.  So, without any further ado… let’s grab our walking shoes and your headphones, head out the door to your favorite walking trail/park/neighborhood/etc. and press play for today’s amazing episode! Sources and what’s ..read more

Ay bay bay! The aunties are out here just enjoying this beginning to Spring:) So happy to continue to our root series... with Brother Burdock! We’re discussing the medicinal and physical lessons Burdock has for us. Shoutout to Chinese medicine that has had a huge impact on our medicine ways and how we honor this tradition in our study of burdock root. This series keeps getting better and better. So… if you haven’t washed the dishes, dusted those blinds, deep cleaned the tub yet, turn this on and get some Spring Cleaning in! Enjoy! Topics Discussed: (plant) Burdock (Arctium lappa) (beverage ..read more

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!! This was a special recording where we included students from the Soul Food Genius course and of course our fave Justin Robinson! Join us as we answer students’ questions and offer some of our wisdom as it relates to Soul Food! Enjoy! As always, we want to thank you for all of your support, in all the ways! we’re trying to build up this patreon, so that we can sustainably fund the work we already do with the podcast. so if you’re not yet a patreon, join today @ ⁠patreon.com/pettyherbalist⁠. What’s In the episode: (herb) Dandelion - Taraxacum officinale African Tradit ..read more

Howdy partners!  We have a really special BOUGIE AUN-TEA Time episode for y’all… honoring the episodes in our temperate and tropical root series. Sit back and see if you remember all that we taught in our last episodes, and also accept our humble corrections to some things we needed to correct from these episodes. Again, thank y’all so much for listening and supporting the podcast. You really inspire us to do what we do! **remember to “treat ya self, don’t cheat ya self” all Spring long** Stay Connected: petty herbalist Herbalism of Spices Community Workshop SCA Coffee Expo Asia’s Ma ..read more

hellur ghouls and goblins. We have transitioned into a new series, but one that came from the series prior… Resin Residency! We learned so much about how resins are the “blood” of a tree and for this reason it provides such rich medicine. Today, we are discussing Copal and how people currently work with it and some historical uses as well. Copal is so sacred and holy and we want to put all of the respect on Copal’s name! Have you ever tried Atole? Today is a good day to have a warm up as you cozy up to this episode! Isss a good one! As always, we want to thank you for all of your support, in a ..read more

AGAIN…Happy Black History Month, We’re continuing the Tropical Roots Series with… TURMERIC! Another plant in the ginger family - Zingiberaceae family. We’re connecting the sister herbs in this family, and we’re letting you know some interesting facts about turmeric. We’re also going to give y’all a recipe from Lakshmi Nair on socials… so look out for that! Have you cleaned your house yet, this weekend? Well if not, this is the soundtrack to get it done! Enjoy bbs! Topics Discussed: turmeric (Curcuma longa) as an anti-inflammatory (most of the references will be coming from this one book)Yost ..read more

Happy Spooky Season Amigos! We back with the Sacred Smokes Series! Today, we are discussing Cedar, the True Cedar, and why it’s so important in many cultures all over the world. There is also a lot of lore around Cedar being spooky, so please please please use this plant with caution AND be grounded in a cultural tradition! Grab a PSL (hot) and enjoy a hayride! this is a good one!! As always, we want to thank you for all of your support, in all the ways! we’re trying to build up this patreon, so that we can sustainably fund the work we already do with the podcast. so if you’re not yet a pat ..read more