Benefits of Bee Balm with Abby Artemisia + Bee Balm Salt Recipe
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2022
- I was literally jumping up and down for joy when Abby shared that she was choosing bee balm (Monarda didyma) for this episode because this is such a fun plant. More than that, though, bee balm is powerfully medicinal, can be used for seasoning food (more on this later), and it’s great for pollinators.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know:
► Multiple ways to work with bee balm medicinally (it’s great for colds and flu, among other things!)
► What bee balm teaches us about balancing community with personal space
► Tips for growing bee balm yourself
► Why it’s important to incorporate community into the practice of herbalism
You’ll also receive instant FREE access to a recipe card for Abby’s Wild Oregano (Bee Balm) Salt. Not only is this recipe easy to make and medicinal, it’s also delicious! Abby shares that she uses it to season anything where you’d want oregano and salt: eggs, popcorn, and mushrooms are just a few ideas to get you started.
CAUTION: Bee balm is an emmenagogue and should not be taken during pregnancy.
Here is one of my favorite takeaways from our conversation:
“Bee balm always grows in community. When I see it in the wild, I never see it growing alone.” (32:22)
Botanist, Herbalist, and Professional Forager, Abby Artemisia, was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she spent her free time climbing trees and creek wandering. This is where her love of nature began. Her love of plants had a diverse foundation from apprenticeships on organic farms on the west coast and in the Midwest, to a bachelor’s degree in Botany from Miami University and an apprenticeship in herbalism with Herbalist, Leslita Williams, along with owning and operating her own tea business.
After visiting Pisgah National Forest, she fell in love with the biodiversity of the southeast. Abby then founded the WANDER School, the Wild Artemisia Nature Discovery, Empowerment, and Reconnection School. Through the school, Abby offers the Wildcrafted Herb School Program, customizable workshops, and botanical property surveys. The WANDER School became a nonprofit in 2020 to provide botanical education, herbs, and herbal medicine to underserved communities, and practice Acknowledgement and Reciprocity for Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Abby is also the author of the Herbal Handbook for Homesteaders and The Wild Foraged Life Cookbook, along with the host of the podcast Wander, Forage, & Wildcraft.
Abby is currently working on Botany Breakdown: A Virtual Course for Botanists & Foragers to create the confidence to safely harvest the wild food and herbs that grow around us every day.
I love that Abby shared information, not only from her personal experiences, but also from traditional acknowledged sources. I’m so happy to share our conversation with you today!
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► Abby’s website: www.thewanderschool.com/
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►Abby’s Twitter: / abbyartemisia
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-- TIMESTAMPS --
01:17 - Introduction to Abby Artemisia
03:35 - Abby’s multi-faceted path to working with plants
11:33 - Introduction to bee balm
12:53 - Why Abby chose bee balm for this episode
14:38 - Antimicrobial properties of thymol in bee balm
20:33 - Why Abby doesn’t concentrate on any one phytochemical
24:32 - Wild Oregano (Bee Balm) Salt recipe
28:20 - Growing bee balm in your garden
37:07 - Abby’s current projects
45:00 - Where does our herbal knowledge come from - and how can we show appreciation?
-- DISCLAIMER --
The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.
I have studied with Abby for years, both in person and via her book (you should get it). She is an amazing human and herbalist, trust her knowledge.
Aww thanks, Judy! You hold a special place in my heart
Great interview as always Rosalee! As a fellow former Ohioan, I loved hearing about Abby’s plant journey taking her west and back. Here in NorCal, I have only used the purple variety, but I never used it too much due to its strong flavor - but I love the ideas Abby shared to use it in a variety of ways like salts and topically for head ache - I can already feel how that would have an analgesic quality. But really, the big takeaway for me from this conversation is the reminder about the 4 big Rs mentioned here: reciprocity, right relationship, reparation and remembering where our plant knowledge comes from. Thank you Abby for your voice and passion around decolonizing herbal medicine!
This is awesome! Thanks, Nicole, fellow Ohioan :)
Wonderful presentation! I have learned SO much and will be forever grateful for all the info you share 💚 plus all the special guests who share their knowledge of plants...this being one of my faves. Thank you!
I saw hummingbird hawk moths for the first time this spring on my mimosa tree! There were at least three of them, and I was so excited to see them for the very first time.
After listening to this interview, I'm excited to plant some menarda to offer another food source!
My bee balm has exploded. My grandfather took me to his community garden plot. He had seven kids grandkids and tons of neighbors kids to feed. We always ate real food. My grandfather would take me to the garden. I was hooked. I was born and raised in a concrete jungle. But my Black grandfather taught me the blessings of plants. Thanks for teaching. Our kids/ people need this to live.
I have wild rocky mountain bee balm which seems to be the only one that grows well in the high altitude, hot and dry climate where I live in South-central Colorado.
Thanks so much, Rosalee, for this opportunity to share the magic and medicine of bee balm, along with the importance of the roots of herbalism and our responsibilities to them. It was so wonderful to connect! -Abby
It was wonderful to connect. Thank YOU for being on the show!
Thank you so much I love watching your podcasts.
It is so important to get people involved with plants medicinally and for pleasure.
this interview made me really think about my ancestors and the herbs they used which are still in my DNA.
Dee x
herbalist from New Zealand
What a fascinating interview! I have always loved bee balm but now have a renewed respect for her. I can't wait to move to our new property to forage and learn our property as well as plant my medicinal and culinary herb garden 🥰
I can grow Bee Balm here in New Zealand but we don't have hummingbirds :( great information altogether, thank you
Wow, such an interesting interview. I have a whole new perspective now. Thank you both for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you both for sharing your knowledge understanding and insight 🕊
Great content!
Thanks for sharing
What a fantastic interview! Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed it!
This was an amazing interview!
BEEutiful! Thank you both for ALL that you do!!
Love Bee Balm! One of my favorites ❤.
Btw, locally grown sage is preferred not what has been promoted as the only one.
Great messages! ❤
My great grandfather homesteaded in Missouri. A cousin has a copy of the certificate that was received in 1850 when he’d proved up on his homestead. My Mabary ancestors were Cherokee. My Phillips ancestors migrated from Tennessee to Missouri and were on the same year census in both states. In one state they were of color and the other they were Native American.
What I see growing wild here is what you described as wild bergamot. What actual differences?
amazing video 🍤🍤full time watching 🍤🍤💚🍔
Great video! Does the bee balm need to be dried before mixing with salt??
I'm thinking about using lemon balm and bee balm together in an elixir, what do you think?
What would you be using the elixir for?
@@HerbsWithRosalee for anxiety/ anxious thoughts/calming myself down.
I'm confused, I've heard another person say that bee balm is aka Wild Bergamot. Your description says that bee balm is aka wild oregano, can you clarify for me please?
Hi, Abby discusses this in the video.
Cheers,
Karin Rose
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