Valerian with Dr Laurie Dohmen + Calm but Focus Tea Blend
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- čas přidán 26. 02. 2024
- I felt like I found a kindred spirit in this interview! And not just because we both love cats!
Dr. Laurie Dohmen, an herbalist and veterinarian, deeply loves valerian (Valeriana officinalis) just like I do. And she works with valerian in a very interesting way. For example, she shares how a valerian tea blend really saved the day when she had an extremely stressful experience after being robbed (and how valerian helped her to still show up for her patients).
As a listener, you’ll also have access to Dr. Dohmen’s Calm but Focus Tea Blend, featuring valerian. There’s also a free, downloadable and printable recipe card available just for you, which you can find in the resources section below.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know:
► A valerian preparation you may want to experiment with (especially if valerian root typically isn’t relaxing for you)
► Why cats who love catnip also react to valerian
► Why Dr. Dohmen favors whole-plant medicine
► How plants respond differently to different people (Dr. Dohmen shares an inspiring story about being in relationship with stinging nettle)
► Why intention matters when preparing herbal medicine
► Lots of tips to help your cat live its longest and healthiest life (including an important thing to avoid to preserve your cat’s long-term health)
► and so much more…
For those of you who don’t already know her, Dr. Laurie Dohmen graduated from UPenn’s Veterinary School. She is trained in Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Food Therapy, and Bach Flower Essences. She received her MS from MUIH. Dr. Dohmen lectures on Veterinary Herbal Medicine and other wholistic topics.
She co-created the only hands-on veterinary herbal medicine course for western veterinary practices in the USA. She publishes in veterinary journals. Dr. Dohmen is a Registered Herbalist (AHG), a Fellow of the ACVBM, Past President of VBMA, and a member of the IVAS, AAVA, AHVMA, and AVMA.
I’m so happy to share our conversation with you today!
-- RESOURCES --
► Access the transcript for this episode here: www.herbalremediesadvice.org/...
► Get your free, downloadable recipe card, plus herbal goodies every Wednesday when you sign up for my weekly newsletter: bit.ly/42Nafg6
► Dr. Dohmen’s website: www.purplemoonherbstudies.com/
► Dr. Dohmen’s Instagram: / purplemoonherbs
► Dr. Dohmen’s Facebook: profile.php?...
► Are you looking for high quality dried herbs? My recommendation is Mountain Rose Herbs. High-quality cut and dried valerian root is available. Also available are valerian seeds and various extracts including valerian. Click here to check them out: bit.ly/3ms3vQ2. You can also look for local places to buy herbs near you in my directory here: bit.ly/3NRQq0U
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-- TIMESTAMPS --
01:11 - Introduction to Dr. Laurie Dohmen
02:42 - How Dr. Dohmen’s roots informed her veterinary practice
09:06 - Why Dr. Dohmen loves valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
12:54 - Calm but Focus Tea
15:37 - What about valerian for animals?
18:37 - Closing thoughts about valerian
24:04 - Oohing and aahing over plants and sunsets
25:35 - The story behind Purple Moon Herb Studies
30:08 - Herbal medicine for animals
32:01 - Essential oils and cats
34:15 - Holistic health for cats
37:44 - Dr. Dohmen’s upcoming book
40:30 - Dr. Dohmen’s most influential herbal teacher
48:56 - Herbal tidbit
-- SWEATER PATTERN --
Yes, I did knit my sweater! Pattern is: Love Note by Tin Can Knits
-- 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.
Back in the 70s, I had a six-herb nervine formula from John Lust's Herb Book. I used it enough that I kept an already mixed jar. I was in grad school and once I got a pet-friendly apartment my parents brought my old cat to live with me and it was not long before he started going after my mixture. I was able to tease out that it was valerian. The cat after him (who lived to nearly 21) was crazy and to calm him when I had other people around, I would use valerian--first he would go crazy and then he would mellow out for hours. When I would buy it at a local herbal shop I would bring all kinds of extra containers with me to keep from being so stinky on public transportation.
I really enjoyed this! I got a pre-vet degree when I got my BS in Biology and I ALSO got a MS from MUIH so I am really looking forward to her book!!
I think I need to add Valerian to my gardens. Thank you.
I have been using Valrian at bedtime. My tea blend is Lemon Balm, Holy Basil, Chamomile, and Valerian. Super good. I might try it with catnip in place of the Holy Basil.
Hi Rosalee and your entire equipe!! This video is fantastic and I'm excited to learn more about Valerian and a little about pet treatment, it makes me want to be Medicine Woman for pets!! I'm looking forward to more great videos, thank you so much for making our world more beatiful - especially mine! - with your amazing work! Big love to you and your entire fabulous team! 💞
Hi Diana! Thank you for your lovely note. I can totally see you as Medicine Woman for Pets! Love, Karin
My two favorite herbalists on one podcast!
Thank you for this EP. I have a cat and always wondered what I could do to help her more with her skin and food naturally. Now I have a starting place to search.
I would love a laypersons vet care book. One that we can use at home with our own pets.
I love valerian and stinging nettle. Yes, the valerian flowers smell wonderful! Stinging nettle tastes so good lightly steamed or dried for a tea. I mix it with many of my teas like chai.
I grew lemon balm for the first time last year and I made my husband and son come out and marvel at it then pinch off a few leaves and eat them! I bet plants love to be shown off! It made me happy to hear that other people like to show off their plants.
I learned about Lemon Balm and then to my surprise, realized the pesky patch of weeds my mom had been trying to get rid of for years were actually my miracle cure for anxiety 😂❤
Thank you ! Just love this episode and LOVE this channel
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words!
Thank you! very insightful and enjoyable.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent information! I truly enjoyed this guest.
Thank you for this wonderful episode!
Since you both mentioned Rosemary Gladstar and valerian, I want to ask if you would consider valerian as a nervine tonic. In Rosemary's teaching, it is. However, I read quite some articles about people building tolerance for valerian.
Apart from the generally recognised nervine tonics, such as oats, skullcap, and St. John's Wort, herbalists seem to have different classifications on the exact herbs that belong to this category, which is a wonderful bunch of herbs that can or even should be taken long-term for building and strengthening the nervous system. Because eventually, we want to nourish and repair the system instead of having to sedate it all the time.
What is your opinion on this? Are valerian, also hops, lemon balm, and chamomile tonics or sedatives?
I do have trouble with insomnia. It came when my dad passed away and I have had it for years. My dad passed away 34 years ago. I did buy a valerian tincture for my insomnia but when I took my first dropper full it was really strong and didn't taste that good to me. It really surprised me and since it was close to night I was hoping the taste wouldn't keep me up. I would love to know a way I can take valerian that would be more of a mild experience and hopefully help me sleep.
Some people put tinctures in water or juice to blunt the taste. Most tinctures are made with grain alcohol which isn't delicious. You could also research and consider a glycerite.
My Dad did the same thing with me and his herbs. It’s why I’m so in love with plants and medicine. I have a question about Valerian. I have Red Valerian also known as Jupiter’s Beard all around my yard. Does it work the same as the white and pink varieties?
Hi, common names can be tricky. The key is knowing the botanical name, as it gives us more clues. In my quick research, red valerian is an ornamental plant with the botanical name Centranthus ruber. The valerian we use in herbalism is Valeriana officinalis. I am not aware of red valerian being used medicinally.
~Karin Rose
Is it only mice that provide the taurine for cats, or do voles have the taurine too. We do not have mice where I live (interior Alaska) but voles are everywhere. Thank you.
I couln't hear the title of the book recommended for animal by Greg (Tillman)?). because Rosalee was talking a the same time.
Herbs for Pets by Gregory Tilford
Hi :) any recipe or specific timestamps in this video wiuld be helpful. I found this video a bit murky as to extract any specific recipe or specific way of using Valerian. Thanks
You can always find time stamps in the video description. I'll also add that podcast interviews tend to have a more winding and organic feel. If you're looking for linear didactic information about valerian then look for my solo episode.
Thank you so much🕊️@@HerbsWithRosalee
Valerian doesn't work for me