11. Ayurvedic Herbalism for Women: Natural Remedies for Cramps, Digestion, Hormones & More

Today on the podcast, Brittni and Rita explore Ayurvedic herbalism. Whether you’re brand new to herbs or already have a strong relationship with medicinal plants, this conversation offers some practical insights on using herbs for women’s health.Highlights:The importance of cultivating an intentional and reciprocal relationship with herbs and choosing sustainably grown and ethically sourced plants.How to choose between herbal powders, teas, tablets, and tinctures.Simple herbal tea recipes to support digestion and ease menstrual cramps using herbs you likely already have in your kitchen.The Ayurvedic concept of using a “carrier” (anupana) to help direct an herb to specific tissues in the bodyThe therapeutic benefits of herbal oils and how to choose the right one for your constitution and symptomsIntro to yoni steaming and herbal sitz baths as gentle, supportive practices for a variety of women’s health concernsIf you enjoyed this conversation, it would mean the world to us and help support our work if you’d like, share, leave a review, as well as subscribe to our podcast on whichever platform you use. If you’re looking for more connection or would like to support this podcast, we’d love to have you join our Patreon community. Here you’ll get bonus episodes and access to our community chat Q&A.And don’t forget to check out our Wellness Library, which is filled with self-guided classes, kitchen tutorials, herbal recipes, and more Ayurvedic practices all for just $5 a month!Patreon | Library | IG | LinkedIn | YouTubeConnect with Ritahttps://www.rhythmiclivingayurveda.com/ Connect with Brittnihttps://mountainsforbreakfast.com/