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This week we’re stepping into the aromatic, ancient, wildly abundant world of the Mint family — Lamiaceae. From basil and thyme to peppermint and oregano, these herbs show up in our kitchens, gardens, and history books — but most people don’t realize just how medicinal and powerful they truly are.In this episode we explore:🌿 What makes a mint a mint🌿 Latin binomials + why they matter🌿 How to store fresh herbs for maximum life + potency🌿 What to look for when buying dried herbs🌿 Volatile oils, terpenes, flavor profiles + medicine🌿 Peppermint vs. spearmint (and when to use each)🌿 Basil, oregano, sage + thyme as everyday healing allies🌿 Myth + story: Minthe, Hades & the herb of hospitality🌿 How to prepare teas + tinctures safelyThe mint family is one of the most useful herbal lineages, offering digestive relief, respiratory support, emotional grounding, culinary beauty, and some of the highest antioxidant activity of any common herb.If you’ve ever reached for mint tea, sprinkled oregano on pizza, or made fresh pesto— this episode will help you see those plants with new eyes and deeper reverence.Listen in, sip something mint tea, and let the aromatics open you to a whole new world. Shop & Learn More www.savagesoulsbotaniks.comFollow us @savagesoulsbotanikswww.buymeacoffee.com/sourdoughmodernityEmail us at: [email protected]. - WE HAVE MERCH NOW!https://ky1pgh-dy.myshopify.com/

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This week we’re stepping into the aromatic, ancient, wildly abundant world of the Mint family — Lamiaceae. From basil and thyme to peppermint and oregano, these herbs show up in our kitchens, gardens, and history books — but most people don’t...

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