"What's in your tea, today?" (and why the slow medicine of herbal tea is foundational)

Tea is a foundational form of herbal medicine. Partly because it's the epitome of how "plant medicine is people's medicine" because it's so accessible, inexpensive, and familiar. But also because it's a way we can cultivate real, lasting relationship with the plants.Especially when we work with bulk dried herbs, we see them, smell them, taste them, and can feel them. Our senses are engaged.It also requires time and patience. It's a form of slow medicine. It's a ritual and rhythm we can bring into our daily lives, and that's therapeutic unto itself. And it's also something a lot of people ask me about, since I've almost always got an herbal tea in my hand - no matter where I am. It could be a clothing swap, the grocery store or a party. I'll likely have tea. The question "what's in your tea, today?" is common. So I decided to answer that here. I needed something easy today because I'm under the weather, but it also feels at least a little bit fun,  which is a nice way to celebrate Herbal Womb Wisdom's birthday!2 years old this week!!Listen to learn:the basics on making teawhy slow medicine mattershow to start simply when exploring tea blendingwhy I think tasting herbs is essential before blending teashow tea helps us cultivate relationship to plants more fullywhat's in my tea today, and why I chose each herbResources:Today's shownotes: "What's in your tea, today?"Episode 4: Tulsi herbal spotlightEpisode 12: The simple and sacred practice of making herbal teasEpisode 22: Nettles herbal spotlightIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdom.  And if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.Click here to send me a quick message :)