Rooted: A Plant Podcast

This week we are kicking things off by digging a little deeper into the King fern, aka my pick for Chaz Tennenbaum as a fern. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marattiaceaehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Royal_Tenenbaumshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptisana_salicinahttps://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/ptisana-salicina/https://www.temarareo.org/TMR-Para.htmlhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7746669/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037887412400117X#:~:text=The%20extracts%20of%20edible%20fern,done%20in%20a%20standardized%20way.https://www.nzflora.info/factsheet/Taxon/Ptisana-salicina.html

Remember last week when I said the Marattiaceae family was like the Royal Tennenbaums? Well, for the next few weeks I'm exploring that theory further by paring each family member with their frond-y counterpart.

This week we're taking a closer look at a giant grandpa that has captured the hearts, minds, and brains of tons paleobotanists- Psaronius, a now-extinct giant tree fern that's still teaching us a ton about what ancient ecosystems likely looked like. If you like oldies but goodies, fun fern facts, and doodles lovingly drawn by a researcher who REALLY wants to help you see what they are talking about, you'll love this one. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marattiaceae good start to tenenbaum fern family deep divehttps://ucmp.berkeley.edu/IB181/VPL/SpheFe/SpheFe4.htmlhttps://steurh.home.xs4all.nl/engpsar/epsaron.html#wortelhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0034666799000330https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0034666721000026https://library.isgs.illinois.edu/Pubs/pdfs/circulars/c492.pdf the leaf scarring source! The hand drawn pictures are a heartwarming treat that *DID* make me cry a little because I love people’s passion so much- a good reminder that humanity can be lovely (just in case you also need it right now) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv5DKzLbvS8https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0034666714000347

This week we FINALLY wrap up the Deadly Poisons Series with a local favorite- Oleander! Whether its spoiled s'mores, heartbreaking lore, or a heated rivalry turned deadly you're interested in, this episode truly has something for everyone. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogbanehttps://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/47362-Apocynaceaehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asclepiashttps://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a532https://www.oleander.org/Oleander-Libraryhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0254629924004915https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4427598/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-02-10-me-156-story.htmlhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10959856/https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/43619https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8902680/https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/oleandrin

This week to celebrate the return of Jujutsu Kaisen AND Rooted as a weekly podcast, we're asking an important question- What would *really* happen if you ate a dead Man's finger? Find out with me in this weeks episode and be sure to tune in to season 3 starting TOMORROW! *I am still getting the hang of my new set up, so please excuse the slightly scrappy editing- in 2026 we're working on it AND on letting go of perfection for the sake of progress. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mummiahttps://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/dead-mans-fingers/#:~:text=Dead%20man's%20fingers%20are%20sexual,in%20contact%20with%20each%20other.https://foragerchef.com/dead-mans-fingers-xylaria-polymorpha/https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/xylaria-polymorphahttps://helda.helsinki.fi/server/api/core/bitstreams/0c241c08-fe9c-4ffa-a37f-1d9784589ca5/contenthttps://research.wsu.edu/news/dead-mans-fingers-alien-eggs-and-zombies-unwrapping-the-weird-charismatic-lives-of-fungihttps://krocnews.com/ixp/1172/p/dead-mans-fingers-fungus-minnesota/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9124809/https://www.thewildroom.com/green-sea-fingershttps://thealgaehunter.com/seaweed-types/codium-dead-mans-fingers/https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/dead-mans-fingers

Welcome back to Rooted! To ease my way back from the break, we're doing a quick review of some of the plants scientists discovered in 2025! Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-wooly-devil-the-first-new-plant-genus-discovered-in-a-national-park-since-1976-180986117/

This week we are back with another deadly poison and true crime case, this time featuring an old favorite - Hemlock! If you like fun facts, folklore, or story heavy episodes, this one is for you! PS- sorry it is late! Between the technical difficulties and health issues it was starting to feel like this one might never see the light of day, but here we are! And we'll be back next week with an episode filled with plant secrets, botany drama, and a salacious scheme from rival businesses..I promise it will be worth the wait.

This week we're focusing on fungus, but continuing our deadly poisons series with Death Cap Mushrooms. These absolutely lethal little guys are killers in disguise, making them one of the most lethal poisons out there. Tune in to learn what makes them so dangerous and how they were used in a Beef Wellington that would send Gordon Ramsay to the grave. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanita_phalloideshttps://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/fungi-and-lichens/deathcap/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26375431/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278691515300594?via%3Dihubhttps://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/death-cap-mushroomshttps://www.npr.org/2025/05/02/nx-s1-5383874/erin-patterson-murder-trial-poison-mushroom-australiahttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/08/erin-patterson-sentence-australia-mushroom-murder-ntwnfbLooking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

As a special bonus episode in the Deadly Poisons series we've lovingly remastered an old favorite! This week we’re digging into cosmetic turned conspirator- Belladonna. If empowered ladies, wacky medical history, ancient makeup, or valkyries are your vibe, you won't want to miss this one. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atropa_belladonnahttps://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/3133https://www.thecottagemystic.com/belladonna.htmlhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/ethnobotany/Mind_and_Spirit/belladonna.shtmlhttps://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/deadly-nightshade-botanical-biographyhttps://eldrum.co.uk/2016/01/20/hecates-herbs-part-one/https://www.britannica.com/topic/Odin-Norse-deityhttps://www.lifeinnorway.net/valkyries/https://www.jstor.org/stable/4253115https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/deadly-nightshade-botanical-biography#:~:text=Belladonna%20means%20%27beautiful%20woman%27%20in,to%20name%20just%20a%20few.https://www.ambius.com/resources/blog/plant-profile/history-of-the-deadly-nightshade-plant#:~:text=During%20the%20Middle%20Ages%2C%20a,that%20was%20seen%20as%20fashionable.https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/atropa-belladonnahttps://imss.org/2020/05/01/a-note-from-the-collections-from-assassinations-to-witches-brews-the-troubled-history-of-the-belladonna-plant/ by BackgroundMusicLab from Pixabayby freesound_community from PixabayLooking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

For part 3 in the deadly poisons series we're taking a closer look at cyanide. Whether you realize it or not, you interact with cyanide a lot more than you probably think, and while this one is a bit less focused on a specific plant, we still cover a LOT of ground, including why plants develop poisonous compounds, cures, and cults. Sources:https://wwwn.cdc.gov/tsp/substances/ToxSubstance.aspx?toxid=19https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/thiosulfatehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507796/#:~:text=Cyanide%20toxicity%20is%20a%20rare,individual%20murders%2C%20and%20chemical%20warfare.https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/mm6813a3.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanide_poisoninghttps://centerforhealthsecurity.org/sites/default/files/2023-02/cyanide.pdfhttps://www.basf.com/global/en/who-we-are/history/chronology/1925-1944/1933-1945/kampfstoffe-und-zyklon-bhttps://en.https://vault.fbi.gov/jonestownwikipedia.org/wiki/JonestownLooking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we're discussing a poison that LITERALLY grows on trees for part 2 of our deadly poisons series. This infamous plant gives us an episode filled with twists, turns, and one SUPER messed up marathon. If you like true crime, fun facts, and weird history- you'll love this episode. Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/chemical-emergencies/chemical-fact-sheets/strychnine.htmlhttps://archive.org/details/poisonousplantso0000arno/page/20/mode/2uphttps://crimereads.com/strychnine-poison-christie-conan-doyle/https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/strychninehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459306/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-1904-marathon-became-one-of-the-weirdest-olympic-events-of-all-time-14910747/​​​​https://marathonhandbook.com/what-is-a-good-marathon-time/#:~:text=According%20to%20Run%20Repeat's%20investigation%2C%20the%20overall,run%20a%20marathon%20for%20women%20is%204:48:45.https://www.olympics.com/en/olympic-games/st-louis-1904/results/athletics/marathon-menhttps://www.journalmc.org/index.php/jmc/article/view/1189/688Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we're embracing spooky season by kicking off a new Series- Deadly Poisons. Our first entry? Castor - the plant ancient Egyptians and cleantok girlies alike adore. If you're into beauty hacks, botanical oddities, and the wild weapons of the cold war, this one is for you. Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/chemical-emergencies/chemical-fact-sheets/strychnine.htmlhttps://archive.org/details/poisonousplantso0000arno/page/20/mode/2uphttps://crimereads.com/strychnine-poison-christie-conan-doyle/https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/strychninehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459306/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-1904-marathon-became-one-of-the-weirdest-olympic-events-of-all-time-14910747/​​​​https://marathonhandbook.com/what-is-a-good-marathon-time/#:~:text=According%20to%20Run%20Repeat's%20investigation%2C%20the%20overall,run%20a%20marathon%20for%20women%20is%204:48:45.https://www.olympics.com/en/olympic-games/st-louis-1904/results/athletics/marathon-menhttps://www.journalmc.org/index.php/jmc/article/view/1189/688Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. **Note: The edit *IS* a little wonky this week- be gentle with me, I am relearning.

This is a quick update on where I've been, what I've been up to, and what comes next for this podcast! Thank you all so much for continuing to listen and support me while I was away. We'll be back with a brand new episode tomorrow. See you then!

okay- we are back with a Drunk History style episode, this time brought to you by night time cold and flu medicine. I do actually believe getting to yap about victorian ladies and the history of the modern house plant industry DID heal me, so in some ways this episode might be medicinal... either way, if you like unhinged recaps of history, ferns, and victorian madness, you'll dig what we have going on here. Sources are quoted, but the bulk of this episode is from by brain to your ears.

Hello friends, and welcome back for a special (kind of chatty) episode of Rooted! We're talking about 2 infamous plant pranks, media literacy, my weird obsession with making hyper-specific power points as a child, and so much more. This one was recorded while I was still very much recovering from covid, so please be gentle with me! I am happy to report I am feeling much better now and will be easing back in to making episodes and content over the next few weeks. Thanks so much for sticking around and supporting the show. Spaghetti Tree: Watch the video Starting point to learn moreTree Octopus See the blogStarting point to learn more

This week we're digging into the magic of community by taking a quick peak into the Lagoon Fairy Tree (or Bush depending on who you ask) in Ireland. After being really sick for 2 weeks (and candidly really sad about what's happening with our Parks and Public Lands here in the US) this was a good reminder of what we can do when we work together. No action is too silly or too small when it comes to protecting our community. Thank you for being a part of mine. Support our public lands: https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Our-Lands/Public-LandsYour gentle reminder that the best action happens in our local community! Now is the time to volunteer in your local parks, use your library card, and care for your community through action. I have been using my library card to do research for the show, and it's been amazing!

In celebration of my birthday and the almost end of super dark days, I wanted to highlight some of my favorite pods and people- so I put together a playlist with most of them! Playlist Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZmoRRmjYE8njWal53on7Y?si=9hzYCUXTS_W-XubZF4IZWg&nd=1&dlsi=af2759387a494b6b Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we're straying a bit from our typical content and following a few rabbit holes from across old episodes with some new friends- Dave and Julie of Grim Grotto! If you like folk magic, or just thinks on the darker side of history, you'll really like this one! Plus, if you stay to the end you'll get some bonus animal facts you didn't know you needed! HUGE thank you to Dave and Julie for lending their experiences and expertise to this episode! Be sure to follow them: Spotify Apple Instagram

In honor of attending PlantCon this weekend we're asking some BIG questions, like whhen did we start bringing plants inside? And why can't we all just be victorian women shuttered in our observatories slowly losing it? Find out how we came to be such good friends with ferns, and how the industry has changed over time in this week's episode!And, if you haven't already, be sure to check outPlantCon!Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we're talking about the FREAKS of the Oak family, Cork oak! These bald beauties pop up in everything from high class wineries to old school science labs, and we couldn't be more perplexed by them. If you're into niche farming, weird growth habits, or just a big fan of oaks, you'll really dig this one!Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_suberhttps://www.howcork.com/blogs/news/ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-cork?srsltid=AfmBOooijUSIa_o-0tlOpN6ar2OC192_-s2Pqa_5gBFfug2BeW1GlAOvhttps://www.mtdemocrat.com/prospecting/grow-for-it-cork-oak-tree/article_f89b70eb-fe17-5457-850f-90b4f844341b.htmlhttps://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c943https://annforsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1007/s13595-012-0197-0Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we're digging in to a sappy favorite- Maple! With history, folklore, and a dash of sweetness, this is one episode you wont want to miss! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple https://mapleandmoon.com/blogs/news/the-magic-of-the-maple https://www.maplelaboratory.com/culture.html https://www.curiousordinary.com/2021/08/momiji.html#:~:text=In%20Japanese%20folklore%20there%20is,and%20killing%20oni%20(demons). https://yokai.com/momiji/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10469071/ https://maplesyruphistory.com/2018/01/01/whats-in-a-name/ https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/main-entry/zhiiwaagamizigan-ni https://grasac.artsci.utoronto.ca/?p=136#:~:text=Also%20mentioned%20is%20that%20the,open%20and%20get%20their%20fill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21MJnTCgMUc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVuyoDmFFGM https://shop.arborday.org/maple-trees?srsltid=AfmBOoonUinlejYOPIb89JRom6f_8mAn-xIYT43Ej_AAD6RTaomO_vWk https://sakura.co/blog/momiji-manju-japans-amazing-maple-leaf-sweets?srsltid=AfmBOoq3ycraJdysWC8zTnexLmprzsL1JmPrt9KLlXTQOizwwaZKTuqI https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/pch/documents/services/unofficial-symbols-canada/Timeline_MapleLeaf_EN.pdf https://jfschmidt.com/all-trees/introductions/mesa-glow-maple/ https://bfppl.com/the-rich-history-of-maple-wood-and-its-cultural-significance/ Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

To get us all in the swing of Valentines Day, I thought it wasa good time to review florigraphy! This way we can all carefully decode our bouquets and find out if they're from a secret admirer or a petty betty.

This week we're literally spicing it up by digging into clove! This one is heavy on history and science, so if you like those episodes you'll want to tune in! Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. Sources:  https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/blog/2020/12/4/pzlyjvnquk2dpmjstxeg5mr7g98mr8 https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2019/12/magical-uses-of-cloves.html https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/251.html#:~:text=Its%20dried%20flower%20buds%20are,decrease%20pain%20and%20fight%20infections. https://unitproj.library.ucla.edu/biomed/spice/index.cfm?displayID=7 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3819475/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrtaceae https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clove https://www.thespruce.com/growing-clove-trees-5089231#:~:text=The%20clove%20tree%20trunk%20is,a%20variety%20of%20other%20products. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/blog/2020/12/4/pzlyjvnquk2dpmjstxeg5mr7g98mr8#:~:text=Clove%20is%20thought%20to%20be,vibrations%2C%20and%20purify%20an%20area. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/ancient-origins-of-catholic-exorcism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C5%A1ipu https://search.worldcat.org/title/70876264 https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/eugenol#:~:text=Eugenol%20is%20a%20volatile%2C%20colorless,Myrtaceae). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7072209/#:~:text=Clove%20exerted%20anti%2Dinflammatory%20and,to%20the%20active%20compound%2C%20eugenol. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7227856/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/lipopolysaccharide#:~:text=Lipopolysaccharide%20(LPS)%20is%20a%20component,pain%20behaviors%20and%20circulatory%20dysfunction. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we're back with another episode on a favorite in-season fruit- Oranges! If you want to learn more about how we cracked scurvy, color theory, or the botanist who liked oranges so much he turned he took a bunch of trees on a high sea adventure, we've got you covered. Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_(fruit) https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/the-age-of-scurvy/#:~:text=These%20days%20we%20associate%20vitamin,limey%E2%80%9D%20for%20British%20sailors). https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/we-finally-know-where-oranges-and-lemons-come-from/ https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/resources/nutrition-education-materials/seasonal-produce-guide/oranges https://www.pages.fr/en/content/41-orange-tree https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1a88363072674762b95e1ab4e7431fd0 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11533373/ https://health.mil/News/Articles/2022/01/10/The-British-Limeys-Were-Right-A-Short-History-of-Scurvy#:~:text=British%20'Limeys'%20and%20the%20Cure%20for%20Scurvy&text=The%20British%20began%20storing%20citrus,believe%20in%20the%20preventative%20treatment. https://www.alcademics.com/2018/11/historical-info-about-scurvy-and-the-confusion-between-lemons-and-limes.html https://lithub.com/how-trying-to-find-a-cure-for-scurvy-led-to-the-gimlet/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/we-finally-know-where-oranges-and-lemons-come-from/ https://lithub.com/how-trying-to-find-a-cure-for-scurvy-led-to-the-gimlet/ https://www.alcademics.com/2018/11/historical-info-about-scurvy-and-the-confusion-between-lemons-and-limes.html https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scurvy/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-c/art-20363932#:~:text=Vitamin%20C%20(ascorbic%20acid)%20is,to%20your%20body's%20healing%20process. httpshttps://tastecooking.com/the-secret-society-of-marmalade-makers/ ://www.healthline.com/nutrition/oranges https://www.houseofannie.com/easy-chicken-terrine-recipe/ https://mbsbham.wordpress.com/2015/11/23/amateur-gentlemen-everest-and-the-science-of-foie-gras/ https://theculinarycellar.com/pillsbury-bake-off-1950/ https://wildenherbals.com/en/orange-uses-benefits-history/ https://thenewgastronome.com/oranges/ https://www.dunnedwards.com/pros/blog/the-color-orange-essential-color-theory-symbolism-and-design-application/#:~:text=The%20psychology%20of%20orange%20in,arrogance%2C%20pride%2C%20and%20impatience. https://www.winsornewton.com/blogs/articles/orange?srsltid=AfmBOopppIcG8Jho9nE1A8RUVV2bdO2LIcB-yTA5O_BJfI3TseFAEnW9 https://marblecrowblog.com/2023/12/13/orange-folklore-magical-properties/ https://kinan-art.jp/en/info/6987/ Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

To celebrate the start of 2025 and two years of Rooted, we put together a playlist of all of our...less structured.. moments. Here's to another year of research rabbit holes, weird questions, and lots of laughs! Playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61OAKvIi4gNj8IOkAGcHGR?si=jue7BbPkS9OIFDrE_4htJQ&nd=1&dlsi=618f940d37f8464bLooking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

Starting off your New Year with a review of a few of the plants we discovered in the last 365 days. We're looking forward to another year of science and shenanigans in 2025! Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

We're off this week. As a holiday gift to you, we've rounded up episodes on our favorite family- nightshade! Scandal and secrets await, but don't worry- we'll be back next week to meet some new planty friends! Playlist link- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jzTiccF9vWxFumSoIJZ2W?si=82fO6Y_oSWu8uP00fzD8OA&nd=1&dlsi=542414269aaf48baLooking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

Pucker up and prepare yourself for an episode with bickering gods, long walks across hell, and cancer fighting action.

This week we're celebrating the holidays by reflecting on medicine of the victorian era.....think of it as the ghost of sickness past coming to remind you about all the wacky things people used to eat and rub all over themselves during cold and flu season.

This week’s episode kind of has it all- botanical metal band pleas, nature’s red flag, landscaping tips, old school roman ragers, and lightning! If you like the more eclectic episodes I think you’ll like what we’ve got going this week! 

Since it's the day before Thanksgiving here in the US , we're taking a break! But we still wanted to keep you company on that long drive or day of cooking, so we put together a playlist focused on native plants and indigenous culture. After you give it a listen you'll have no shortage of fun facts to share at your feast. Playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6piMlJNQ0HGC9hPzeTzC6v?si=V_jG24YLQmKjih4jBiGepQ Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

this week we're blasting off to galaxies not so far away to look at plants in space! This episode has it all- niche plant facts to obsess over, astro-botanists, and most importantly a new character for us all to root for... Sources: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration-research-and-technology/growing-plants-in-space/ https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/ways-the-international-space-station-helps-us-study-plant-growth-in-space/ plants in space https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plants_in_space

This week we're wrapping up our super mini pie series with a seasonal favorite- Pecans! If you like north American folklore, unexpected friendships, or niche nut facts, this one is for you! Sources: https://davidrweiss.com/2021/07/07/the-gospel-of-pecans/ https://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/04/tejas-legends-pecan-trees-best-friend.html https://www.mseecreative.com/blog/2021/4/16/the-legacy-of-the-pecan https://www.bgdailynews.com/community/the-folklore-of-plants-pecans-are-the-nuts-of-wealth/article_88e27913-70c8-5854-9e90-4e5eb0f374ee.html https://austinghosttours.com/kiowa-pecan-tree-legend/ https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/cs_cail2.pdf https://www.florajournal.com/archives/2017/vol5issue6/PartA/6-4-11-868.pdf https://www.hudsonpecan.com/blogs/news/history-of-the-pecan#:~:text=Because%20wild%20pecans%20were%20readily,%E2%80%9Chickory%E2%80%9D%20comes%20from). https://www.tmparksfoundation.org/plants-fungi/pecan-tree Support indigenous food systems: https://natifs.org/vision/?campaign=570240 Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we're baking pies and digging into a favorite fall fruit- Apples. Sources:  https://www.honeybeewild.com/journal/apple https://www.asec.purdue.edu/apple_genomics/folklore.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Appleseed https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cider_apple https://www.maineforestry.net/grafting-apple-trees#:~:text=Some%20cultivars%20(varieties)%20of%20plants,only%20be%20reproduced%20by%20grafting. https://enchantedlivingmagazine.com/apple-folklore-fairy-tales-myth-and-magic/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC442131/ https://www.morticianinthekitchen.com/recipe-blog/wiccans-witchcraft-and-apples#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20they%20were%20even,love%20spells%20and%20divination%20rituals. https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/apples-in-folklore-and-fairy-tales https://applesandpeople.org.uk/stories/ https://hvmag.com/things-to-do/5-moments-when-apples-were-a-big-deal-in-pop-culture/ https://www.macworld.com/article/673923/why-is-apple-called-apple.html https://cider.wsu.edu/history-of-cider/#:~:text=The%20first%20recorded%20references%20to,fermenting%20cider%20from%20native%20crabapples. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cider https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/features/cider-history-origins https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/apple-grades-standards https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/fvwaplproc.pdf https://fas.usda.gov/data/production/commodity/0574000 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4420713/#:~:text=The%20aphorism%2C%20%E2%80%9CAn%20apple%20a,1913%20in%20its%20current%20form. https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/quercetin#:~:text=Quercetin%20belongs%20to%20a%20group,and%20even%20cause%20cell%20death.               Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we're rounding out our Monster Mash with a plant you all know and love- pumpkin. Whether you're hoping we get into Jack O' Lantern legend, medical oddities, or creepy kid's rhymes- this one has you covered. Sources:  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5037735/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter,_Peter,_Pumpkin_Eater https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins https://www.agfoundation.org/news/pumpkins-pumpkins-everywhere?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwveK4BhD4ARIsAKy6pMIdIDkYhhPJJdeHM6wR8I6DEhtjBB4nhl0NxGnxpLiyqvjKWkdviiQaAjtZEALw_wcB https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=CUPE https://slate.com/human-interest/2023/10/giant-largest-pumpkin-world-record-2023.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpkin#:~:text=A%20pumpkin%20is%20a%20cultivated,different%20squashes%20of%20varied%20appearance. https://www.cafarmtrust.org/pumpkins-the-origin-of-jack-olanterns/?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=21588695900&utm_content=171333584612&utm_term=&utm_medium=709797274315&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwveK4BhD4ARIsAKy6pMKAOR9_pKnRYCirC-tFw0zy017rdWFSAgYvhjWE1vZwq97m6It-Ko0aAgYvEALw_wcB https://lldf.blogg.lu.se/debunking-a-myth-by-chunking-the-etymology-of-pumpkin/ https://nsuok.edu/heritage/three-sisters-legend.aspx https://www.appleholler.com/the-great-pumpkin-facts-legends-and-lore/ https://www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org/ Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

If you've ever gotten lost in the woods, this week's plant might just be to blame. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrwurz

This week we're talking freaky fruit and greedy armor with our podcast pals at Frenndiagram! If you like this episode, be sure to check out our crossover chat on their show where we discuss the 2023 film "Evil Does Not Exist." Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we're digging up some of the monster's we've already covered on the show..Vampires, Werewolves, and so many other terrors await. Listen if you dare! Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DuMSmgy1Qlbvmtu5pnBG8?si=OfgSoXbwTtGjCR7J-KqI3Q Henbane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/55Qi3TarCWygqtWeyGSH94?si=8167321180904f73 Wolfsbane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AtMJlGBuvy4AoTxFaS0DD?si=9fdcf2bc91ff451c Garlic: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hNbpchjsnWRpp0U3tYKZQ?si=5eb07cc7eb0047da Watermelon: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DhCqwOBuTjeBrqv0gTvQP?si=8f218a80aa684c7e Datura: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sHhnv9lqBpNI3nU7LMLyR?si=bc889727b4e546c3 Cordyceps: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZHiczRz1kqMcpw0yH0Zas?si=82087922a3504531 Kudzu: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nlkyr8kE4XB3UqzFeXz2H?si=50051633d9004724 Swamp thing rather than nothing:  Yateveo: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VTHPVAmQvwDkNqqUHiqLs?si=108d5b953f90478a Vegetable lamb of Tartary: https://open.spotify.com/episode/35LSskUWSVWMTPw64U282v?si=809fbaaa37cb430f Venus Fly Trap: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0s9VNIcfnWSzNEMNGvEKTR?si=ff11fd01a4d1458e Our Website and socials: www.rootedpod.com Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

 This week we are continuing our monster mash mini-series by taking a closer look at an ancient trend to die for- mummies!  https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/exhibits/online/mummification/materials.html#:~:text=The%20trees%20that%20may%20have,%2C%20and%20(Aleppo)%20pine.&text=The%20gum%2Dresins%20are%20probably%20myrrh.&text=It%20has%20been%20found%20in,packages%2C%20and%20refuse%20embalming%20material. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/galleries/egyptian-death-and-afterlife-mummies https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mummies

This week we're kicking off our halloween mini-series with a carnivorous plant filled with mysteries, drama, and fly goo- Venus fly traps! If you like episodes heavy on the fun facts, or when I go off script, this one is for you! Sources: https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Plants-and-Fungi/Venus-Flytrap https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_flytrap#Proposed_evolutionary_history https://gardenofgodsandmonsters.wordpress.com/2014/08/17/bite-me-aphrodite-dionaea-muscipula/comment-page-1/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3747514/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3115172/#:~:text=It%20usually%20takes%205%E2%80%937,can%20begin%20to%20open%20again.&text=Closing%20states%20of%20the%20Venus%20flytrap%20(Dionaea%20muscipula). https://blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2021/10/from-poetry-to-pulp-fiction-carnivorous-plants-in-popular-culture.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4009267/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3747514/ Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we're taking a closer look at a bloom you've probably never seen- Black Bat Flower. As we start slipping into spooky season, it felt like the best time to share about this bad ass bloom with petals so dark it looks like something Morticia Adams would grow. If you like things that are dark, spooky, and maybe a little misunderstood, this one's for you. Sources:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3922119/ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/Tacca-chantrieri-Black-Bat-Flower-10-28-2016.aspx#:~:text=The%20black%20bat%20flower%2C%20also,part%20of%20the%20tropical%20understory. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacca_chantrieri https://insteading.com/blog/the-black-bat-flower/ Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

Today we are talking about our first aquatic plant and one of my very favorites- Marimo...Get ready for cool origin stories, my newest proposed podcast field trip, and a whole lot of cute aggression. Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marimo https://mossballpets.com/blogs/news/unmasking-the-mysteries-of-moss-ball-pets#:~:text=The%20world's%20largest%20(and%20oldest,is%20over%20200%20years%20old! https://mossamigos.com/blogs/marimo-moss-ball-facts/japanese-marimo-balls https://kiryoku.it/en/marimo-dancing-moss-ball-considered-as-lake-soul/ https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/538/ https://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/12/5128/ Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

today we're asking the TRULY important questions again- can plants feel? Do they know we love them? Find out the answers along with me in this week's episode!

This week we're coming at you with snacky solutions to invasive species, bramble-based flu cures, and Satan's flair for ✨Drama✨. Sources: http://heritagegarden.uic.edu/blackberry#:~:text=Blackberry%20is%20a%20symbol%20for,divine%20love%20to%20the%20Hebrews. https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/plants/wild-flowers/bramble/#:~:text=Ilene%20Sterns%20%2F%20WTML-,Mythology%20and%20symbolism,of%20keeping%20the%20dead%20in. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michaelmas https://www.dimensionsvariable.org/blackberry.html https://www.forager.org.uk/resources/wild-food-blog/21-ingredients/105-blackberry-folklore https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/services/environment/animals-and-plants/noxious-weeds/weed-identification/blackberry https://www.fs.usda.gov/database/feis/plants/shrub/rubspp/all.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4127818/ Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week we're digging in to one of the sweetest trends of the early 2000's- Stevia. Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia_rebaudiana https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/01/whats-in-those-haribo-gummy-bears/283162/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400077/#:~:text=Maltitol%20is%20commercially%20produced%20from,together%20%5B2%2C3%5D. https://daily.jstor.org/stevias-global-story/ https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/research-alert-artificial-sweeteners-significantly-alter-the-small-bowel-microbiome/#:~:text=06%3A45%20AM-,RESEARCH%20ALERT%3A%20Artificial%20Sweeteners%20Significantly%20Alter%20the%20Small%20Bowel%20Microbiome,the%20microbiome%20of%20the%20gut. https://www.cell.com/iscience/pdf/S2589-0042(23)02607-X.pdf https://mbertoni.org.py/en/equipment/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/where-is-stevia-from Looking for more Rooted Content? ! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

This week on the show we're digging deep into the only caffeinated plant native to North America- Yaupon Holly. Whether you're in to coffee substitutes or sticking it to the British monarchy, I think you'll find something you like in this one! Sources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ilvo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holly https://yaupon.store/a-brief-history-of-our-north-american-gem-yaupon-holly/ https://www.palmettobluff.com/discover/stories/the-untold-story-of-the-humble-yaupon-holly/ https://herbsocietyblog.wordpress.com/2019/02/27/yaupon-legend-dispelled/ https://yauponbrothers.com/blogs/news/yaupon-holly-a-tale-of-tea-sugar-slavery-and-slander https://www.atlantamagazine.com/drinks/redefining-teatime-the-deep-roots-of-yaupon-holly/ https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_ilvo.pdf https://mycherokeegarden.com/2015/04/23/youpon-holly/ https://www.discovery.com/exploration/teen-s-exciting-mayan-discovery- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519024/#:~:text=Theophylline%20relaxes%20the%20smooth%20muscles,adenosine%2C%20methacholine%2C%20and%20allergens. Support indigenous food systems and entrepreneurs: https://natifs.org/ Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

In this episode we dig deep into the spiciest member of the mustard family- Radishes! Sources: https://marblecrowblog.com/2023/11/15/radish-folklore-magical-properties/ https://medium.com/wander-wonder-write/the-radish-a-history-rooted-in-ancient-times-2448e8020b72 https://harvesting-history.com/the-radish/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radish#:~:text=Radishes%20are%20annual%20or%20biennial,obtain%20their%20color%20from%20anthocyanins. https://ayutherapy.com/news/ayurvedic-benefits-of-radishes/#:~:text=1%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3%20Digestive%20Health%3A%20The%20fiber,toxins%20and%20purifying%20the%20body. https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/spea https://thepracticalherbalist.com/advanced-herbalism/radish-pocket-herbal/ Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

If you're into weird plants, islands of misfits, magic, history, or what *I* believe to be the first international instance of Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girl Boss- you'll probably like what's going on here. Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4737969/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8386382/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9578548/ https://www.healthline.com/health/dragons-blood https://plantscapers.com/the-dragon-tree-myth/ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/nov/12/saving-dragons-blood-island-refused-let-tree-die-out-socotra-yemen#:~:text=According%20to%20folklore%2C%20the%20first,while%20it%20fought%20an%20elephant. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracaena_cinnabari https://botanynerds.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/dracaena-cinnabari-the-dragons-blood-tree/#:~:text=So%2C%20The%20reason%20why%20the,it's%20deep%20red%20sap%20coloring. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8324360/ http://www.sciencemadness.org/talk/viewthread.php?tid=66195 https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/home-garden/maureen-gilmer/2019/10/12/sanguis-draconis-history-dragon-tree-shrouded-magic/3913070002/ https://www.triumphanddisaster.com/blogs/articles/science-of-dragons-blood https://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Dragon%27s_blood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_dragon#:~:text=The%20dragon%20motif%20is%20known,spirit%2C%20represented%20on%20their%20altars. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/see-the-otherworldly-tree-of-life-socotra-dragon-blood#:~:text=Two%20hundred%20miles%20off%20the,is%20native%20to%20nowhere%20else. Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

Heat waves been faking you out? In this episode we're digging deep into cooling herbs to help you survive these brutally hot dog days of summer. Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/cooling-herbs-to-help-you-beat-the-heat https://www.myrro.gr/en/blog/blog/cooling-herbs-do-you-know-the-cooling-herbs-and-their-properties#:~:text=These%20herbs%20move%20heat%20through%20the%20body%20and%20promote%20hydration.&text=Herbs%20and%20foods%20can%20cool,promote%20cooling%20of%20the%20body. https://aromaticmedicineschool.com/cooling-herbs-for-summer/ https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-reduce-body-heat#:~:text=other%20benefits%2C%20too.-,Peppermint,drink%20it%20throughout%20the%20day. Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

In this episode we dig into a parasite with a knack for perking up your peepers- Eyebright! If you like the episodes heavy on history and antique medicine, this one is for you! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphrasia_arguta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphrasia https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=EUNE3 https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/tartary-eyebright https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/eyebright https://www.indefenseofplants.com/blog/2015/9/6/euphrasia Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *