Sage Roots Spring Newsletter:
Spring is in full action and Pitta dosha is showing up in all of the transformation of newly budding plants, caterpillars changing forms, & the earth heating up (especially if you are here in Florida as well)! Ayurveda has beautiful tools to adapt to the changes in seasons. It’s definitely time to start to focus our attention on cooler, lighter foods, more yin activities that are done in the cooler parts of the day, walks in the moonlight and next to the water, and choosing herbal teas to keep us cool like Hibiscus & Peppermint. How are you naturally shifting as the seasons have changed to maintain your doshic balance?
Herbal recipe:
Cool your jets tea
Here’s a recipe for a cooling, pitta soothing tea to sip on (can enjoy hot or cold):
1 cup of peppermint
1/2 cup of Hibiscus
2 tablespoons of Orange Peel
1 tablespoon of Jasmine
1 tablespoon of Rose
1 pinch of Lavender
To brew: Step 2 teaspoons in 8 oz (or 1 tablespoons in 2 cups) of hot water and let steep covered for 15 minutes
Herbal Spotlight of the Month:
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)
Also known as Indian Ginseng, this powerhouse is considered one of the most highly regarded adaptogens in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia, helping the body’s response to stress, reserving and sustaining vital energy throughout the day and yet also promoting calm nerves and a deep and dreamless sleep. It is best for calming nervous and exhausted vata types who are prone to agitation and overthinking. It is also nourishing for the elderly and building up emaciated children. It is a rasayana (building) herb that nourishes the tissues of the body, specifically bone, muscles and joints. It also has the ability to nurture and clarify the mind, enabling a calm, focused energy. It improves the white blood cell count and can act as a immunosuppressant or immunotic, acting as a true adaptogen, picking up queues from what is needed in the body. It also has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that make it effective for treating arthritis. It is also used traditionally in Ayurveda for wound healing due to its affinity to build tissues. Common traditional pairings: Pippali for tonic effects, asthma and cough; Bala (Eclipta), Licorice, & Shatavari in reproductive disorders; Bacopa, Gotu kola, and Vacha in nervous disorders; Guggulu, Frankincense and Turmeric in arthritic and congestive conditions. How has this herb been helpful to you?
May’s Upcoming Events & Classes
Ayurvedic Herbs for the Endocrine System
Thursday, May 16th 6p-8pm @ Traditions School of Herbal Studies
In this class we will delve into some of the powerful Ayurvedic herbs to nourish and balance the endocrine system with a special focus on adaptogens that will support your thyroid and adrenals. From Ashwagandha & Tusli to support your stress response and several traditional herbs to support healthy weight & blood sugar. You will have an opportunity to taste, smell, touch and these herbs and also to create an herbal preparation to take home with you that will support your body’s stress response. Register here!
Urban Herb Walk:
Saturday, June 15th at 11am
@ 15th Street Farms:
Discover all the herbal allies hidden in plain site all around you! From using Spanish Needles to get rid of a lingering cough to Using Rosemary for headaches and hair growth, you’d be surprised how many weeds are medicine & how so many common culinary herbs are useful medicinally! Come wander around the beautiful farm and learn some invaluable and free forms of plant medicine. Register here!
Need support with your health? Book a 1:1 consult and see the level of attention and care you’ll get from working with a clinical herbalist. We take medical history, read labs, take pulse, do tongue diagnosis, and do a very through intake. You will leave a with an individualized wellness plan and a customized formula to support you. Have more questions about the process? Book a free 15 minute discovery call.