Yes, I'm aware that this episode doesn't have too much to do with plants but still I wanted to provide an update for y'all because for the millionth time, I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!! Means the world to me that my episodes of me rambling on about endless facts about plants actually is something people are loving so much??!?!?!!? Consider join my Patreon as it would help me so much and ensure i don't need ads for monetization. Here's the link:

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Best regards, your favourite plant nerd, Elijah <33

Today we are talking all about the beautiful, yummy, and medicinal herb turmeric!!! While I was recording this, my older brother walked in and I was gonna edit it out but I kept some of it in because I thought it was sorta funny ha

Website References:

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-662/turmeric

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric#brain-health

https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/turmeric-history/

https://www.boaskincare.com/blogs/reveal-your-beauty/beauty-ritual-turmeric-and-india

Today we are diving into holly! sorry for the HORRID mic quality, i lost my adapter for my microphone already but ill find it before my next special which should be out next week!

Listen and learn about Yerba Mate:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LvOs7g76nAhv688G4YETc?si=g7R_4jx8RmqgMAmpdZwzyg

Website References:

https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/shrub/holly/

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-511/holly

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/ilex-aquifolium

https://ruthgoudy.com/the-folklore-of-christmas-holly/

https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/holly/holly-mythology-and-folklore/

Requested by Millie, today we are talking all about the small and mystical bluebell! from fairies to love divination, i thing they are hidden gems for us to discover!!

Website References:

https://www.gardenia.net/plant/hyacinthoides-non-scripta

https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/bluebell/#google_vignette

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/04/are-bluebells-poisonous-and-more-bluebell-facts

https://vivscelticconnections.wordpress.com/2020/05/18/bluebells-in-irish-and-scottish-folklore/

Today we are going all out into Monkshood and the curry killer! hope yall like the mic quality bcs ik i do haha. I have no idea why i kept saying "CApellus" even though i know its "NApellus" oops but i hope this clarifies that lolol.

Image Source:

https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fgd0hvauctipb1.jpg

Website references:

https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/perennial/monkshood/

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-609/aconite

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2010/feb/11/poison-curry-killer-sentenced

https://medium.com/the-mystery-reporter/curry-killer-uses-the-queen-of-poisons-to-murder-ex-lover-2044f47836bd

https://www.chicagobotanic.org/blog/plants_and_gardening/monsters_magic_and_monkshood

https://magickalspot.com/wolfsbane/

Today is a shorter episode, but still i give the full rundown all about the Yew tree, how to grow it, and its magical associations!! Thank you to u/Eyekosaeder on Reddit for the amazing variegated yew cover photo!

Website References:

https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/shrub/yew/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10978734/

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-802/yew

https://www.bellarmine.edu/faculty/drobinson/englishyew.asp

Image source:

https://www.reddit.com/r/botany/comments/ryfgux/this_yew_tree_taxus_baccata_i_saw_today_has/

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Today we dive into the weird and whimsical world of wormwood and absinthe liquor! from green fairies, to bible verses, this herb definitely is sure to confuse and mystify you!

Website References:

https://www.herbcottage.com.au/products/wormwood

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-729/wormwood

https://www.verywellhealth.com/wormwood-5082001

https://lafee.com/wormwood-history-myths

https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-drink-absinthe-759547

https://occult-world.com/fairy-green/

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Today we are diving in to the wonderful world of the humble tea! from herbals to black teas, we can all benefit from a good cuppa no matter when or where!

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Website References:

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/tea

https://www.tea.co.uk/history-of-tea

https://tripsitter.com/blue-lotus/

https://simplelooseleaf.com/blog/herbal-tea/herbal-tea-list-benefits/

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-871/passionflower

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-961/ginger

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-981/echinacea

https://adcochrane.wordpress.com/2019/01/09/tea-its-strange-history-and-curious-folklore/

https://twinings.co.uk/blogs/news/the-basics-of-reading-tea-leaves