Episodes

  • Inspire Others by Sharing Herbal Knowledge

    Inspire Others by Sharing Herbal Knowledge
    Jan 8 2025
    In this episode of Medicinal Herbs by Cinnamon’s Botanicals, host Cinnamon discusses the confusion some people, including medical professionals, have between milk thistle and milky oats. She clarifies the distinct benefits of each herb, highlighting the nerve repair and nutritional properties of milky oats and the pain relief and healing provided by St. John's wort oil. Additionally, Cinnamon introduces the liver detox capabilities of milk thistle, especially when paired with dandelion root. She emphasizes the importance of sharing herbal knowledge and encourages aspiring herbalists to learn, share, and contribute to the community.
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    11 mins
  • Helpful herbs for holiday digestion

    Helpful herbs for holiday digestion
    Dec 6 2024
    In this episode of Medicinal Herbs by Cinnamon's Botanicals, host Cinnamon explores the various herbs that support digestive health, particularly during the indulgent holiday season. She begins with a dive into historical digestive bitters, encompassing herbs like orange, wormwood, dandelion, mugwort, chamomile, and osha, all aiding in digestion and liver detoxification. The show then moves onto carminative herbs such as fennel, lemon balm, peppermint, culinary sage, cinnamon, dill, juniper, and catnip, acclaimed for their gas and bloating alleviating properties. Finally, the soothing marshmallow root is highlighted, with Cinnamon explaining how to use it in a cold infusion tea to mitigate reflux-esque problems. The session concludes with Cinnamon wishing listeners good health and comfortable digestion for the festive season ahead.
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    11 mins
  • Managing stress and keeping the immune system boosted

    Managing stress and keeping the immune system boosted
    Nov 20 2024
    In the Medicinal Herbs by Cinnamon’s Botanicals podcast, Cinnamon Bird discusses various stress-relief, relaxation, and overall health products. She introduces the DeStress tincture, which blends together lemon balm, milky oats, and motherwort, each proven to help manage stress, nourish the nervous system, and maintain heart health. Cinnamon then highlights the popular Cassia Bella Facial Toner, infused with calming lavender, refreshing lemongrass, invigorating rosemary, and antioxidant-rich hemp oil, offering both skincare and mood-lifting benefits. Lastly, she discusses her Chill the Heck Out Tea, a calming blend featuring lemon balm, motherwort, red raspberry leaf, and uplifting St. John’s wort. Emphasizing the importance of stress management, Cinnamon promotes these herbal products as ways to strengthen immunity and overall well-being, especially during the cold and flu season.
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    10 mins
  • Herbal Nervines - Soothing stress and anxiety

    Herbal Nervines - Soothing stress and anxiety
    Oct 22 2024
    In this episode of 'Medicinal Herbs by Cinnamon’s Botanicals,' Cinnamon explores various herbs known as nervines for their beneficial effects on the nervous system. She highlights a variety of herbs including Motherwort, Lemon Balm, Milky Oats, and St. John’s Wort, and details their unique healing properties. The episode also covers lesser-known herbs like Blue Vervain, Lobelia, and the surprising benefits of Catnip for humans. From calming frayed nerves to aiding in sleep and recovery from addictions, these herbs are presented as natural means of promoting mental and emotional well-being. Cinnamon's emphasis is on how these herbs can assist in stress management, improve sleep quality, reduce anxiety, and bring peace to our everyday lives.
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    22 mins
  • Foundations of Medicinal Herbs: Classifications, Uses, and Constituents

    Foundations of Medicinal Herbs: Classifications, Uses, and Constituents
    Oct 9 2024
    In this episode of Medicinal Herbs by Cinnamon's Botanicals, host Cinnamon focuses on exploring the varied classifications of medicinal herbs, their uses, and key terminology. In simpler terms, the podcast episode will empower listeners to understand the potential benefits of different herb categories such as nervines, adaptogens, and antimicrobials amongst others. The episode also explains to the audience the fundamental methods of herbal preparations, decoction, and infusion. Cinnamon further delves into the exciting world of adaptogens, highlighting popular herbs like Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, Eleuthero, and Schisandra Berry, describing their unique features and benefits, thus giving the audience a thorough understanding of how to use medicinal herbs for better health and stress resilience.
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    7 mins