LOVED this discussion! I had no idea that wintergreen was associated with beech. I actually tried making a joint pain salve with wintergreen and chilli and it turned out to be pretty popular. I've only ever used it in this capacity, but it's nice to hear you talk about using it too. In so far as Wood Betony (Stachys betonica) goes, it grows abundantly here in my region and I find it to be very helpful in small doses for soothing children's nightmares. I was taught it was mostly used for recurrent unpleasant thoughts which lead to headaches :) Great post as always Judson!
Thanks so much! The common name, wood betony, here is usually pedicular is. It is in some ways similar and in other ways very different. It is strongly sedative, even intoxicating.
LOVED this discussion! I had no idea that wintergreen was associated with beech. I actually tried making a joint pain salve with wintergreen and chilli and it turned out to be pretty popular. I've only ever used it in this capacity, but it's nice to hear you talk about using it too. In so far as Wood Betony (Stachys betonica) goes, it grows abundantly here in my region and I find it to be very helpful in small doses for soothing children's nightmares. I was taught it was mostly used for recurrent unpleasant thoughts which lead to headaches :) Great post as always Judson!
Thanks so much! The common name, wood betony, here is usually pedicular is. It is in some ways similar and in other ways very different. It is strongly sedative, even intoxicating.
This was a great podcast. I am learning a lot from you, and I hope you keep up this important work.
THanks! Part 2 should be out on Wednesday.