Ground Ivy with Val Alcorn + Upper Respiratory Tincture

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Жыл бұрын

It’s always exciting to hear about a little known herb with powerful medicinal action, especially when it also happens to grow abundantly. And that’s what you have to look forward to in this conversation about ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) with Val Alcorn!
You’ll also receive Val’s recipe for an Upper Respiratory Tincture which contains ground ivy. This is a formula she describes as ideal for “heavy, stagnant congestion and/or pain in the upper respiratory system.”
By the end of this episode, you’ll know:
► Are there ever any advantages to invasive plants?
► Why look at how herbs were used ancestrally?
► How following your curiosity and intuition can lead to powerful medicine
Here is one of my favorite takeaways from our conversation:
“I feel like everybody’s so excited about the exotic plants, the adaptogens, those buzzword herbs, but sometimes I feel like the most common plants are the most powerful.” (11:36)
If you don’t already know Val, she is an herbalist, herb farmer, writer and artist living on Anishinaabe land in what is now Michigan. Her goal is to connect people with the stories and the medicine of the plants so that we may heal body and spirit with curiosity and reciprocity. She crafts a variety of herbal tools and goods with a focus on herbal bitters and runs a brick and mortar store in Gladwin, Michigan.
I’m so grateful to share our conversation with you today!
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-- TIMESTAMPS --
01:19 - Introduction to Val Alcorn
02:55 - How Val found her way onto her herbal path
08:29 - Why Val chose ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) as a topic for this conversation
12:33 - Ground ivy look alikes and ID tips
13:42 - When to harvest ground ivy
14:30 - Ground ivy medicine in medieval times
19:04 - Ground ivy upper respiratory tincture recipe
23:48 - How Val became interested in bitters
31:40 - Val’s KZfaq channel
34:26 - The 2023 Lunica planner and gardening by the moon
42:49 - Advice for those just starting out on their herbal path
-- SWEATER PATTERN --
Yes, I did knit my sweater! Pattern is: Love Note by Tin Can Knits
-- DISCLAIMER --
The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.

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@malagomedicinals Жыл бұрын

I was so excited to see that there was an episode about Ground Ivy. As a herbalist in the damp SW of England, I use Ground Ivy as it is abundant in my local woodlands and hedgerows. It has a lot of history and folklore around it, including that it used to be used in brewing before hops, and an old name for it was Alehoof. It is definitely one of those forgotten herbs that deserves a renaissance

@dawnwilliams3492 Жыл бұрын

Ive spend so much of my childhood through my teens being violently angry at this plant. It would overtake trees and shade my favorite paths making them impossible to recognize. But as I've grown into a budding herbalist I've become so interested in it and meeting my relationship with it. This is a boundy of information. Thank you both for your time and energy

@Wendy-xe4gk Жыл бұрын

I've always loved this little plant in my gardens/lawn/driveway(or weeding). It has the most charming color and bloom. It may be invasive but because it's not so large, it is tolerable. But now to find I can use it is great news! Thanks so much for the info!

@karenpolzin8297 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this interview, being in Wisconsin, Val's talk seems like home. I have a yard full of Ground Ivy, I don't appreciate it( I think it stinks when mowing) but this may bring me into a better relationship with it.

@lisasalden3298 Жыл бұрын

Love this interview and appreciate hearing from a Midwestern herbalist. Had no idea how wonderful this plant that everyone around NW WI tries to eradicate from their lawn is. Can’t wait for Spring harvesting! And as one who follows the cycles of the moon and gardens, I’m all over the Lunica planner. Out of stock now? Thank you Rosalee and Val!❤

@SandraEScottHealthCoach Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your podcasts Rosalee because I learn something new each time. Today was no exception. The day after listening to your show, I went for my morning walk and lo and behold, there she was. In my neighborhood park, there was tons of it. I just had to hang out with it for a few minutes. I'm in Alabama and now with the weather becoming warmer it seems to be a full bloom. There's a teeny tiny patch in my backyard that I won't touch. I do plan to take a bit of it from the park to tincture it. I'm excited to give it a try.

@Thankful1998 Жыл бұрын

What kind of state regulations do you need to follow? Insurance? This way of helping others fascinates me. I am in MI too.

@pauladeidun1464 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m in Macomb Michigan with limited space but I will try to grow this plant in a pot. There’s so much to learn! Thank you for sharing!

@gardenofina Жыл бұрын

I've experienced Ground Ivy in a Hydrosol and it's absolutely amazing!!! Fluer and Forage made it a long with other Hydrosols using a lot of "common herbs"

@peggyoconnell3733 Жыл бұрын

I sure enjoyed this show!

@HerbsWithRosalee Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@paulashaham6282 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! A very pleasant way to spend my time listening to this interview! I signed up for Val’s newsletter and you tube channel. When I looked at her website it seemed most all of her tinctures were sold out.

@HerbsWithRosalee Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@HerbsWithRosalee Жыл бұрын

By the way, Val makes her herbal medicines from the plants around her. So this time of year things can be sparse. I am sure as the plants return this spring and summer, so will her medicines. Enjoy!

@bobbiejofouts1708 Жыл бұрын

At 31 minutes in this video, you and Val mentioned loving the writings of "Gweedo" regarding bitters. I never heard of this person and would love it if you gave his name. Thanks.

@HerbsWithRosalee Жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking! Should have put his name on screen! Guido Masé. I interviewed him last summer on yarrow (very popular episode).

@kimberleemonroe2255 Жыл бұрын

I never knew about ground ivy. We have lots of purple dead nettle and self heal . I would love to have this!

@SilverLining650 Жыл бұрын

This video couldn’t have come at a better time as I sit here with sinus pressure and runny nose. Hopefully I’ll be over it before the tincture is ready but at least have a resource for the future.

@kamillepapini1503 Жыл бұрын

Hello Rosalee! Iheard you mention in a video that lemon balm is a treatment for cold sores! How would one use this to treat a cold sore?

@naughtyskyline Жыл бұрын

hi lovelies, what could we use instead of barberry ?

@kristeneddy2586 Жыл бұрын

Hi, excellent interview you’re so good. Can you please tell me what the dosage is.. I know how often to take it from the video but I can’t seem to find how much tincture to take. Thank you so much for all you do! This is the way of the New World. 💜

@HerbsWithRosalee Жыл бұрын

Since I'm not as familiar with ground ivy you'd need to contact Val directly. If you find out, please leave a comment here, I'm sure others would like to know too.