Herbs for Brain Fog, Focus, and Memory Plus an Herbal Tea Blend to Make at Home

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Heidi Villegas | Healing Harvest Homestead

8 ай бұрын

Here's a category of medicinal healing herbs you may not have heard about: Nootropic herbs. These are herbs that support healthy brain and cognitive function, which is something most of us need these days. If you find yourself having difficulty focusing, remembering, or any other cognitive issue, these herbs and this herbal tincture may support you! #herbalist #herbalism #healingharvesthomestead #heidivillegas
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@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

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@ceciliafuentes3299 8 ай бұрын

Heidi ... Rain Country just told her over 300 thousand subscribers to come see your channel. She is such an amazing lady. I am sure you know her. Her name is also Heidi, and she said that people should come see your channel and that you give classes. Awesome, I hope people listen to her. You have so much information that people need to learn.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Really???? Thank you Cecilia! When was this? I'll have to reach out to her and say "thank you!"🥰

@ceciliafuentes3299 8 ай бұрын

@HeidiVillegas It was on her channel today. It would be her release this morning.

@ceciliafuentes3299 8 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g85xi9mqu8-Yonk.htmlsi=6FVUbQ3JTXNf1DdQ

@campsiteministries 8 ай бұрын

Thanks to youtube I'm beginning to appreciate your emails more and more....

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Being on the email list is seriously the best way to get news! Can you share more about this?

@karenherrmann2069 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Heidi! Looks like I’m going to be jacking up my rosemary and gotu kola tincture 😂 For anyone on the fence about doing Ditch the Drugstore, do it! I’ve taken it numerous times and learn something new every time.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Definitely!!!!🥰 LOL But I do still love good old rosemary and gotu kola!

@brilhodeouro 6 ай бұрын

I have all these herbs already, actually I already made the Rosemary GotoCola, but I want try the second tincture that she is making, but I didn’t get name of one herb. I agree the DTD training is a must.

@D4ni3773 7 ай бұрын

Great video! Such wonderful information. I wish the transcript were a little better. Every time you say the name of the herbs you are working with, it changes.

@HeidiVillegas 7 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry. I believe it's coming from KZfaq's transcription service.

@kathleenmueller8110 8 ай бұрын

Very informative Heidi, these videos are so valuable in that you explain the constituents of each herb and their synergy when used together. I thank you!

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Kathy! Yes, I think it's important to know why something works--

@LastWordExisting 8 ай бұрын

Welcome back! I haven’t seen your videos in a while! Your kind hearted approach to teaching herbalism is so wonderful.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're back! Or I'm back, LOL!🥰

@Chocoholiclady66 8 ай бұрын

Transcript read "go-to Cola" ...unfamiliar, so had to look it up and kept getting new commercial carbonated soda-pops. LOL! Finally found it though: "Gotu kola is a perennial plant native to India, Japan, China, Indonesia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the South Pacific. A member of the parsley family, it has no taste or smell. It thrives in and around water. It has small fan-shaped green leaves with white or light purple-to-pink flowers, and small oval fruit."

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

LOL---Oh, no! That's funny. I need to start asking my husband to do the time stamps again and spell things out.

@witchhazel8583 6 ай бұрын

Wow Heidi!! Great videos ! I am a herbal therapist and still learning great things!!!🧙👍

@HeidiVillegas 6 ай бұрын

We never stop learning, right? I'm learning every single day and will never stop! :-)

@jeanmccabeCA 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like a wonderful tincture. Now to see if I have them already done 🙂 thank you for sharing ❤ Yes Ditch the Drugstore is an Awesome course 😎

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Jean!

@faithoverfifty4215 8 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, I’m so glad I found you! Heidi from Rain Country recommended you so I came over and started following. I’m praying about taking the course to be a certified family herbalist. In the meanwhile I’m watching videos and learning so much. Thank you for sharing. You have a sweet voice for teaching! ❤️

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Hi, there!🥰 Thank you SO much for being here, and we'll be opening the 9th live round in January! I'd love to see you inside. Also, we're having a little Black Friday sale, too! Be sure to ask any questions you have as you watch videos, and thank you again!

@tammyhoushour8070 8 ай бұрын

I was led here by Heidi Rain. I just love her and i know if she recommends someone it will be good to check it out. I subscribed 😊

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Oh, thank you SO much, Tammy! Welcome to the community!🥰

@growingaHome 8 ай бұрын

Excellent instruction as always! Thank you!

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

You're so welcome, and thank you for the comment!

@TomiasM911 8 ай бұрын

Awesome information!

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ag.angelaevangelina6243 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your videos love them.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! And thank you so much!

@ceciliafuentes3299 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful... I don't have all the tinctures done yet, but work in progress.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

It's so great when you can start blending with them!

@SilverLining650 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Heidi! I need this

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I think you'll like this tincture--it even tastes decent.

@l.e.shryack5885 8 ай бұрын

I am so interested in this! Thank you for sharing. 🧡

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much, and welcome to the community!🥰

@LaurieHancock-vh9ic 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Heidi! You are Alway so informative and easy to understand.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Laurie!

@AutismMom2-SmallBusinessOwner 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this Video

@HeidiVillegas 7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!🥰

@lynneanderson8643 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Heidi.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

You're so welcome, Lynne!

@jogeorge9752 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@ttschrock7126 8 ай бұрын

Perfect! I am working through a serious concussion.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

If you're on meds, be sure to check in with your doctor to be sure the herbs are ok. But this is a great supporter!

@ttschrock7126 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!@@HeidiVillegas I am on one med, which I have been slowly taking myself off. I will check, thank you again!

@carolynlouise6566 8 ай бұрын

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@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Thank you🥰

@roselynlamptey9200 7 ай бұрын

Thank you soo much for these herbal formulations. God bless you immensely. Can children take these tinctures and what dosages can they have please ?

@HeidiVillegas 7 ай бұрын

Hi, Roselyn! Excellent question, and thank you for being here in our YT community! I appreciate you very much. Children can take most herbs that adults can take as long as there are no health contraindications and the amounts given are titrated for the size of the child. Children under two years old need special consideration. Be sure to do research before using herbs and essential oils with children because people are all different, and so are children. For example, although fairly rare, some children are allergic to certain flowers in the aster family. For these children, even a gentle and wonderful herb like chamomile might need a patch test for safety, which is easy to do. The best thing I recommend for people wanting to learn is to take a course or purchase some books for beginners. If you're able, check out our school, as we have a wonderful family-oriented herbalism course: healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/differences-between-large-courses/ And in this video, I give a rundown of good herbalism books for the different levels from beginning to advanced: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iraaZcqX26vMg5c.html Thank you for asking this....it's such a great question and one of the first things people start wondering about. Thank you for being here in the community!

@lauralashley767 8 ай бұрын

I enjoyed the video. I was just wondering where I can find these herbs for purchase ? Especially the gotu kola?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

I usually purchase from small herb growers or Starwest Botanicals afflink: bit.ly/StarBot I also like Foster Farms Botanicals and Pacific Botanicals.

@suziereinhart7975 4 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on Gingko biloba? Would that be a good tincture to add to your recipe? If a person is taking Aspirin is that a contraindication with Gingko biloba. I read that it can affect your blood circulation and can have spontaneous bleed, with aspirin which is also thinning the blood, I’m not certain if I should add Gingko. I only trust your knowledge on this as you’ve taught me so much. You are a amazing soul to be helping so many people ❤️

@HeidiVillegas 4 ай бұрын

Hi, Suzie! This is an "it depends" question. Be sure to research contraindications, and if any seem to match you, proceed with caution. Also, I must say this: defer to your medical doctor, as no herbalism content is medical advice.

@suziereinhart7975 4 ай бұрын

Well … ‘western’ medicine is the reason why I decided to join the natural herbal life style in the last 4 years. Thank you for your honest answer. I understand the caution to the answer as my occupation is also in the alternative realm, ( RMT ) I get it 😊

@MommaB9 8 ай бұрын

Is your rosemary gotu kola mixture a 1:1 blended?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Yes. But you can make adjustments too. I love the taste of rosemary, and sometimes when I make this, I'll add more plain rosemary tincture.

@cmay2840 8 ай бұрын

Is it 10 ml of tulsi or 20? The Rosemary and Gotu Kola - is it 10 ml each or 20 ml each? How many drops and how may times a day

@tinadory6830 8 ай бұрын

It is 10 ml of tulsi. The rosemary & gotu kola tincture was made using equal parts of each herb. So 20 ml of the blend, but if you have them tinctured separately then it's 10 ml of each.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

See Tina's comment below for the amounts, and as far as dosing, these are GRAS herbs (generally regarded as safe). If you're average size, start with 2-3 droppers full (about 1/2 teaspoon) once a day and see how that goes over time.

@patriceboquet4995 2 ай бұрын

My favorite Way to get my tinctures out of large bottles is to use a syringe works wonderful!!!!

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

Great tip!

@jojow8416 8 ай бұрын

I LOVE Rosmary, but it is a stimulant so I can not take it due to a TBI that resulted in lack of sleep and I have to avoid stimulents.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

You are very wise to know which herbs don't work well with your individual body. I can't take licorice root for the same reason!

@summerbreeze1955 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Heidi I recently discovered your vids. They are very informative. Can you recommend anything for chronic headaches I suffer with for years many thanks luv n light x

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Hi, and so glad you're here! I'm so sorry you're experiencing chronic headaches. This is where herbalists will try to identify the root cause and view your entire system: body, mind, spirit....everything. Even your physical environment might be causal. We also ask about the type of headache...where it is and how it presents. Without having a consultation this is difficult, but I can tell you that I have a lot of various headache remedies from tension to migraine. If you go to my website to the SEARCH area, most of my articles and videos are indexed by groups so you can find them there. healingharvesthomestead.com/

@summerbreeze1955 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for replying Heidi, I will check out your web sites luv n light x@@HeidiVillegas

@heathergarrett5076 Ай бұрын

Would you mind to post the names of the herbs in print. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your wisdom and passion

@HeidiVillegas Ай бұрын

My old editor used to do this, and my new one isn't so great. I'll work on this. Thank you for the request and the feedback! **Did you try activating the transcript? That might help, too. Or click on closed caption? Then you'll see the names on the screen. The only issue with this is that herbal names are often misspelled by AI

@delynnjames2689 7 ай бұрын

I live in Alaska and getting some herbs shipped here is prohibitive in pricing. I am having trouble finding Bacopa monnieri dried herb to be shipped reasonably priced. Is there a substitute herb you would recommend. I am so thankful to have found your site through Rain Country!!

@HeidiVillegas 7 ай бұрын

Hi, Delynn! Bacopa is a pretty special herb. You can make the blend without it, but it will be more effective with it. Have you tried Pacific Botanicals? You have to order by the pound, but if you tincture it all up, it will last a LONG long time.

@ChocolateBoxCottage 7 ай бұрын

Hi Heidi, I am circling back to this formula. I received the herbs I was missing, so I am ready to make it now. The idea of making both a tea and a tincture is appealing; I might do both. What do you think about making it as a glycerite? I just received my Levo C herbal infuser and would like to try it out using glycerin. The machine can be programmed for time and temperature. I am thinking 185 for 5 hours as that is what the manufacturer recommends. Edit: I decided to try something super simple for the trial run. The machine is making a lemon balm glycerite right now. About the tea... If using cut and sifted herbs, would 2-3 tsp per 8oz of water be enough or should it be stronger? Thank you for taking the time to answer, I appreciate it. Michele

@HeidiVillegas 7 ай бұрын

Hi, Michele! That's so exciting about the glycerite! I hope you'll share results in the student community, as people are always wondering about the machines. (including me, lol) I would probably go with 3 tsp per 8 oz of water as a steeped infusion. But then I like strong teas.🥰

@jonebner7811 8 ай бұрын

New viewer and subscriber due to Rain Country’s recommendation. ❤️. Edit: Do you sell this product that you are making?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

No, I don't sell products unless it's to a local person because unfortunately, the government doesn't like herbalists to sell products and also to share information about them. Hmmm....I wonder why? (Said tongue-in-cheek). But if I teach, then people can find the herbs or the formulas they need. But honestly my biggest hope is that people will start making their own....I think this is going to be necessary for many of us soon.

@jonebner7811 8 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas Thank you for your reply. I will watch more videos and then seriously think about the possibility of taking classes as I also think it’s going to be necessary soon. Thank you for all you share. God bless you.

@shelleyharris8673 3 ай бұрын

Which Tulsi is this one? There seem to be several. :-)

@marianlund3650 6 ай бұрын

Hi Heidi. What daily dosage do you recommend for the tincture? And is it safe to take indefinitely?

@HeidiVillegas 6 ай бұрын

This one is a beautiful tonic, and yes, it's safe to take daily for a long period of time. Indefinitely is possible...this depends on the person. I like to take about 1/2 tsp for myself (three full droppers)

@LS-hv1wo 5 ай бұрын

What kind of alcohol or vinegar is your gota kola and rosemary tincture made with? How much liquid to herb do I need? Sorry if I missed it. I am interested in making my first tincture, thank you.

@HeidiVillegas 5 ай бұрын

I used 80 proof for this tincture

@brilhodeouro 6 ай бұрын

I didn’t get the name of the second herb for the second herb I understood it as Abcoba? Please give me the name ❤

@HeidiVillegas 6 ай бұрын

Bacopa monnieri. :-)

@EileenSmall 8 ай бұрын

How do you assess the impact of caffeine and nootropics on improving gaming skills? Have you experimented with normotim or any similar alternatives yourself?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Hi, Eileen---Another viewer had the exact same question--so odd? I'll copy and pastes the answer below: Hi! Caffeine is a substance found in many plants (coffee of course, as well as guarana, cacao, Camellia sinensis, yerba mate, and others) that has been proven to improve physical and mental acuity on the VERY short-term. There's that spike, then the drop in energy causing fatigue in many. I prefer different herbs, and I love adaptogens taken over time such as eleuthero and ashwagandha. Herbal nootropics need time to start working and should be taken consistently. I know I have seen a big difference, and so have others I know. Specifically, when I stop taking my tincture, I feel a difference. With Normotim, I have no idea, to be honest. I veer away from all pharmaceuticals created in a lab. I've found (for me) they're filled with negative side effects and can be potentially dangerous over time and especially when taken incorrectly. Just my opinion on that.

@floridahomeandgardeningwit5457 8 ай бұрын

I have a question on the different topics.. what herbs would you recommend for GERD? My husband have a huge issue with “heart burn “, sometimes he can’t even sleep

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Oh, gosh! We have quite a few protocols in our Confident Herbalist Tribe membership that students have shared. Different herbs will work differently for people, so some "tweaking" of formulas may be necessary, especially for something like this. Here are a few thoughts to start with though: chamomile, calendula, ginger, licorice root, marshmallow root or slippery elm (due to the mucilaginous properties), and I'm a fan of taking digestive bitters about 30 minutes before eating and then again about 30 minutes after eating. This may be helpful, too.

@floridahomeandgardeningwit5457 8 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas thank you so much for answering…where do you recommend to buy the herbs from.. trusted, “made in USA “ ? We live in FL and not a lots of medical plant can grow here.. or maybe I don’t know.. I am trying to grow some.. very appreciate it. Another thing.. what is bitter bites?

@floridahomeandgardeningwit5457 8 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas digestive bitters?

@jenniferflower9265 8 ай бұрын

Can this help support someone with ADD? Is there anyone who’s tried it for that and it helped enough to make it a bit better?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Hi, Jennifer! Honestly, I really like working with certain essential oils for help with attention and focus. Depending on the age of the person, though, this tincture may be helpful, too. I would add some chamomile or lemon balm to support the nervous system and calm the mind.

@christinakeeling9618 21 күн бұрын

This sounds like a great recipe, but the dosing was not clear on how much a day to take of this

@HeidiVillegas 20 күн бұрын

The dosing will depend on the person's size, needs, and constitution. But an average to start with is about 1/2 tsp (3 full droppers) once or twice a day.

@melindarose2904 8 ай бұрын

Would you please spell out these herbs. I have not heard of some of them

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Hi, Melinda! Rosemary, gotu kola, Bacopa monnieri, Tulsi (Holy Basil), Sage,

@liddiasecrist5313 7 ай бұрын

can this be made as a glyceride or an oxymel? thank you so much

@HeidiVillegas 7 ай бұрын

Yes, absolutely.

@liddiasecrist5313 7 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas thank you so much

@beckykarson6306 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Would you mind listing the herbs in the description box? There are a couple I am not familiar with :)

@beachmama5 8 ай бұрын

Someone can correct me if I’m wrong, but these are what I wrote down. The first two she had a combined tincture, but since I have simples, that is how I wrote it down. 1 part Rosemary (10 ml) 1 part Gotu kola (10 ml) 2 part Bacopa Monnieri (20 ml) 1 part Sage (10 ml) 1 part Holy basil (tulsi) (10 ml)

@beckykarson6306 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I just wasn't sure what was mixed with the rosemary and also exactly how to spell the bacopa one.

@beachmama5 8 ай бұрын

Just realized I spelled gotu kola wrong 😂

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for helping out, @Beachmama5!!! I appreciate you!🥰

@munequitabluegreen7481 5 ай бұрын

can this be purchased ?

@HeidiVillegas 5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I don't sell bulk products due to FDA laws on herbalists who teach. BUT I do sometimes do consults for people, and in that case, I can make custom blends.

@munequitabluegreen7481 5 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas thank you so much for your quick response, and I understand.