Image courtesy of Maria Noel Groves, RH (AHG)
Don’t know about you, but in the world where the days fly by faster, and the amount of information we’re exposed to is exponentially increasing, I’m always looking for something that will keep me focused and sharp.
It seems there are more and more products marketed for their activity on our nervous system. But from my earlier episodes you probably know that herbs are always my first go to in the world of substance-based therapies.
Today, I am inviting a previous guest, Maria Noel Groves, to share her expertise on the subject of herbal brain boosters. This is also a chapter in Maria’s new book Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies that’s coming out today.
With more than 20 years experience in herbalism, Maria strives to educate and empower her students, clients, and readers with the foundational belief that Good Health Grows in Nature.
Maria is a journalist formally educated by the country’s top herbalists. She opened her private practice, Wintergreen Botanicals, in 2007. She’s registered as a professional herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild.
Maria’s first award-winning bestselling book Body into Balance was published in 2016 and continues to be listed as a top herbal by various sources and core textbook in herbal study programs across the country. Believe it or not I own a beautiful hard copy and also invested in the electronic version to carry with me.
Maria speaks and writes nationally about medicinal herbs for various organizations including the American Herbalists Guild, Maryland University of Integrative Health, Herbal Academy, Mother Earth News Fair, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Herb Quarterly.
By the end of this episode, you’ll get introduced to some of the most useful plants known for their brain boosting power and figure out how to grow them.
LET ME SEND YOU A GIFT!
Please enter your name and email address and I will send you Maria’s guide of 5 brain boosting herbs discussed in the episode.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1.
How Maria got interested in herbal medicine, elements of her herbal practice; how Maria was inspired to write her best selling books
2.
Maria’s guiding principles on gardening and growing medicinal plants
3.
What are 5 brain boosting herbs that Maria recommends, how you can grow them, use them, the science behind their effectiveness and safety considerations
4.
Maria’s recommendations of favorite herbal farms and places to purchase your herbs from
CONTACTING OUR GUEST:
- Maria’s website Wintergreen Botanicals – ways to sign to her newsletter, her Facebook page, Instagram feed and Twitter to follow
- Maria’s previous WIN episode on Blood sugar stabilizing herbs
- Maria’s article on brain boosting herbs
”Most of us, whether or not we have a condition related to cognitive well-being, could use a little more perk in our brain. We could be a little bit more focused and energized or calm and focused.”
Maria Noel Groves
WEB RESOURCES:
- Aviva Romm
- KP Khalsa
- Richo Cech and Strictly Medicinal Seeds
- Juliet Blankespoor
- Drip Depot
- Mountain Rose Herbs
- iFarm
- Zack Wood’s Herb Farm
- Companion Plants
- NH Herb and Garden Day from NH Herbal Network
- Herb Farmacy
- Found Well Farm
BOOKS:
Body Into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care
”Mint family plants according to the research help with our cognitive well-being, they are also anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, circulation enhancing helping your brain to function better.”
Maria Noel Groves
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
This episode is proudly brought to you by Maria’s new book – Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies.
Maria has created a special book bonus order deal – If you order her new book Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies at https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/book/ by April 20, 2019, you’ll receive these special bonus items:
- Juicy bonus e-books filled with several additional plant profiles, a guide to the medicinal uses of common culinary herbs, medicinal mushrooms booklet, and useful charts
- Exclusive remedy-making videos featuring recipes from the Brain-Boosting, Tummy Soothing, and Immune SOS gardens: Brainiac Bonbons, Gut-Healing Tea, Elderberry Syrup, Elder-Rosehip Oxymel, and two memory-boosting teas
- 10% off one of Maria’s online herbal study course series (the Home Herbalist Series or the Beyond the Home Herbalist Series)
- $5 off coupon for an online $50 seed order at Strictly Medicinal Seeds
This episode is proudly brought to you by Mountain Rose Herbs.
Mountain Rose Herbs is an online purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods.
In 1987, the company made it their mission to provide plant lovers with exceptional organic botanicals harvested with the utmost respect for the places they grow and the people who grow them. Since then, Mountain Rose Herbs has never ceased reimagining what good business can accomplish or working to turn their dreams into reality.
Recently I had a privilege of interviewing the company’s COO Jennifer Gerrity. During our conversation Jennifer highlighted three important areas in company’s everyday efforts:
- their commitment to quality (through buying certified organic or pesticide-free plants that have been sustainably harvested),
- their motivation to source responsibly from the best farmers and wild-harvesters, creating partnerships that last for decades and nurture the communities of growers and herbalists, and
- their ability to offer an incredible variety of products from herbs and spices to culinary oils, bath and body care products, essential oils and so much more.
Long ago I learned the importance of voting with my wallet, supporting companies and individuals doing an amazing work. I hope my conversation with Jennifer will inspire you to wholeheartedly support this company. Click to learn more about Mountain Rose Herbs.
As a listener of the Wellness Insider Network podcast, through April 30, 2019 you can get 20% off your purchase at the Mountain Rose Herbs site by entering a coupon code “WIN20” in the cart during the checkout. I know you’ll enjoy their products as much as I do.
THANKS FOR LISTENING!
To share your thoughts:
- Leave a note in the comment section below.
- Please share this episode with ONE person who might appreciate it.
To help out the show:
- Subscribe on :
- Please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help to spread the word and I read each one.
- How to Listen, Subscribe, Rate and Review
Disclosure: Please note some of the links above are affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase, as no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission that’s used to support this podcast/blog. My guests and I recommend these resources only because we know and respect them. I also personally purchase from these companies.