Weeds as Medicine: 3 Powerful Healing Plants in Your Backyard
In this episode, I invite you into my garden to explore the healing power of three so-called “weeds” that are actually potent medicinal herbs—growing right where they are, wild and wise.
These plants have become some of my closest allies in supporting health, especially when it comes to digestion, stress, and overall wellness. I’ll share how I use natural remedies in daily life and why I often turn to herbs before reaching for conventional medicine.
We’ll explore:
🌱 The therapeutic role of gardening
🌱 The often-overlooked power of bitter herbs
🌱 How reconnecting with plants outside your door can transform your approach to health
✨ Featured Herbs:
Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa)
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
Whether you're an experienced herbalist or just beginning your plant path, this episode offers grounded, heart-centered guidance on how to use these common “weeds” as healing herbs. Learn how to listen to their tastes, tune into their wisdom, and reawaken your relationship with the land around you.
Let’s rediscover what it means to find medicine in the garden.
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Chapters: Weeds as Medicine: 3 Powerful Healing Plants in Your Backyard
00:34 Introduction
02:16 Soil to Spirit: Spiritual Gardening Connection
02:17 Welcome To The Garden
02:30 Bee Balm Identification
03:05 Bee Balm Medicinal Uses .mp4
06:59 Introduction to Motherwort and Its Benefits
08:52 Exploring the Characteristics of Motherwort
08:57 Exploring the Wild Herbs
09:20 The Healing Power of Motherwort
10:15 Introduction to Artemisia Absintheum
11:45 Medicinal Uses and Preparation of Wormwood Tincture
12:20 Effects on Digestive and Reproductive Health
12:41 Exploring Nature's Wonders
13:25 Closing