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Family: Zingiberaceae
Part used: Rhizomes
Energetics: Bitter, pungent, warm, dry
Actions: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antispasmodic, carminative, hepatoprotective, immunoregulator, nutritive
Turmeric is an herb that I often use. I eat it regularly. We don’t grow it on the farm, but other farmers are growing it in Maine and other New England states. Eating turmeric is my number one way of using it. I add it to many foods, smoothies, cookies, soups, curries and golden milk drinks. If I’m not eating it, I like tincturing it. Turmeric is an herb that can be tough for our bodies to absorb, so it’s important to add either ginger or black pepper to your formula too. I use turmeric for supporting the liver and aiding in detoxification, and it’s great for digestive support and soothing the gut. I also like to use it for keeping general inflammation in the body at bay, especially digestive inflammation and in the joints.
Contraindications: None known.
Lemon balm is a cooling, uplifting, aromatic herb that has long been used to support the nervous system, digestion, and emotional well-being.
Herbalists often reach for lemon balm when someone is feeling hot, tense, worried, scattered, or emotionally worn down. It has a way of helping us soften, cool down, and come back into ourselves.
