Herbal Medicine is an approach to health that dates back thousands of years. In addition to various vitamins and nutrients, plants and herbs contain thousands of powerful phyto-chemicals. Phyto-chemicals are compounds only found in plants that are linked to many different health benefits and healing properties. In today’s episode, we learn about Herbal Medicine and the importance of a holistic approach when it comes to our health. 

Key Topic Timestamps

• 01:30 - How Lily got into herbal medicine
• 07:00 - Lily’s role as a Clinical Herbalist 
• 09:50 - Herbal Medicine vs. Modern Pharmaceuticals 
• 13:15 - Skepticism of Herbal Medicine
• 15:50 - Naturopath vs. Herbalist
• 22:25 - Is Herbal Medicine safe?
• 24:55 - Herbal Medicine for stress & anxiety
• 32:00 - Herbal Medicine for sleep 
• 37:55 - Is it okay to nap during the day?
• 39:55 - Tinctures & Herbs
• 40:45 - The proper way to make a cup of tea
• 44:55 - Lily’s favorite resources on Herbal Medicine
• 48:25 - How to find a practitioner that’s right for you
• 51:05 - How to get a video consultation with Lily

Reading List

• The Handmade Apothecary: Healing Herbal Remedies by Vicky Chown & Kim Walker
• Spice Apothecary: Blending and Using Common Spices for Everyday Health by Bevin Clare
• Dispensing with Tradition: A Practitioner’s Guide to Using Indian and Western Herbs the Ayurvedic Way by Anne McIntyre & Michelle Boudin

Misc

• Aviva Romm
• Lara Briden
• Lily Canetty-Clarke's website
• Lily Canetty-Clarke's Instagram