Last week we talked about healthy digestion. Today, I wanted to dig a little deeper and explore one very interesting category of plants, called Bitters.
If you suffer from indigestion, bloating, nausea, sugar cravings, or other digestive concerns, this episode is for you.
My today’s guest is Guido Masé. Guido is a clinical herbalist who lives in Burlington, Vermont. He specializes in holistic Western herbalism drawing upon many influences.
Guido has been called a botanical genius. He practices at the Burlington Herb Clinic, is a chief herbalist for Urban Moonshine, a bitters and tonics company, and an educator at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism.
He is the author of two booksThe Wild Medicine Solution and DIY Bitters: Reviving the Forgotten Flavor.
By the end of this episode, you’ll leave with some incredibly practical recommendations as well as thoughts and ideas that will expand your perception of the world around you.
Topics:
- Guido’s path and his unique perspective to herbal medicine
- Why Guido prefers to use whole plants in his practice and how you could apply these ideas to your life
- What’s the difference between your cocktail bitters and herbal digestive bitters
- 3 legs of well-balanced herbal digestive bitters and their main benefits
- Why bitters can help you to eat less food, yet digest what you consume better
- Guido’s rule for when to take your bitters (before/during/after meals)
- How to look for and appreciate local herbal resources – practitioners, plants and more
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Web resources:
- Guido’s personal blog, Urban Moonshine blog and Twitter account to follow
- Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism
- Burlington Herb Clinic
- Urban Moonshine
- Angostura bitters, definition of tincture
- United Plants Savers
Books:
The Wild Medicine Solution: Healing with Aromatic, Bitter, and Tonic Plants
What a Plant Knows: A Field Guide to the Senses
The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate―Discoveries from a Secret World
Rosemary Gladstar’s Family Herbal: A Guide to Living Life with Energy, Health, and Vitality
Holistic Herbal: A Safe and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies
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This episode is proudly brought to you by Herbstalk.
Herbstalk is a grassroots, Boston-area herbal event and organization.
Herbstalk hosts classes on herbal and holistic health topics, offers urban plant walks, and brings together herbal crafters & artisans from across New England and beyond. The focus of the organization is on community. As a mission-driven organization Herbstalk’s goals are to:
- offer accessible & high-quality educational opportunities
- provide a platform that highlights the work of local and emerging herbalists
- connect, strengthen & beautify our local communities
- facilitate a direct relationship to plants and the natural world
This year’s main event is on June 2nd and 3rd in Somerville, Massachusetts.
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