About this episode
In this episode, we take a high-level look at what happens when you combine two of the most contrastingβand complementaryβherbs in North American herbalism: Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) and Lobelia (Lobelia inflata). One stimulates, one relaxesβand together they create a powerful synergy that supports circulation, respiration, and neuromuscular function. You'll also hear insights on how their energetic and constitutional profiles apply to vΔta patterns in Ayurveda and Mercury archetypes in astrology. π In this segment, you'll learn: The core affinities and actions of Cayenne and Lobelia How stimulant and relaxant diaphoretics work differentlyβand why that matters Why this pair is especially helpful for cold-damp, spasmodic coughs and fevers How they function systemically through cardiovascular and neuromuscular pathways Applications for constitutional types (like vΔta) and astrological patterns (like Mercury) Why this pair is more than just cumulativeβit's synergistic Tune into the full episode to learn more: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0D57qDsVCLfCfpIZtshgEb?si=6a3639d913d44847 ββββββββββββ CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ββββββββββββ To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at: http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/ Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/ Shop our herbal products: https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/ ββββββββββββ ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ββββββββββββ The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve. ββββββββββββ ABOUT SAJAH ββββββββββββ Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines. ββββββββββββ WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ββββββββββββ If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.