About this episode
After 50 years of working with herbs, Dr. Mary Bove has a lot of wisdom and insights to share! In this episode, we get to hear about her love for lemon balm. She also gives a great summary on the lemon balm and hypothyroidism issue. You’ll also get to hear her take on herbs for pregnancy. This is something I’m asked about a lot and Mary is an expert in the subject. So I’m excited to be able to share her thoughts. And as a listener, you also have access to Mary’s recipe for Lemon Rose Tea. There’s a free, downloadable and printable recipe card available just for you. By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► How lemon balm can be a lifelong ally for all sorts of concerns from childhood ADHD to cognitive health in old age ► How critical thinking can help you avoid being misled by herbal myths ► Three keys to working with herbal medicine effectively ► What to think about when deciding whether and/or how to take herbs during pregnancy ► How connecting with plants and nature can enhance our intuition and artistic expression ► and so much more…(including what Oscar-winning actor purchased herbal wreaths from Dr. Bove early in her herbal journey) For those of you who don’t already know her, Dr. Mary Bove, herbal advocate, educator, and innovator, holds a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, Midwifery Certification and Diploma of Phytotherapy/Herbal Medicine. She practiced Naturopathic Family Medicine, Herbal Medicine, and Midwifery for over 30 years, specializing in naturopathic pediatrics, botanical medicine, natural prenatal care, and homebirth. She’s been a student and user of herbal medicine for over 50 years. Once full-time faculty at Bastyr University, Dr. Bove chaired the departments of Botanical Medicine and Naturopathic Midwifery. Dr. Bove is the author of the Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants and co-authored Herbs for Women’s Health . If you’d like to hear more from Mary, which I highly recommend, then head to the show notes where you can get easy links for her social media channels. You can also find the transcript for this episode in the show notes and you can access your recipe card for Mary's Lemon Rose Tea at: https://bit.ly/3TpBnO3 I’m excited to share our conversation with you today! ---- Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram! The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter . If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it! On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health. Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com . ---- Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine . She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here .