Herbs for Brain Fog, Focus, and Memory Plus an Herbal Tea Blend to Make at Home

[@HeidiVillegas]

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[@ceciliafuentes3299]

Heidi ... Rain Country just told her over 300 thousand subscribers to come see your channel. She is such an amazing lady. I am sure you know her. Her name is also Heidi, and she said that people should come see your channel and that you give classes. Awesome, I hope people listen to her. You have so much information that people need to learn.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Really???? Thank you Cecilia! When was this? I'll have to reach out to her and say "thank you!"🥰

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

@HeidiVillegas It was on her channel today. It would be her release this morning.

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

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[@campsiteministries]

Thanks to youtube I'm beginning to appreciate your emails more and more....

[@HeidiVillegas]

Being on the email list is seriously the best way to get news! Can you share more about this?

[@Chocoholiclady66]

Transcript read "go-to Cola" ...unfamiliar, so had to look it up and kept getting new commercial carbonated soda-pops. LOL! Finally found it though: "Gotu kola is a perennial plant native to India, Japan, China, Indonesia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the South Pacific. A member of the parsley family, it has no taste or smell. It thrives in and around water. It has small fan-shaped green leaves with white or light purple-to-pink flowers, and small oval fruit."

[@HeidiVillegas]

LOL---Oh, no! That's funny. I need to start asking my husband to do the time stamps again and spell things out.

[@kathleenmueller8110]

Very informative Heidi, these videos are so valuable in that you explain the constituents of each herb and their synergy when used together. I thank you!

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thank you so much, Kathy! Yes, I think it's important to know why something works--

[@LastWordExisting]

Welcome back! I haven’t seen your videos in a while! Your kind hearted approach to teaching herbalism is so wonderful.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're back! Or I'm back, LOL!🥰

[@jeanmccabeCA]

Sounds like a wonderful tincture. Now to see if I have them already done 🙂 thank you for sharing ❤ Yes Ditch the Drugstore is an Awesome course 😎

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thanks, Jean!

[@faithoverfifty4215]

Oh my goodness, I’m so glad I found you! Heidi from Rain Country recommended you so I came over and started following. I’m praying about taking the course to be a certified family herbalist. In the meanwhile I’m watching videos and learning so much. Thank you for sharing. You have a sweet voice for teaching! ❤️

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, there!🥰 Thank you SO much for being here, and we'll be opening the 9th live round in January! I'd love to see you inside. Also, we're having a little Black Friday sale, too! Be sure to ask any questions you have as you watch videos, and thank you again!

[@TomiasM911]

Awesome information!

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thank you so much!

[@AutismMom2-SmallBusinessOwner]

Thanks for this Video

[@HeidiVillegas]

You're very welcome!🥰

[@D4ni3773]

Great video! Such wonderful information. I wish the transcript were a little better. Every time you say the name of the herbs you are working with, it changes.

[@HeidiVillegas]

I'm so sorry. I believe it's coming from KZbin's transcription service.

[@growingaHome]

Excellent instruction as always! Thank you!

[@HeidiVillegas]

You're so welcome, and thank you for the comment!

[@ag.angelaevangelina6243]

Thanks for your videos love them.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Glad you like them! And thank you so much!

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

Beautiful... I don't have all the tinctures done yet, but work in progress.

[@HeidiVillegas]

It's so great when you can start blending with them!

[@ttschrock7126]

Perfect! I am working through a serious concussion.

[@HeidiVillegas]

If you're on meds, be sure to check in with your doctor to be sure the herbs are ok. But this is a great supporter!

[@ttschrock7126]

Thank you!@@HeidiVillegas I am on one med, which I have been slowly taking myself off. I will check, thank you again!

[@witchhazel8583]

Wow Heidi!! Great videos ! I am a herbal therapist and still learning great things!!!🧙👍

[@HeidiVillegas]

We never stop learning, right? I'm learning every single day and will never stop! :-)

[@jogeorge9752]

Thank you so much.

[@HeidiVillegas]

You're very welcome!

[@lynneanderson8643]

Thank you, Heidi.

[@HeidiVillegas]

You're so welcome, Lynne!

[@tammyhoushour8070]

I was led here by Heidi Rain. I just love her and i know if she recommends someone it will be good to check it out. I subscribed 😊

[@HeidiVillegas]

Oh, thank you SO much, Tammy! Welcome to the community!🥰

[@roselynlamptey9200]

Thank you soo much for these herbal formulations. God bless you immensely. Can children take these tinctures and what dosages can they have please ?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Roselyn! Excellent question, and thank you for being here in our YT community! I appreciate you very much. Children can take most herbs that adults can take as long as there are no health contraindications and the amounts given are titrated for the size of the child. Children under two years old need special consideration. Be sure to do research before using herbs and essential oils with children because people are all different, and so are children. For example, although fairly rare, some children are allergic to certain flowers in the aster family. For these children, even a gentle and wonderful herb like chamomile might need a patch test for safety, which is easy to do. The best thing I recommend for people wanting to learn is to take a course or purchase some books for beginners. If you're able, check out our school, as we have a wonderful family-oriented herbalism course: healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/differences-between-large-courses/ And in this video, I give a rundown of good herbalism books for the different levels from beginning to advanced: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioHNY5qcq6qbicU Thank you for asking this....it's such a great question and one of the first things people start wondering about. Thank you for being here in the community!

[@carolynlouise6566]

❤

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thank you🥰

[@LaurieHancock-vh9ic]

Thanks Heidi! You are Alway so informative and easy to understand.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thanks, Laurie!

[@patriceboquet4995]

My favorite Way to get my tinctures out of large bottles is to use a syringe works wonderful!!!!

[@HeidiVillegas]

Great tip!

[@suziereinhart7975]

What are your thoughts on Gingko biloba? Would that be a good tincture to add to your recipe? If a person is taking Aspirin is that a contraindication with Gingko biloba. I read that it can affect your blood circulation and can have spontaneous bleed, with aspirin which is also thinning the blood, I’m not certain if I should add Gingko. I only trust your knowledge on this as you’ve taught me so much. You are a amazing soul to be helping so many people ❤️

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Suzie! This is an "it depends" question. Be sure to research contraindications, and if any seem to match you, proceed with caution. Also, I must say this: defer to your medical doctor, as no herbalism content is medical advice.

[@suziereinhart7975]

Well … ‘western’ medicine is the reason why I decided to join the natural herbal life style in the last 4 years. Thank you for your honest answer. I understand the caution to the answer as my occupation is also in the alternative realm, ( RMT ) I get it 😊

[@cmay2840]

Is it 10 ml of tulsi or 20? The Rosemary and Gotu Kola - is it 10 ml each or 20 ml each? How many drops and how may times a day

[@tinadory6830]

It is 10 ml of tulsi. The rosemary & gotu kola tincture was made using equal parts of each herb. So 20 ml of the blend, but if you have them tinctured separately then it's 10 ml of each.

[@HeidiVillegas]

See Tina's comment below for the amounts, and as far as dosing, these are GRAS herbs (generally regarded as safe). If you're average size, start with 2-3 droppers full (about 1/2 teaspoon) once a day and see how that goes over time.

[@SilverLining650]

Thank you Heidi! I need this

[@HeidiVillegas]

Glad it was helpful! I think you'll like this tincture--it even tastes decent.

[@l.e.shryack5885]

I am so interested in this! Thank you for sharing. 🧡

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thank you so very much, and welcome to the community!🥰

[@jojow8416]

I LOVE Rosmary, but it is a stimulant so I can not take it due to a TBI that resulted in lack of sleep and I have to avoid stimulents.

[@HeidiVillegas]

You are very wise to know which herbs don't work well with your individual body. I can't take licorice root for the same reason!

[@lauralashley767]

I enjoyed the video. I was just wondering where I can find these herbs for purchase ? Especially the gotu kola?

[@HeidiVillegas]

I usually purchase from small herb growers or Starwest Botanicals afflink: bit.ly/StarBot I also like Foster Farms Botanicals and Pacific Botanicals.

[@MommaB9]

Is your rosemary gotu kola mixture a 1:1 blended?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Yes. But you can make adjustments too. I love the taste of rosemary, and sometimes when I make this, I'll add more plain rosemary tincture.

[@heathergarrett5076]

Would you mind to post the names of the herbs in print. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your wisdom and passion

[@HeidiVillegas]

My old editor used to do this, and my new one isn't so great. I'll work on this. Thank you for the request and the feedback! **Did you try activating the transcript? That might help, too. Or click on closed caption? Then you'll see the names on the screen. The only issue with this is that herbal names are often misspelled by AI

[@songofyeshua9348]

Great video! What about gingko?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Gingko is great too!

[@songofyeshua9348]

@HeidiVillegas I have a gingko. How do I process it for use? PsI love your channel!

[@delynnjames2689]

I live in Alaska and getting some herbs shipped here is prohibitive in pricing. I am having trouble finding Bacopa monnieri dried herb to be shipped reasonably priced. Is there a substitute herb you would recommend. I am so thankful to have found your site through Rain Country!!

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Delynn! Bacopa is a pretty special herb. You can make the blend without it, but it will be more effective with it. Have you tried Pacific Botanicals? You have to order by the pound, but if you tincture it all up, it will last a LONG long time.

[@summerbreeze1955]

Thank you Heidi I recently discovered your vids. They are very informative. Can you recommend anything for chronic headaches I suffer with for years many thanks luv n light x

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, and so glad you're here! I'm so sorry you're experiencing chronic headaches. This is where herbalists will try to identify the root cause and view your entire system: body, mind, spirit....everything. Even your physical environment might be causal. We also ask about the type of headache...where it is and how it presents. Without having a consultation this is difficult, but I can tell you that I have a lot of various headache remedies from tension to migraine. If you go to my website to the SEARCH area, most of my articles and videos are indexed by groups so you can find them there. healingharvesthomestead.com/

[@summerbreeze1955]

Thank you so much for replying Heidi, I will check out your web sites luv n light x@@HeidiVillegas

[@jojow8416]

Sadly I can not take rosemary due to it causing insomnia. When I stopped consuming it, I started sleeping better.

[@HeidiVillegas]

We're all different, and this is what's so wonderful about herbalism---there's something for all of us!

[@ChocolateBoxCottage]

Hi Heidi, I am circling back to this formula. I received the herbs I was missing, so I am ready to make it now. The idea of making both a tea and a tincture is appealing; I might do both. What do you think about making it as a glycerite? I just received my Levo C herbal infuser and would like to try it out using glycerin. The machine can be programmed for time and temperature. I am thinking 185 for 5 hours as that is what the manufacturer recommends. Edit: I decided to try something super simple for the trial run. The machine is making a lemon balm glycerite right now. About the tea... If using cut and sifted herbs, would 2-3 tsp per 8oz of water be enough or should it be stronger? Thank you for taking the time to answer, I appreciate it. Michele

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Michele! That's so exciting about the glycerite! I hope you'll share results in the student community, as people are always wondering about the machines. (including me, lol) I would probably go with 3 tsp per 8 oz of water as a steeped infusion. But then I like strong teas.🥰

[@karenherrmann2069]

Thanks Heidi! Looks like I’m going to be jacking up my rosemary and gotu kola tincture 😂 For anyone on the fence about doing Ditch the Drugstore, do it! I’ve taken it numerous times and learn something new every time.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Definitely!!!!🥰 LOL But I do still love good old rosemary and gotu kola!

[@brilhodeouro]

I have all these herbs already, actually I already made the Rosemary GotoCola, but I want try the second tincture that she is making, but I didn’t get name of one herb. I agree the DTD training is a must.

[@jonebner7811]

New viewer and subscriber due to Rain Country’s recommendation. ❤️. Edit: Do you sell this product that you are making?

[@HeidiVillegas]

No, I don't sell products unless it's to a local person because unfortunately, the government doesn't like herbalists to sell products and also to share information about them. Hmmm....I wonder why? (Said tongue-in-cheek). But if I teach, then people can find the herbs or the formulas they need. But honestly my biggest hope is that people will start making their own....I think this is going to be necessary for many of us soon.

[@jonebner7811]

@@HeidiVillegas Thank you for your reply. I will watch more videos and then seriously think about the possibility of taking classes as I also think it’s going to be necessary soon. Thank you for all you share. God bless you.

[@shelleyharris8673]

Which Tulsi is this one? There seem to be several. :-)

[@christinakeeling9618]

This sounds like a great recipe, but the dosing was not clear on how much a day to take of this

[@HeidiVillegas]

The dosing will depend on the person's size, needs, and constitution. But an average to start with is about 1/2 tsp (3 full droppers) once or twice a day.

[@EileenSmall]

How do you assess the impact of caffeine and nootropics on improving gaming skills? Have you experimented with normotim or any similar alternatives yourself?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Eileen---Another viewer had the exact same question--so odd? I'll copy and pastes the answer below: Hi! Caffeine is a substance found in many plants (coffee of course, as well as guarana, cacao, Camellia sinensis, yerba mate, and others) that has been proven to improve physical and mental acuity on the VERY short-term. There's that spike, then the drop in energy causing fatigue in many. I prefer different herbs, and I love adaptogens taken over time such as eleuthero and ashwagandha. Herbal nootropics need time to start working and should be taken consistently. I know I have seen a big difference, and so have others I know. Specifically, when I stop taking my tincture, I feel a difference. With Normotim, I have no idea, to be honest. I veer away from all pharmaceuticals created in a lab. I've found (for me) they're filled with negative side effects and can be potentially dangerous over time and especially when taken incorrectly. Just my opinion on that.

[@marianlund3650]

Hi Heidi. What daily dosage do you recommend for the tincture? And is it safe to take indefinitely?

[@HeidiVillegas]

This one is a beautiful tonic, and yes, it's safe to take daily for a long period of time. Indefinitely is possible...this depends on the person. I like to take about 1/2 tsp for myself (three full droppers)

[@melindarose2904]

Would you please spell out these herbs. I have not heard of some of them

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Melinda! Rosemary, gotu kola, Bacopa monnieri, Tulsi (Holy Basil), Sage,

[@amyl.3236]

Heidi villlegas. I'm not sure is you still check these old videos. The third herb you list is hard to understand. Are you referring to bopa or bacoba? They are two separate things. The transcript is of no help either. My mother really needs this as she was just diagnosed with dementia.

[@floridahomeandgardeningwit5457]

I have a question on the different topics.. what herbs would you recommend for GERD? My husband have a huge issue with “heart burn “, sometimes he can’t even sleep

[@HeidiVillegas]

Oh, gosh! We have quite a few protocols in our Confident Herbalist Tribe membership that students have shared. Different herbs will work differently for people, so some "tweaking" of formulas may be necessary, especially for something like this. Here are a few thoughts to start with though: chamomile, calendula, ginger, licorice root, marshmallow root or slippery elm (due to the mucilaginous properties), and I'm a fan of taking digestive bitters about 30 minutes before eating and then again about 30 minutes after eating. This may be helpful, too.

[@floridahomeandgardeningwit5457]

@@HeidiVillegas thank you so much for answering…where do you recommend to buy the herbs from.. trusted, “made in USA “ ? We live in FL and not a lots of medical plant can grow here.. or maybe I don’t know.. I am trying to grow some.. very appreciate it. Another thing.. what is bitter bites?

[@floridahomeandgardeningwit5457]

@@HeidiVillegas digestive bitters?

[@LS-hv1wo]

What kind of alcohol or vinegar is your gota kola and rosemary tincture made with? How much liquid to herb do I need? Sorry if I missed it. I am interested in making my first tincture, thank you.

[@HeidiVillegas]

I used 80 proof for this tincture

[@Roxanne-jt9jg]

Where do you find bopa

[@HeidiVillegas]

It's Bacopa monnieri, and you can get it from Starwest Botanicals (afflink): bit.ly/StarBot

[@christinakeeling9618]

I’ve been following along with this brain support was curious just on what is the dose it doesn’t tell you in here if I made this is it going to be 1 mL a day?

[@HeidiVillegas]

I suggest titrating dosing, which means to start smaller (and this would depend on your size in the first place). An "average" amount for a healthy adult is approximately 1/4 to 1/2 tsp one to three times a day. But with "safe" herbs (and these all are), most people can make adjustments as they feel necessary. This is where learning herbalism can be so helpful! www.learn.healingharvesthomestead.com🥰

[@brilhodeouro]

I didn’t get the name of the second herb for the second herb I understood it as Abcoba? Please give me the name ❤

[@HeidiVillegas]

Bacopa monnieri. :-)

[@LindaStephen-u5b]

Where do I find out how much of each herb I use to make each tincture? I am a DTDS Student

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Linda! It will be in the medicine making section of the course. :-) Are you in the student community? You can ask in there, too, as some herbs will be different. Have you been to any of the live chats? These are a lot of fun!

[@beckykarson6306]

Great video! Would you mind listing the herbs in the description box? There are a couple I am not familiar with :)

[@beachmama5]

Someone can correct me if I’m wrong, but these are what I wrote down. The first two she had a combined tincture, but since I have simples, that is how I wrote it down. 1 part Rosemary (10 ml) 1 part Gotu kola (10 ml) 2 part Bacopa Monnieri (20 ml) 1 part Sage (10 ml) 1 part Holy basil (tulsi) (10 ml)

[@beckykarson6306]

Thank you. I just wasn't sure what was mixed with the rosemary and also exactly how to spell the bacopa one.

[@beachmama5]

Just realized I spelled gotu kola wrong 😂

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thank you so much for helping out, @Beachmama5!!! I appreciate you!🥰

[@jenniferflower9265]

Can this help support someone with ADD? Is there anyone who’s tried it for that and it helped enough to make it a bit better?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Jennifer! Honestly, I really like working with certain essential oils for help with attention and focus. Depending on the age of the person, though, this tincture may be helpful, too. I would add some chamomile or lemon balm to support the nervous system and calm the mind.

[@liddiasecrist5313]

can this be made as a glyceride or an oxymel? thank you so much

[@HeidiVillegas]

Yes, absolutely.

[@liddiasecrist5313]

@@HeidiVillegas thank you so much

[@munequitabluegreen7481]

can this be purchased ?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Unfortunately, I don't sell bulk products due to FDA laws on herbalists who teach. BUT I do sometimes do consults for people, and in that case, I can make custom blends.

[@munequitabluegreen7481]

@@HeidiVillegas thank you so much for your quick response, and I understand.

[@cyndigreene8857]

Where can I find Bacopa?

[@HeidiVillegas]

I think I bought mine from Pacific Botanicals or Foster Farms Botanicals. You can try Starwest too: bit.ly/StarBot

[@sauce8420]

What are you self censoring?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Literally anything that the PTB (powers that be) are on the lookout for. I know of three herbalists who have had some big issues, including with finances, because of censorship between FDA and FTC. It's one of the reasons I don't sell products---I teach. They don't like it when herbalists both sell and teach because they consider what we say marketing.

[@sauce8420]

@@HeidiVillegas that makes sense