How to use herbs SAFELY at home with Doc Jones (Homegrown Herbalist) | Pantry Chat

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Learning how to use herb medicine safely at home seems daunting. But it really shouldn't be! Learn to use herbs with confidence from Doc Jones of Home Grown Herbalist.
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[@Joe-do1zt]

I live next to a homeless man and his dog got bit by two rattlesnakes when he walked into a den of them. The man was standing in front of my house in a panic not knowing how to help his dog. The emergency vet is thousands of dollars and for him this was not an option. I had to think quickly nd grabbed my activated charcoal I made a poultice and a slurry. We placed a poultice over the bite wounds and syringed the slurry every few seconds. Praise God the next day the dog was still alive and much more aware. We continued with this for 4-5 days and then started with having to contend with necrotic tissue. For this I gave him colloidal silver , that I make , to spray on the wound. The dog has survived and back to a bouncy happy puppy. The dog is almost 100% healed and just has a very small spot of skin where the hair is growing back. I had called three vets, including my own and they would not help , if I hadn’t learned about natural remedies at my church this dog would not have lived. It was a huge wake up call.

[@ONEFREESPIRITED1]

Dog Jones has stories about how incredible plantain leaf can heal bites from poisonous snakes very quickly! Watch his videos. They are so full of valuable information! Everyone should know about this herb. It’s great for stopping the itch from biting insects. You can make salves with it or just apply mashed up, in your mouth if that’s all you have, say out in the wild, (that’s called a spit poultice). We’ve had bee stings, that for me would have really swollen up, applied fresh plantain chewed up and almost instantly the pain is gone and no swelling developed at all! Amazing stuff!

[@juliabrown5948]

Wow thank you for this

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

@@ONEFREESPIRITED1 Yeah. Plantain is a treasure for anything stingy or venomous.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

So glad you were able to help the dog. You did well. :0) Next time if you add some Echinacea and marshmallow you won't even get the necrotic wound from a rattlesnake bite. Echinacea actually neutralizes the tissue-dissolving enzyme in the venom and marshmallow has a gift for talking tissue out of dying. Have a look at the Venom & Sting Formula on my website for some other plants that are good to have on board as well. Doc Jones

[@donnamartz6361]

Wow, Joe! Good for you! What a loving thing that you did. God bless you! 🐕

[@Romans828girl]

I have severe issues with my esophagus. I paused this video after the crampbark story and went over to the Homegrown Herbalist website. I got my order yesterday. I've used it twice, and it does exactly what Doc Jones says it will do. He is not exaggerating. I am floored.

[@kimmieb2u]

I had the same thing happen to me as his wife. My emergency room visit was long and painful. They had to put me out to get it out. I'm going to get some of this asap!!!

[@VoiceoverMomentum]

Do o you think it’ll do the same for tracheal collapse in dogs?

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I absolutely LOVE this !!!! As an unemployed nurse who may never be able to work in the field again because I refuse the poison, although I advocate for a lot of vaccines but they have been turned into a weapon against us instead of for us…..anyhow, seeing the medications pumped into people is so concerning to me, I’ve always been one for alternative medication and only use modern medicine when absolutely emergent, I have a deeper passion for herbal medicine now ! My kitchen table is full of jars of stuff I’ve been drying ! When I would be training a new nurse and they were overwhelmed with remembering everything I would encourage them by saying, “knowing something is easier than remembering something”…..when you do something and learn it, you know it so you don’t have to remember !!! Blessings and health to all….now I’m headed to his channel :) I’m glad you are feeling better Carolyn!

[@reneebulkley1333]

Beautifully said.🌿 Thank you for sharing.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

We seem to get a lot of nurses in the herb school. Great folks. Doc Jones

[@FineFeatheredHomestead]

Since it's a bizarre modern war in hospitals, on behalf of all those you've treated throughout your career: Thank you for your service!

[@endtimesareuponus8930]

I don't trust regular doctors or nurses. The mostly "bandage" people up instead of cure.

[@MrsKeane25]

There's a lot of us in this situation now.

[@marilynwalsh7957]

Wow. Two of my favorite people together.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Carolyn and Josh have certainly become two of my favorite people. And those kids! Too precious. :0) Doc Jones

[@dryerfire5384]

I love that you guys are covering more herbal topics lately! I love all of your topics, especially ones that introduce me to new ideas, but herbalism is actually how I found this channel initially. I’m very motivated to be capable in this field because of my children. We’ve been burned by the medical system and I want to know my children will always have access to care through me no matter what. Thank you for sharing, I will definitely be saving for this school as well. I’ve been waiting to find one I trust and I am much more willing to trust a school that you have taken and approved of than a random one off the internet. Thank you so much for sharing this info!!

[@taracriste1]

My husband and I do not have health insurance per say, but we use natural remedies and essential oils. We learn, we use therapeutic grade oils and bee pollen, I really feel like we go to God and trust the Word of God over a medical doctor. Not saying a doctor is bad, but a lot of them are though. I love this topic! God has given us everything we need to live. Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 2 Peter 1

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

If we're anxious to do good and are willing to listen, the Lord seems happy to teach us things. I've sure been grateful for those sorts of insights and input as I try to learn or to help folks with healing. Doc Jones

[@spoolsandbobbins]

❤

[@homesteadingatkookergehoft8131]

So glad to see Doc Jones here!!!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it. Doc Jones

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

I'm fangirling over here in WV~~~I'm in the school, too and I love Doc Jones!! Joining his school is one of the very best things I've done! I finished the courses a few years ago, but I continue to enjoy his teaching and I learn more as times goes along. Just this morning I had a daughter with severe menstrual cramping and I knew what to do, because of the school. My husband pulled/tore a muscle in his chest this summer and we healed it with comfrey/castor oil poultices. I stepped on a tack (which ran completely into my heel), and while I sat on the floor gathering my wits (it hurt!), I instructed my daughter (she's also a student...just began the school) to make a poultice using Bentonite clay and we wrapped my foot, then she brought a bit of colloidal silver for me to take internally in case of infection. Lobelia has practically brought me back from the edge of severe anxiety attacks, which started occurring when I went through several years of terribly stressful situations in my life. I was crippled with anxiety....and Lobelia came to the rescue. I could go on for hours. Thank you for sharing this interview and God bless both your homestead and Doc's school!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

I'm glad you're enjoying the school Sounds like you family is lucky to have you. :0) Doc Jones

[@kerrihatz2410]

I absolutely love Doc Jones! I’m also a student of his and have traveled to Southern Idaho to attend his classes in person and do plant walks. I highly recommend to anyone that is able, to join his classes and gain the knowledge to start taking control of your own health on a day-to-day basis using herbs. I have treated injured animals in our family with the information I learned from his classes. Thank you Carolyn!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks Kerri. Glad you're enjoying the school. :0) Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/

[@botanicalbecca8443]

This has to be one of my favorite chats I've seen yet! Listening while I'm dehydrating anise hyssop, sage, lemon balm, and chives from our garden. 💗🌿 Herbalism has changed my life, and it's such a joy to watch others dive deeper into our ancestral medicine. Love Doc Jones! Thank you for a great talk! 🙏🏼

[@jennifersinclair6044]

I've been avoiding allopathic medicine my entire life. I was blessed to have parents that focused more on diet & natural remedies. Listening to one's body is almost a lost art. Most parents don't teach their kids about it or encourage them to do it. Thank you for putting a spotlight on this topic. I will definitely check out his channel.

[@23mcgraw50]

I have been on a discovery of herbs growing wild in my yard since I recently moved. Self heal, purple coneflower and plantain are abundant so I started researching each and their medicinal properties. Nature truly has a superb intelligence. This talk was great! 😀👍

[@itsno1duh]

I have found that what grows all around us is amazing if we just give it a chance to be of use... My story around poke root is too much for here but a real ol'timey friend mentioned it's use so I studied up on it and first braved a few berries (don't chew!) when I was at death's door with a real life affirming result in a couple days. Now I eat or take something from that plant almost daily, it is truly a beloved part of my urban homestead. Beautiful, free, nutritious, herbal, bounty for freezing it's a gift from God in my book. That is just ONE! lol

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

We really are surrounded by a wonderful abundance of medicine. Doc Jones

[@endtimesareuponus8930]

Nature doesn't have any intelligence. God does.

[@endtimesareuponus8930]

@@itsno1duh yes. I used to buy dandelion greens. Now I ouch them from my yard. Free

[@lizzieschuch2800]

I would love to hear the story if you ever have time. I'm sick too.

[@LilCraftyNook]

“We don’t want to keep numbers that we don’t want to know the answers to”. Wow!! That is profound!! My dad proudly states how we don’t know what’s really in supplements because the FDA hasn’t approved them. Well, maybe it’s because they don’t *want* to test them!!?? The US has shown this over and over again during this pandemic too!!

[@kated4359]

Well said!!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yup. It costs hundreds of thousands of dollars to get something approved through the FDA. For some reason, folks aren't interested in paying those fees so that the FDA can tell them that it's OK to do what humans have been doing safely and effectively for the past 5000 years or so. LOL Doc Jones

[@HGICQueenDiamondAries]

I just made my very first herbal cough syrup, it has mullein leaf, raw honey, and brandy. I had somewhat of a recipe, like a template because the recipe seemed a little too complicated to do simple things (saute and strain mullein, set it aside, melt honey, etc) so I edited the recipe to make more than a pint and to make it a slow cooker recipe instead of stove top. It turned out extremely great, and I actually got to put it to good use because I was using air conditioner humidifiers to cool off my house. My lungs were full of crap from allergies and night air plus the humidifier junk. Two tablespoons is a life saver with crud in your chest, I'm proud of me. I'm glad I came across this video so I can watch it ahead of time before I need to make herbal elixirs. Thanks.

[@earthzeroapothecary]

I'm proud of you, too, beautiful soul!! I know the Earth is proud of you, as well. 💚💚💚

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Mullein is wonderful stuff. :0) Doc Jones

[@earthzeroapothecary]

@@HomeGrownHerbalist I've been binge-watching your channel all day today! So glad to have found your knowledge!!

[@FineFeatheredHomestead]

Mullein is really helpful relieving cough. I keep a bag of it dried for tea with honey as needed.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

@@earthzeroapothecary Thanks for checking out the channel. :0)

[@dellanira6327]

I love it when two completely different content creators that I subscribe to come together unexpectedly! I love Doc. Jones! He is the best 🏆🥇

[@camicri4263]

Love this, can't wait to have my own herb/ medicinal garden! I remember years ago my mom was so sick of her stomach and we were at some friends house for dinner.... They had a country home Dr and the friend went up the hill and gathered some St John's sort made mom a tea and in about 30 minutes to an hour after drinking it she sat at the table and are with us. I can never forget that. Also my parents had gastritis and colitis ....They drank st John's sort every morning on empty stomach for 20 years. They could not eat a fruit, no problem now and this is 45 years ago since they stopped during it. What God made it's priceless!

[@Airstreamyogigirl]

Its so true..if you're willing to listen. I love this video.. probably my favorite one. My experiences with Plants have been very intuitive and rewarding. I'm relieved to know I'm not crazy! I walk through my garden every morning to see "who wants to become human today"..I joke to them.. as i select my daily tea ingredients. I'm now tempted to seek out this guests courses! Thanks for an awesome session!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Well...we may still be crazy. But maybe crazy isn't so bad. LOL I love the connection you have to your green friends in the garden. I'll bet they're happy to get to be part of you. :0) Doc Jones

[@earthzeroapothecary]

What an interesting dichotomy, considering pets and humans are more closely related than previously thought and currently taught. He probably has a better survivability rate than most other vets, and presumably would in an emergent situation with humans. Yet, our system denies herbal medicine in favor of financial interests, not human interest.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Very few critters ever left my vet practice without a little bag full of herbs for their problems. They're just amazing tools for healing. Doc Jones

[@derekclawson4236]

Always great videos! We have used many herbs at our homestead. If used correctly many of them are highly effective. Yarrow, self heal, comfrey, Elderberry, plantain, tulsi, turkey tail, reishi, etc are all very effective.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

YUp. Herbs are wonderful allies for all sorts of things. Doc Jones

[@gowest5145]

Is this recorded before Carolyn got pregnant? Hope the morning sickness is doing better. Thanks for the information!! Appreciate it!

[@LoveandHates6]

Love his point about learning the application of the herb and you'll find a whole host of situations that you can apply that knowledge that may not be in your typical "usage list". Great stuff! Thank you for sharing.

[@FineFeatheredHomestead]

Yep, that's a way more practical, economical and efficient way to go about it, for sure! I focused on the most common ailments in the family first. Then made 1 batch of each, tested them over time to see how effective they were, and expanded from there into teas, tinctures, herbal infused oils, and salves. Then, I found alternate herbs for the same or similar use and tested some of them. It's amazing how effective and simple many are!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

True understanding of the body and of the plant opens doors to healing that are easily missed if all we're doing is memorizing a list. I have several students in the school that have completed other well-known programs (most of which are vastly more expensive than mine) who comment on what a different experience they're having with our approach. Knowledge for the sake of knowledge is great. But real understanding of the patterns and processes of living things provides the links that bring all that knowledge together so that there can be real engagement in the processes of healing folks. That's kind of what we're all about at the HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine. It seems like youtube videos, blogs and magazine articles are always full of lists of things that can change our lives. What can really change us is true understanding. Doc Jones

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

@@FineFeatheredHomestead That, Victoria, is the perfect model for learning how to engage with herbs. Good work. :0) Doc Jones

[@bodyofhope]

Yes! Even if you only learn about one herb, you'll learn so many applications for it (like he said about the mint), that you'll want to expand your knowledge.

[@julieg3305]

What a wonderful surprise to see doc Jones on your page! He's fantastic 😊

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it Julie. :0) Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/

[@urthesmile4me990]

Wow! How blessed you were to have Doc drive all the way up to your home. I love how in tune he is. He is a wealth of knowledge!

[@joanmills1592]

I ABSOLUTELY love Doc Jones. I have all of his books. Not only will you be informed but you will laugh and (laughter is the best medicine.) To all of you here I hope you can somehow join Doc Jones via school or videos..

[@MadMimm]

I love this chat! I started leaning herbalism for my husband and I about a year ago and there is still so much to learn. The part about intuition and listening to your body really hit me. I am obsessed with the cinnamon basil in my garden, I can't walk past it without stopping and snagging a leaf. I even picked some flowering stalks and made a fresh floral arrangement. I just can't get enough of it. The problem is that there isn't a whole lot of literature on it besides culinary uses. I did find a healing salve recipe that works really well. The learning journey continues. Thank you for pointing the way to Doc Jones, I love any chance to learn new things.

[@charmc4152]

This talk came up in my feed a few times, and I intended to listen, but I never did - until today. This was such an entertaining and informative chat to listen in on. I'm very interested in learning more from Dr. Jones! 🙂 I'm glad I listened. It was definitely the right time.

[@HomesteadingFamily]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charmc4152]

@HomesteadingFamily Thanks! It felt like the timing was just right! I bought an encyclopedia of herbal medicine recently, and I was wishing there was someone I could learn more about herbs from that had a good grasp of what they can do. There are a lot of people I could probably learn from, but I think Dr. Jones' background is a good fit for me. I hope to sign up for his program soon. 😊

[@Truologye]

Thank you.

[@westrose586]

Thank you so much for introducing Doc Jones and his school. A joy.

[@dianewilson8898]

Love Doc Jones. He has helped me on several occasions and have A LOT of his tinctures/kits.

[@amytheamateurherbalist]

Love Doc Jones!!

[@glorytogodhomestead3495]

Thank you Carolyn for having Dr. Jones on your program. This is something I’ve been needing for a long time. I have signed up!

[@heidivanzee3242]

I love Doc Jones so glad you had him on!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks Heidi. Doc Jones

[@cassityart7001]

Great interview. The happy herbalist! Are we finally at a time in our society that we are willing to RETURN to Terrain Method instead of mimicking the Rockefeller Industrial Medical Machine. 💊🦠💉🧪🤑

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

One can hope so. Doc Jones

[@BonBoy37]

I hope so.

[@jessicamcleymore6447]

Yay! Doc jones has been helping me treat my cows relentless mastitis!

[@FineFeatheredHomestead]

Fantastic chat! Looking forward to more on this. Been studying it for a few years now, learning slowly and methodically.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it Victoria. I think Carolyn did a fantastic job leading that discussion and also had some really great thoughts and insights. She and Josh are amazing folks. Doc Jones

[@theresahouck3516]

Oh, how I love Dr. Jones!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

You're too kind Theresa. Thanks for watching. Doc Jones

[@bettynelson3083]

LOVE your videos! New too herbs and I'm loving them. Thank you for your honesty and your knowledge!

[@marilizepretorius234]

Thank you for having an honest conversation about Herbs! Really enjoy your Channel!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it Marilize. :0) Doc Jones

[@FirstnameLastname-en1im]

I'm an idaho native and feel good about these residents of the state of idaho helping others with their knowledge of Gods' plants.

[@lindaleigh4815]

Wow! Awesome information! Heading there today!

[@Maddy_might]

Love this! Thanks for the info. Going to do a deeper dive....early, often, and after.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Come on in. the water's fine. :0) Doc Jones

[@saundradale9031]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad it helped Saundra. Thanks for watching. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/

[@colleenavery232]

LOVE Doc! Excellent info Thank You!

[@belieftransformation]

Wonderful vlog; thanks for sharing! I love plant medicine & am still learning in my 60+ years!

[@shelledomek8508]

I love Doc Jones 😁

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

Thanks for sharing this great interview with us! There's a lot of information there!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Carolyn was wonderful to visit with. :0) Doc Jones

[@lesliemelby7633]

What a great combination Carolyn and Doc. You guys are amazing. I just love Doc's laugh. Because of this conversation I looked up the medicinal properties of Thai Basil, my favorite. So many benefits. You two are so inspiring.

[@susanb5873]

I was hoping you would ask him, “What is one or two herbal plants people should start with that have a diverse benefit?” 🙂❤️❤️ Love your videos and am going to look his up too. Looking forward to learning more about herbs. No wonder homemade soups are good. Lots of herbs in there. At least that’s where I use the most 🙂

[@iHartGwen]

Plantain and Comfrey and my go-to's this year!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Hi Susan, honesty you could pick about any herb and find remarkable utility in it. Take chamomile for example, it's calming and good for insomnia. It makes a good tea to use topically for conjunctivitis, It's good for menstrual cramps. It's good for muscle and nerve pain internally or topically. It has antiviral and antibiotic properties.... And lots of herbs are capable of that much diversity. Have a look at my books The HomeGrown Herbalist and The HomeGrown Herbalist Guide to Medicinal Weeds. They are both full of great plants that you may already have on your place or could if you wanted to. Both are available on my website. :0) Doc Jones

[@mellowlou8900]

Dandelion is easily recognizable and I believe all parts are useful. Start with one plant that you already know. Once you know how to use the root, leaves, flowers, then add another plant. Caution...be careful where you gather from. No yards treated with pesticides, no fields next to highways and main roads, etc.

[@isabelladavis1363]

a great talk with two very wise people...

[@803trends]

Can't wait

[@doriegeorge6686]

Awesome! Love Doc Jones!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

I appreciate it Dorie. Thanks for watching. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/

[@fredsnyder3063]

Thank you for being a teacher

[@joanncase]

Thank you. That’s so encouraging. One plant at a time. 😊

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yup. No reason to over complicate things. You can change your life by making one little green friend at a time. That's why I give folks lifetime access to the school when they sign up. Life's a journey, not a race. :0) Doc Jones

[@cookiewilcox5082]

Wow. So much logic and reasoning here. Thank you❤

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it Cookie. My Mom was a Wilcox. I'll bet we're cousins. :0) Doc Jones

[@cookiewilcox5082]

We probably are related. Our Wilcox family is in Iowa.

[@reneebulkley1333]

L♡VED THIS. FULL OF LAUGHTER. I was under the understanding that SOME herbs are safe -- however, SOME herbs could be considered very dangerous. Very nice interview. I will definitely watch this video again and seach for the podcast. THANK YOU!♡

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

The vast majority of herbs in common usage these days have very wide margins of safety. The only times one needs to be really careful are during pregnancy, lactation or when combining them with pharmaceuticals. Doc Jones

[@MGMG-88]

Thank you for this video. I have now subscribed to homegrown herbalist. I feel confident in his knowledge.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks for subscribing to the HomeGrown Herbalist channel. I really appreciate that. :0) Doc Jones

[@nikilondon]

Ah I love doc jones! His courses are amazing!!!!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks Niki. Glad you're enjoying the courses. Doc Jones

[@nikilondon]

@HomegrownHerbalist thanks! I recommend them to everyone! My favorite herb school so far and I've taken courses from both the herbal academy and the school of natural living. You make it fun and present the info in an easy way to grab hold!

[@tanarehbein7768]

Thank you, interesting content. Congrats on your coming little one!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

It was a really good conversation. I love talking to Carolyn. Doc Jones

[@heathenTovea]

wonderful information thank you .

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it Barbie. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/

[@janfelshaw8217]

Two of my favorites on one video. 🤗

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it Jan. Thanks. Doc Jones

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

I really enjoyed this video, so much great information. Many Blessings to you all!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks for sharing your day with us and watching. Doc Jones

[@saucywench9122]

"memory is usage". Welp, I'm not gonna remember that then! The mention of serendipitous plant or knowledge finds is absolutely true. A plant or a piece of knowledge pings my radar in such a small way and then I need it shortly thereafter. I call them information nuggets, little pieces of mental gold to add to my mine (mind).

[@ShortbusMooner]

Trying to collect old herbal homeopathy books! Thanks for the tips! 🙏🏻

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Old books are treasures. Some of my favorite herbs books are hundreds of years old. I don't own many of the actual antiques...mostly just newer printings of dusty old stuff but I sure enjoy reading them. Doc Jones

[@CDGMR1]

Great video!!

[@juliepeterson142]

Thank you so much! Doc's point about the dosage to allow the herbs to work is so helpful. I've been slowly moving towards an off-grid lifestyle as life circumstances and finances will allow. I have been very interested in the off-grid health topics you've been covering recently. This grounded and healthy way of life has allowed me to lower my depression medication, and I would love to take the plunge and get off of them completely. I'd love more information on transitioning from traditional medicine to an herbal routine. I'll be sure to check out Doc's school to find the best herbs for stress and balancing serotonin levels.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

There are some wonderful plants to help our brains. Just be careful about combining them with meds. Also be really careful (and under a doctor's care) if you discontinue those sorts of meds. Doc Jones

[@endtimesareuponus8930]

Anti Depressants ruined my health. I used them for decades. I almost died. You don't need them. What's keeping you from enjoying life?

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you!!!

[@judyluchies2492]

Thank you,😇🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@beckymorris722]

I love his sense of humor and he laughs at his own jokes!

[@ShushLorraine]

The fear of trying to remember what plant is need for what disease and where, when and how to obtain it, etc has kept me fearful of starting. That was a good 25 years ago when I read my mother's copy of Back To Eden by Jethro Kloss. Through the years, just a little knowledge has helped. I wish I'd forged on, especially after listening to your video here. Thank you both!

[@TheFrontAcre]

This was great! Love doc Jones!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks for watching and enjoying. :0) Doc Jones

[@dancnluc1]

Great video. Love growing herbs.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Growing your own is really the best of the best when it comes to herbal medicine. Doc Jones

[@bethsands7665]

Awesome and very informative , relaxing and smart content.

[@HomesteadingFamily]

Glad it was helpful!

[@journeyoflovelight]

Really enjoyed this.. Thank you. -Melanie 🦋🦋

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks Melanie. Doc Jones

[@maryloomis8075]

Carolyn and doc Jones, Thank you for this video I am growing herbs and have identified many "weeds" in my yard that can be used medicinally and as food. I am apprehensive about using some of them because I'm not secure in my knowledge of them. I do grow and use chamomile and all the kitchen, cooking herbs. I once grew savory which helped with bug bites when crushed and rubbed on the skin. I used it and it was amazing! So...keep teaching people all you can. We appreciate this knowledge. I may just look up the doc's site!

[@pclark9138]

He’s a crack up! Live his humor. Great guest.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you had a good time. I certainly did. :0) Doc Jones

[@JulieRNeidlinger]

This was very good. I have ordered the seeds to plan in a special bed for next year.

[@lisasmith7196]

Great information!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks Lisa .Glad you enjoyed it. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/

[@elledan]

luv this guy

[@stephaniejoyce6896]

Great video! I'm heading over to check out the herbal school now.

[@Yachid]

Congratulation'z Caorlyn~

[@debracook1688]

Congratulations, Carolyn. You are so young looking to have so many beautiful children already, so I’m sure this one will be beautiful too. And your family has a hard working husband, and father. I’m allergic to so much, I never thought elderberries would bother me. But they do. My stomach doesn’t even tolerate pain meds or many antibiotics. But again congratulations.

[@lizzieschuch2800]

Elderberries must be boiled for 5 minutes before use. They have two compounds that join to make cyanide and will cause serious upset as your body tries to remove toxins for 24-36 hours.

[@bodyofhope]

I'm very sensitive too! It's awful especially when you're chronically ill. You may have already, but I would suggest trying Chlorophyll gel caps. They shouldn't bother you bc it's just like having a bunch of spinach without the fiber. It's good for your stomach, builds red blood cells, builds blood oxygen, good for liver & kidneys, and has copper which is good if you have anemia or fatigue. I recommend the Chlorofresh gel caps by Nature's Way (I believe that's the name of the brand) bc the gel caps are preserved whereas most Chlorophyll is already "dead." Live Peppermint herbs are also wonderful for inflammation and stomach issues.... PS Peppermint has immune system boosting properties and antibiotic properties as does the Chlorophyll! I've been taking the Chlorophyll for a long time, and there's only a handful of research showing the blood boosting, oxygen boosting factors, UNTIL Covid hit, and now there's a lot more peer reviewed research to support it!

[@Coastal.Redwood.Homestead]

Awesome I just signed up

[@judymarielamb2408]

I’m so happy to hear that you’re here in Idaho 😃 I’m in canyon county 🥰 really appreciate your sharing

[@HomesteadingFamily]

Thanks for watching!

[@avermontlife]

I find that a good plant app used liberally around the homestead has transcended my ability to identify medicinal plants that grow locally. I just discovered a white vervain yesterday, and last week I discovered coltsfoot, just a weed to most. Along with growing much of my own medicine cabinet, I am loving discovering what is growing in my biome. Even monkeys use herbs, hence our species and our forebears have utilized the use of medicinal plants for millions of years.

[@googlyeyedgirl806]

I use coltsfoot for cramps/pms! It is amazing!

[@doubles1545]

Probably goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway- be careful with plant identification apps. They are not 100% accurate. Use the app as a start, but do follow up research to be sure before putting anything in your body.

[@catiebarber728]

Hey Carolyn! I want to dive into this topic. Earlier this year my husband went into anaphylactic shock and had to be rushed to the hospital. He had no prior history of food allergy. He had eaten some mustard greens from the garden and dried beans I made with ham hock and herbs. We had him tested for every ingredient used in the meal, and of all the things, he is allergic to parsley and garlic. I have used garlic a zillion times before, and parsley plenty. The allergist has never even heard of something being allergic to garlic. I am absolutely on board with herbalism and naturopathy, but I am struggling with my confidence to try these things out when I have so much at stake! I would love some feedback from Doc Jones on understanding how I can help him.

[@fotochikyo]

I'm so sorry to hear that! I've never heard of a garlic allergy also. Did your husband get the covid vaccine?

[@heatheraz4680]

I have a garlic allergy. I end up with a migraine. Small amounts I am okay with so I still cook with it sparingly. I figured it out about 27 years ago. Glad your husband is okay.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Allergies can be bizarre, random things. When working with someone with plant allergies, youl want to avoid any plants from the same family of those they're allergic to. Doc Jones

[@sarah2.017]

I'm a pharmacist, and I have heard of true garlic allergy. It's very rare but does happen; allergy to onions is somewhat more common.

[@bobcostas9716]

Garlic, Onions, Chives, Shallots, etc, are alliums. I was a cook for a long time, and allium intolerance is not uncommon. A proper allium allergy, that could cause anaphylaxis, is very rare. You may want to get a second opinion from a different allergist to confirm the diagnosis. It would be a shame to find out the hard way that your allergist was wrong.

[@carolynmeadows]

Awesome information

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks. Doc Jones

[@deborahcaldwell9775]

ooo I am a student of this wonderful school myself, but I’m not a student yet because I haven’t had a welcome note from my new teachers. Where are you? Where are you? My name is Debbie and I’m up in the state of Maine and I’m going to build my backyard into a garden with the help of someone who’s coming this very day to design it with me. He is a landscape artist and he has the wheelhouse for that kind of a project, says he I’m so thrilled.

[@kaybyrd8500]

Great interview

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Carolyn is a great interviewer. I was really impressed with how she directed that process and got such good coverage of things that were interesting. She has a gift. Doc Jones

[@lizzieschuch2800]

I love his mad hatter laugh.

[@blissfulmomentsfarm3730]

I looked at the herbalist school and I can’t afford it at this time, however I am going to subscribe to his channel. Maybe one day!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Holler when you're ready. I'd love to join you on that journey. In the meantime enjoy the youtube channel and have a look at the blog articles on my site. There's some good info there. I've written a couple of books you might like too. Doc Jones

[@blissfulmomentsfarm3730]

@@HomeGrownHerbalist Thank you! Funny story, I have been interested and while I was watching this God nudged me to learn herbalism. So I will definitely be watching. I was laid off recently so as soon as I am employed again and caught up I will absolutely check it out. Thank you so much!

[@markkristynichols845]

I’m sorry Doc, but no way do you look old enough to have been a doc for 30 years!!! 🤣. But I’m guessing it’s cuz you are an herbalist! Hey Carolyn!! Congrats sis! So excited for you all!!! ❤️ y’all, Kristy in Missouri zone 6b 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@cindybehn9801]

I love learning from you Carolyn, but I need the CC, PLEASE!

[@kerrydesilets4226]

What a wonderful surprise! I love your videos Carolyn and I've been watching a lot of Doc Jones recently so I was so pleased to see this video in my feed! I would love to see a video where Doc Jones' wife goes over some of the herbs that can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. I've spent the past six years in this phase and will continue to spend quite a few more. So it would be nice to be able to use more than just strawberry and raspberry leaves confidently! If I've got a fever because I'm sick, and I can't use yarrow, what are my options? Or heartburn? I would love to have herbal alternatives I can turn to.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Hi Kerry. We are working on a really comprehensive lesson for the school on that topic. In the mean time, Echinacea is safe for pregnant ladies for fighting an infection and marshmallow powder daily in your morning smoothie would make your guts quite happy. Doc Jones

[@kerrydesilets4226]

Thank you so much for responding!! I hope you will announce when that class is ready on your channel, I would love to take it! Thank you so much for your recommendations, they are much appreciated. God bless!

[@seekwisdom5102]

Edited: Just found you on podbean :) Do you have a podcast? I would love to listen to your interviews and chats while working in the garden. I have an mp3 player and download a bunch in the morning and listen to them while work, great way to learn things. Thanks

[@itsamonkieplanet9367]

Northern ID is beautiful a lot like Southern AB

[@vanessaadams9145]

I have recently decided to take the classes to become a registered herbalist here in Ontario Canada. It just fascinates me how much God has put at our disposal, free! Currently I am studying Golden Rod, Pearly Everlasting and Yarrow. Three plants that grow in abundance here. The other heavy hitter is St John's Wort....this one really fascinates me! And I was actually successful in growing it this season 😊

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yup. The Good Lord has been very generous. Heck, even most of the, briars brambles and noxious weeds are good medicine. :0) Doc Jones

[@PrayerOpensDoor]

I too am in BC, 🇨🇦 . Can I ask you what herbalist schooling you are taking n Canada? I have been participating in Homegrown Herbalist for about a year. Thanks

[@jenniferflower9265]

What are the laws like practicing herbalism in Canada?

[@TheHarlequindane]

I'm also a student of Doc Jones😁

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

:0)

[@lizworkman9967]

I always have liquid benadryl on hand before I take any new herb because I have many sensitivities and allergies. It just makes sense.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Brigham tea works too...and tastes better....and doesn't make you sleepy. :0) Doc Jones

[@doubles1545]

Excellent conversation. And I adore Doc Jones’ big belly laugh 😊

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

@@robby9710 Don't feel bad Robby. I thought it was a bit obnoxious too. I need to work on a more reserved chuckle. :0) Doc Jones

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@natureswildplayground]

What would both of you recommend for tension migraines