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How to Choose the Best Herb for YouAn Herbal Jumpstart Course

Workbook III: Pungent

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Published by Rosalee de la Forêt, LLC, Carlton, WAFirst digital edition, April 2019. Published in the U.S.A.

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Table of Contents

Fill-in-the-Blank.....................................................4

Going Deeper..........................................................5

Golden Milk Recipe.................................................7

Turmeric and Cacao Energy Bites..........................8

About Rosalee.........................................................9

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There are tastes within herbalism.

Pungent herbs are often aromatic and in essential oils.

Active volcanoes can be compared to herbs because they light your internal .

We often use pungent herbs for digestion, for and - and whenever we want to move something that’s stuck or stagnant.

Pungent herbs are often ideal for people who tend to feel , , or , as they can increase circulation and bring from the core of the body out to the limbs.

Energetically turmeric is slightly but has a more pronounced effect.

Turmeric can modulate .

The best-quality turmeric is a very bright ( ) color.

Therapeutic dosages of turmeric can be as many as grams a day.

Two tips to increase bioavailability of turmeric is to: 1. 2.

Turmeric is , so if you feel unusually or have eyes or skin, take less or increase fats and liquids in your diet.

Caution in using turmeric at therapeutic doses should be taken if someone has 1. 2. 3.

Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa calls turmeric the in a jar.

You now know that turmeric is a herb. And it strongly modulates . That it’s ideal for people who feel and , especially with signs of .

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After taking the Jumpstart Quizzes in Workbook II to assess your constitution, is turmeric an ideal herb for you? Why or why not?

After trying the Golden Milk Recipe, how did it taste? How did you feel after drinking it? Will you try this recipe again?

Going Deeper

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What are the advantages of using turmeric as a whole herb versus using the standardized extract of curcumin?

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Golden Milk Recipe

Shared with permission from Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal by

Rosalee de la Forêt.

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With no baking involved, these delicious bites are easy to whip up! We love them as an afternoon snack alongside a cup of roasted dandelion root herbal tea. Nut butters can be difficult to stir

together, use room temperature nut butter to make it easier.

Yield: Makes approximately 40 bites

• 1 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (or finely chopped

chocolate)• 3 tablespoons chia seeds, ground coarsely• 1 tablespoon orange zest• 2 teaspoons turmeric powder• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder• pinch of cardamom powder• pinch of sea salt• 1 cup nut butter that is well stirred and room

temperature (peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower butter or other nut butter)

• 3 tablespoons honey (may need to be slightly warmed until it has a syrupy consistency)

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Begin by toasting the oats in a cast iron or other sturdy pan, stirring them frequently over medium-high heat. The oats are done when slightly browned. Place the toasted oats in a large mixing bowl and return the pan to the stove.

Next, toast the coconut flakes in the same pan. You can often do this without the heat on, just using the residual heat from toasting the oats. Watch the coconut flakes closely as they can easily burn. They are done when they are slightly browned and fragrant. Add the toasted coconut to the bowl with the oats.

Add the chocolate chips, chia seeds and orange zest to the bowl. Stir well, allowing the heat from the toasted ingredients to melt the chocolate a bit.

In a small bowl, mix together the turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Add the spices to the oat mixture and stir well.

Add the nut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the oat mixture. Stir well. The ideal consistency is when the mixture can hold together easily, without being too sticky.

Sometimes you may need to adjust the ingredients depending on the consistency of your nut butter. Add a bit more nut butter if it’s too dry. Or add more oats if it’s too sticky or runny.

Once the mixture is well combined, press a small amount into a spoon and then release that to a lined cookie sheet.

Firm the “bites” up by placing them in the refrigerator or freezer. Store in an air tight container. Eat within three days.

Turmeric and Cacao Energy Bites

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About Rosalee

Rosalee de la Forêt, is passionate about helping you explore the world of herbalism and nature connection. She is the Education

Director at LearningHerbs, a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild, and the author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal as well as the online courses The Taste of Herbs, Herbal Cold Care, and Apothecary: The Alchemy of Herbs Video Companion.

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