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How to Choose the Best Herb for YouAn Herbal Jumpstart Course

Workbook VII: Sweet

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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

Ashwagandha and Banana Smoothie...................7

Ashwagandha Energy Balls....................................8

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

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The sweet taste is about .

herbs are mostly found within the sweet taste.

Sweet herbs can be demulcent, they can tissues with their gooey slimy nature - is a good example of this.

Sweet herbs can also modulate the system and are frequently relied upon to improve .

Ayurveda classifies ashwagandha as a rasayana, an herb that rejuvenates and promotes .

We use the of the plant.

Energetically ashwagandha is slightly and a bit .

One of the best indications for ashwagandha is people who are and who have a depleted system.

Because ashwagandha builds tissue and supports overall health, it can help people with illness regain their .

One way ashwagandha helps is by restoring healthy cycles and by relieving

“I use ashwagandha in adaptogenic formulas for all my patients with during and after chemotherapy, radiation, and . The immune-modulating activities of ashwagandha have been well researched and are significant.”

Donald Yance

Ashwagandha is commonly used as a , but it can also be used as a and dried herb.

Ashwagandha works best when taken for at least at the appropriate dosage (around 6 grams or more) for the best effects.

Ashwagandha is a member of the family and so some people with sensitivities might not tolerate ashwagandha, although this seems to be a small percentage of people.

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Ashwagandha is a herb that’s broadly helpful to the immune system.

It’s ideal for people who are burnt out, frazzled or having trouble with .

It’s ideal for people who frequently get a . It’s a really great excuse for using images.

It’s used to support natural especially because it can reset those cycles.

And it’s best used in quantities for an extended period of time.

Review

We began by exploring how you are .

Herbs work best when they’re chosen for , not solely for a .

The four qualities of herbal energetics are , , , and .

Bringing it all together you can choose the best herbs for you by knowing , understanding herbal , using sense-based experiences instead of , and knowing specifics about herbs.

Considering your health goals and constitution, does ashwagandha sound like an ideal herb for you? Why or why not?

Going Deeper

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Have you ever taken adaptogen herbs? What differences did you feel over time?

A good approach to using herbs is to start out taking small amounts. Why do you think that is the best strategy when using herbs?

As you consider all that we’ve explored in this Herbal Jumpstart Course, what stands out for you the most? What big “Ahas” did you have? How will you use this information moving forward?

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Ashwagandha and Banana Smoothie

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Ashwagandha Energy BallsA delicious way to get the nourishing qualities of adaptogenic plants into your daily life.

• ½ cup ashwagandha powder (Withania somnifera)

• ½ cup shatavri powder (Asparagus racemosus)• ½ cup eleuthero powder (Eleutherococcus

senticosus)• ¼ cup licorice powder (Glycyrrhiza glabra)• 1 teaspoon cinnamon• ½ teaspoon nutmeg• ½ teaspoon cardamom

• 1 cup tahini (sesame paste)• 1/3 cup almond butter • ½ cup honey• ½ cup chopped almonds

• ½ cup of cocoa nibs (can substitute chopped chocolate chips if necessary)

• 1 cup of shredded coconut

Begin by mixing all the powdered herbs together. Set them aside once they are combined well.

Over low heat gently warm the nut butters and honey, stirring constantly. The goal of this isn’t to cook the mixture but rather to warm it just enough to help mix it together.

Once it has warmed enough to form a consistent mixture remove from heat. Immediately stir in the chopped almonds followed by the herbal powder mixture. The end result should be a soft and pliable dough mixture.

After the paste has cooled down add the cocoa nibs. If added too soon the heat from the mixture could melt them.

After everything is combined, form about a tablespoon of the dough into a ball. You can then roll this ball in a bed of coconut.

These balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. In our house we eat one to three a day.

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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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