The French Herbal

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Hello friend of the herbs. My name is Christophe. I am a french herbalist. On this podcast, I will take you on a journey to discover French style herbalism based on tradition and practical experience. Welcome!

  1. 5D AGO

    Red Vine Leaf: Herbal Remedy for Poor Circulation & Hemorrhoids

    Red vine leaf tea improves circulation & eases hemorrhoids—here’s how to use this French herbal remedy safely & effectively. Free eBook on preparing your herbal teas for the 4 seasons: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/obtain-your-free-ebook/ Link to the article: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/podcast/red-vine-leaf-herbal-remedy-for-poor-circulation-hemorrhoids/ (0:00) - Intro (0:53) - Botanical information (4:15) - Picking and drying (4:59) - Constituents and energetics (6:35) - Free ebook: Herbal Teas for the 4 Seasons! (6:51) - Venous insufficiency (6:54) - Marqueur sans nom (10:48) - My personal issues with venous insufficiency (13:01) - Hemorrhoids (14:07) - Fragile capillaries/spider veins (15:10) - Diarrhea (16:25) - Side note: creating blends by constituents (17:38) - Slow down bleeding (go see a doctor first) (18:09) - Mouthwash, gargle and skin applications (18:54) - Forms and quantities (22:27) - Precautions Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or take medications.

    24 min

  2. FEB 7

    Linden Tea Benefits: How to Use for Stress, Fever, and Heart Health

    Discover the medicinal properties of Linden flowers. Learn about its calming effects on the nervous system, its use as a diaphoretic for fevers, and traditional French preparations for cardiovascular support. Free eBook on preparing your herbal teas for the 4 seasons: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/obtain-your-free-ebook/ Link to the article: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/podcast/linden-tea-benefits-how-to-use-for-stress-fever-and-heart-health/ (0:00) Introduction (1:51) Botanica information (4:32) Parts used (6:33) Constituents and energetics (7:30) To calm overexcitement and "hot" tempers (13:03) Free eBook: Herbal Teas through the 4 seasons! (13:19) Side note: Linden can be stimulating (13:58) Linden as diaphoretic (15:02) Cardiovascular properties (16:52) Soothing the digestive tract (18:19) Forms and quantities (19:51) Precautions Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or take medications.

    21 min

  3. JAN 31

    Red Poppy: Nature’s Gentle Remedy for Irritative Coughs & Sleep

    Bright red fields of poppies aren't just for photos—they are a powerhouse of traditional French herbalism! Let's dive into the medicinal uses of the Red Poppy (Corn Poppy) and learn why this "gentle cousin" of the opium poppy is one of the best remedies for dry, irritative coughs and restless nights. Free eBook on preparing your herbal teas for the 4 seasons: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/obtain-your-free-ebook/ Link to the article: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/podcast/red-poppy-natures-gentle-remedy-for-irritative-coughs-sleep/ (00:00) Introduction (01:04) Botanical information (03:27) Parts used, picking (04:29) Constituents and energetics (05:34) To calm dry and irritative coughs (08:42) When not to use red poppy: productive coughs (10:27) Mild calming and sedative effect (11:34) Forms and quantities (12:59) Red poppy syrup recipe (16:29) Precautions Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or take medications.

    18 min

  4. JAN 24

    Blessed Thistle: The Forgotten Bitter Tonic for Digestion and Detox

    Discover the healing power of Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus). Learn how this "relaxing diaphoretic" supports digestion, liver health, and fevers. Christophe from TheFrenchHerbal explains how to harvest, dry, and use this forgotten classic of French herbalism. Free eBook on preparing your herbal teas for the 4 seasons: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/obtain-your-free-ebook/ Link to the article: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/podcast/blessed-thistle-the-forgotten-bitter-tonic-for-digestion-and-detox/ (00:51) Botanical information (02:26) Harvesting (03:51) Historical uses (05:24) Constituents (07:11) Free eBook: Herbal Teas for the 4 Seasons (07:30) Energetics (07:46) As a bitter tonic for digestion (13:15) Hepatoprotective like milk thistle? (13:38) As a general tonic (14:32) Diaphoretic (17:43) Expectorant (18:21) Allergies with lung component (18:53) Joint pain (19:35) External use (19:47) For beer making (20:16) Forms and quantities (21:25) Precautions Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or take medications.

    22 min

  5. JAN 17

    HARN2 : Aronia (Chokeberry) for Longevity & Cape Geranium for Sinusitis

    A practical review of two scientific studies on medicinal plants: aronia (Aronia melanocarpa) as a protective fruit against major modern diseases, and Cape geranium (Pelargonium sidoides) as a potential complement to antibiotics in bacterial sinusitis. Free eBook on preparing your herbal teas for the 4 seasons: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/obtain-your-free-ebook/ Link to the article: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/podcast/harn2-aronia-for-longevity-cape-geranium-for-sinusitis/ (00:00) Introduction (01:10) Study 1 – Aronia (chokeberry): the great protector (08:52) Free eBook – Herbal Teas for the 4 Seasons (09:11) Study 2 – Cape geranium for acute bacterial sinusitis Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or take medications.

    17 min

  6. JAN 10

    Black Horehound: calming tension and nervous excitability

    Black horehound (Ballota nigra) is a forgotten medicinal plant with a strong personality—bitter, pungent, and surprisingly effective. In this article, I explore its botany, traditional uses, and modern herbal applications for nervous agitation, spasms, coughs, and more. Free eBook on preparing your herbal teas for the 4 seasons: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/obtain-your-free-ebook/ Link to the article: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/podcast/black-horehound-calming-tension-and-nervous-overexcitability/ (00:00) Introduction (00:52) Botanical information (06:10) Where it grows (06:52) Parts used (07:29) Constituents and energetics (08:26) Free ebook: Herbal Teas for the 4 Seasons! (08:44) Antiparasitic, worm-killing agent (10:19) Calms the nervous system and helps to sleep (11:54) Heart-mind interactions (13:06) Tinnitus (14:37) Coughing fits, whooping cough (17:04) Dry and irritative cough (18:08) Forms and quantities (20:32) Contraindications and precautions Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or take medications.

    23 min

  7. JAN 3

    Ginkgo biloba Explained: Brain, Memory, Circulation, Tinnitus & Dosage

    Discover Ginkgo biloba, a living fossil used in herbal medicine to support brain function, circulation, memory, and healthy aging. A complete, evidence-based deep dive into its properties, uses, dosage, and precautions. Free eBook on preparing your herbal teas for the 4 seasons: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/obtain-your-free-ebook/ Link to the article: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/podcast/ginkgo-biloba-explained-brain-memory-circulation-tinnitus-dosage/ (00:00) Botanical information (01:19) Parts used: the leaves (03:23) When to harvest the leaves? (04:47) Constituents (05:52) Properties of ginkgo: introduction (06:29) Cerebral insufficiency of "normal aging" (07:23) Cerebral insufficiency following TIA or stroke (13:40) Free ebook herbal teas for the 4 seasons! (13:59) Ginkgo for vertigo and tinnitus (15:10) Vision and macular degeneration (17:04) Erectile dysfunction (18:25) Alzheimer's type dementia (19:48) Peripheral arterial disease (21:59) Venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids (24:44) Altitude sickness (25:39) Raynaud's syndrome (26:48) Allergy management (28:23) Forms and quantities (29:00) Contraindications and precautions Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or take medications.

    33 min

  8. 12/13/2025

    Pomegranate Benefits: Science-Based Effects on Health (Part 2)

    Discover the science-backed health benefits of pomegranate, from metabolic support to heart, brain, skin and anti-aging effects. Free eBook on preparing your herbal teas for the 4 seasons: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/obtain-your-free-ebook/ Link to the article: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/podcast/pomegranate-benefits-science-based-effects-on-health-part-2/ (0:00) Introduction (1:33) Antioxydant and Antiinflammatory (3:34) A little every day (4:35) Metabolic syndrome (8:12) Cardiovascular protection (10:02) NAFLD (11:28) Free ebook – Herbal Teas for the 4 Seasons (11:47) Neuroprotective (13:29) Cancer in general (14:11) Prostate cancer (15:09) Oral health (16:08) Skin health (17:16) Menopausal symptoms (17:51) Antibacterial and antifungal Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or take medications.

    19 min
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Hello friend of the herbs. My name is Christophe. I am a french herbalist. On this podcast, I will take you on a journey to discover French style herbalism based on tradition and practical experience. Welcome!

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    The French Herbal
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
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