Witchy Bites: once bitten, twice witch

Ep 19: Herbalism & Forest Bathing

February 17, 2021 Season 2021 Episode 19
Witchy Bites: once bitten, twice witch
Ep 19: Herbalism & Forest Bathing
Show Notes

Hanny is back! Back again! Hanny is back! Back! Back! Woohoo. 

This month Hannah discusses all things Herbalism. She covers foraging of herbs, metaphysically working with herbs, and the 30 day plant challenge by [insert name]. Liz is talking about Forest bathing. She covers what it is, the health benefits and how to do it! 

Herbalism References: 


Forest Bathing References: 

  • Your Guide to Forest Bathing: Experience the Healing Power of Nature by M. Amos Clifford [book]
  • Antonelli, M., Barbieri, G. & Donelli, D. Effects of forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) on levels of cortisol as a stress biomarker: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Biometeorol 63, 1117–1134 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-019-01717-x
  • Dogaru, G. (2020). Forest bathing in cardiovascular diseases – a narrative review. Balneo Research Journal, 11(3), 299–303. https://doi.org/10.12680/balneo.2020.356
  • Kotera, Y., Richardson, M., & Sheffield, D. (2020). Effects of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) and Nature Therapy on Mental Health: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 1. https://doi-org/10.1007/s11469-020-00363-4
  • Antonelli, M., Donelli, D., Barbieri, G., Valussi, M., Maggini, V., & Firenzuoli, F. (2020). Forest Volatile Organic Compounds and Their Effects on Human Health: A State-of-the-Art Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(18). https://doi-org/10.3390/ijerph17186506

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