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Turmeric is a great herb and an effective anti-inflammatory, but it's not the be-all end-all it's sometimes made out to be, usually by folks who want to sell it to you! This week Katja shares some other anti-inflammatory herbs you may not have considered. Meanwhile, Ryn's been thinking about dreaming - or dreaming about thinking? - with the help of mugwort, a city-dwelling weedy friend who is very talented when it comes to deepening the dream experience. Mentioned in this podcast:  If I Read One More Post About Turmeric Being Anti-inflammatory, My Head Will Explode!, Tammi Sweet Mugwort for Dreaming, Ryn Midura The Twenty-Four Hour Mind, Rosalind D. Cartwright Herbstalk - Boston's homegrown herbal conference, June 2nd a 3rd!Herbs discussed include turmeric,  ginger, rosemary, ginkgo, peppermint, tulsi, ashwagandha, rose hips, hibiscus, elder, calendula, self-heal, red clover, and mugwort.   Don't forget! Herbal Medicine for Beginners, our first book, is available for pre-order now on Amazon! Support the show (https://commonwealthherbs.com/supporters/)