Rewilded Wellness

The Intelligence of Mugwort Medicine: Bridging Genetic SNPs, Vagal Tone, and Constitutional Healing

Lydia Joy Season 2 Episode 11

In this deeply personal episode, I explore my three-year relationship with a remarkable plant ally - Mugwort. Far from being just another herbal supplement, this common "weed" demonstrates nature's intelligence in addressing modern health challenges.

I share how Mugwort's multidimensional properties work in concert to support everything from genetic methylation issues like MTHFR variants to vagus nerve function and constitutional balance. As both a nutritional therapy practitioner and plant medicine enthusiast, I explain why whole plants offer solutions that isolated supplements simply cannot replicate.

You'll discover:
• How Mugwort's bitter compounds, nervine properties, and energy-clearing abilities create a holistic approach to healing
• Why matching herbs to your constitutional type (Hot/Cold/Deficient) matters more than trendy herbal formulations
• The connection between cervical spine alignment, vagal tone, and digestive health that Mugwort uniquely addresses
• How wild plants like Mugwort contain 3-8 times more folate than cultivated vegetables, potentially compensating for genetic variants
• Practical ways to incorporate Mugwort into your daily life, from morning teas to dream pillows

This episode challenges conventional thinking about supplementation by revealing how our ancestors likely avoided modern health issues through their relationship with wild plants. I explain how the MTHFR genetic variant I personally carry might never have become problematic if we hadn't lost our connection to plants like Mugwort.

Whether you're interested in herbalism, functional nutrition, or simply seeking solutions beyond conventional supplements, this exploration of Mugwort's intelligence offers a fascinating glimpse into how rewilding our approach to health might address our most complex modern challenges - from the spinal column to the genetic code.

Join me in discovering how one unassuming plant growing in disturbed soils might hold keys to healing that our most advanced supplements have yet to unlock.


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