Episode 193: Jujube Dates with Dana Hutchinson

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Episode Summary

I am so excited to share this conversation with Dana Hutchinson. I really identified with her herbal path – like me, as a young person she suffered from a debilitating autoimmune condition, and it was through her search for healing that she found herbalism. As a clinical herbalist herself now, she offers so much hope for others in similar situations.  

Dana had so much to share about one of the first herbs that she worked with to help her overcome her illness, jujube dates (Ziziphus jujuba). This delicious, nourishing herb has so many gifts! Here are just a few ways jujube dates can benefit your health:

► As a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants

► Nourishes the blood, promotes healthy circulation, and supports the liver

► As a gentle ally for dealing with emotional trauma and a dysregulated nervous system

To learn more about jujube’s medicinal benefits, be sure to check out the entire episode!

You’ll also hear all about how Dana works with jujube to support clients with the autoimmune condition lichen sclerosus (the same illness that started her on her herbal path), including her fantastic recipe for Lichen Sclerosus Decoction. You’ll find a beautifully-illustrated recipe card for it in the section below.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► What makes jujube such a helpful herbal ally for a wide variety of health conditions—including poor circulation, autoimmunity, and nervous system burnout

► Tips for sourcing jujube dates

► How to prepare jujubes to maximize their medicinal benefits

► Why jujube dates are often beneficial to include in immune formulations

► and so much more…

For those of you who don’t know her, Dana is a registered herbalist and mentor with the American Herbalist Guild and is the owner of Wildflower Clinic, a Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western clinical herbalism health center in Golden, Colorado. Dana and her team pride themselves on TCM diagnosis where they interpret the pulse, nails, skin, and tongues of clients in the autoimmune, infertility, and emotional trauma space, both in-person and virtually. 

Dana is also a faculty member at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism and an advanced course educator at the Herbal Academy. The Wildflower Clinic is one of the only herbal clinics in the world that alternatively supports the autoimmune condition lichen sclerosus, with botanical, lifestyle, and supplemental recommendations that have helped hundreds of women reach remission.

I can’t wait to share our conversation with you today!

What You'll Learn from This Episode

• [1:09] Student spotlight
• [3:09] Introduction to Dana Hutchinson
• [4:59] Dana’s herbal path
• [25:15] Medicinal benefits of jujube dates
• [30:44] Where to buy jujube dates
• [32:41] Jujube dates for the liver, the blood, and the nervous system
• [35:52] Lichen Sclerosus Decoction recipe
• [45:04] Jujube in herbal formulations
• [46:11] Dana’s herbal offerings
• [49:03] How herbs instill hope in Dana
• [56.51] Herbal tidbit

Get Your Free Recipe!

This is a sample of a standard decoction formula that may be given to lichen sclerosus (LS) clients at the Wildflower Clinic. LS is an autoimmune condition that usually stems from unbalanced internal organ systems. This formula provides support for immunity, digestion, and the nervous system, while seeking to balance the stress response system, improve innate immunity, and harmonize the digestive tract. 

Ingredients:

• 70 grams Jujube Date (Ziziphus jujuba)
• 70 grams Peony Root (Paeonia lactiflora)
• 70 grams dried Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
• 60 grams Fo-Ti (Polygonum multiflorum)
• 60 grams Chinese Red Sage (Dan Shen)
• 50 grams Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang)
• 40 grams Dong Quai (Dang Gui)
• 30 grams Orange Peel (Chen Pi)

Directions:

1. All herbs used in this recipe should be dried, not fresh. Stir herbs together until evenly mixed; store in a sealed container in a cool, dark place until ready to use.
2. When ready to prepare a decoction, pour 5 cups filtered water into a saucepan and heat on the stove until boiling.
3. Measure out 4 tablespoons (approximately 15 grams) of the bulk herbal mixture and place in the boiling water in the saucepan.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Strain the liquid and compost the herbs; drink throughout the morning to early afternoon.

Connect with Dana:

• Website | WildflowerClinic.com
• Instagram | @wildflowerclinic
• Facebook | the wildflower clinic

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• On Facebook | Herbs With Rosalee
• On YouTube | Herbs With Rosalee

• Website | herbswithrosalee.com


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