How to Start Using Herbs at Home: Natural Support for Stress, Sleep, Digestion, Focus, Mood & More (with Gray Dean)

In this episode of Wildly Well Mamas, I reconnect with herbalist and Ayurvedic practitioner Gray Dean to explore how herbalism can support modern motherhood in a grounded, practical way.

In Part I, we explored Ayurveda and how understanding your unique constitution (dosha) can bring more compassion and clarity to the way you care for yourself and your family.

Today, we build on that foundation and move into the world of herbalism—learning how simple, everyday herbs can support your nervous system, energy, hormones, and overall well-being.

You’ll walk away from this episode with practical, approachable ways to begin using herbs in your daily life, along with a deeper understanding of how to work with plants in a way that feels intuitive, safe, and nourishing.

This conversation helped me see herbalism in a whole new light—not as something complicated or intimidating, but as something deeply intuitive, nourishing, and accessible.

I’m so grateful for all of the wellness tools we’re collecting and sharing through this podcast, and I truly hope they support you in feeling more grounded, empowered, and at home in your body. 🌿

In this episode, we explore:

• How herbalism fits into modern motherhood

• Herbal energetics (hot, cold, moist, dry)

• Nourishing herbs for moms (like nettle & oat straw)

• Simple remedies for sleep, stress, digestion, and immune support

• How to start incorporating herbs into your daily rhythm

• The importance of safety, especially during pregnancy

• Building an intuitive relationship with plant medicine

This is Part II of a two-part conversation. If you haven’t listened to Part I, be sure to start there for a foundation in Ayurveda and the doshas. 🙌

🌿 Resources from this Episode

Gray put together a beautiful handout covering the herbs we talked about in this episode—especially helpful if you're just beginning your herbalism journey. Be sure to check out the clinical pearls! 🌿

👉 handout covering the herbs

Books to explore Ayurveda & Herbalism:

Ayurvedic Medicine by Sebatian Pole

The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs by KP Khalsa & Michael Tierra

Medicinal Herbs for Beginners by Rosemary Gladstar

Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth by Dr. Sharol Marie Tilgner

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