# 3 Herbs Every Woman Should Know

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Podcast: [Homesteading Made Simple I Joyfully Prepared](https://stenobird.com/podcast/homesteading-made-simple-i-joyfully-prepared-127828)
Published: 2026-05-12T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi Bergin introduces three beginner-friendly medicinal herbs every woman should know: chamomile, calendula, and lemon balm. She breaks herbalism down into a simple, approachable practice for everyday life, especially for overwhelmed mothers and women looking for practical self-care and self-reliance skills. Wendi explains how chamomile supports the central nervous system and digestion, how calendula supports skin healing, inflammation, the lymphatic system, and immune support, and how lemon balm can help with stress, emotional overwhelm, digestion, tension headaches, and mental clarity. She also discusses the connection between stress and physical symptoms like digestive upset and fatigue. Throughout the episode, Wendi emphasizes that herbalism does not need to be complicated or intimidating. She encourages listeners to start with just one herb and build confidence slowly through simple practices like brewing herbal tea, growing herbs at home, and learning basic herbal self-care. Additional herbs mentioned include rosemary, lavender, mint, and sage, along with practical ways to use them for energy, digestion, sore throats, and relaxation. The episode also ties herbal learning into Wendi’s broader message of preparedness, self-reliance, self-care, homemaking skills, and creating peace in everyday life.

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