https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/67ad685a-7f60-4ba6-818e-aa89503856a7 Peaches are sweet, juicy, and familiar—but what if there has been medicine hiding in the leaves all along? In this episode, I sit down with herbalist and nutritionist Betsy Miller to explore the often-overlooked medicine of peach leaf (Prunus persica). While peaches are widely celebrated as food, Betsy shares how the leaves of the tree offer powerful support for patterns of heat and irritation in the body, especially when it comes to nausea, digestive discomfort, and nervous system overwhelm. Weaving together clinical insight, personal experience, and a deep appreciation for the subtle ways plants support healing, Betsy offers a closer look at the medicine of peach leaf. From tongue diagnosis (yes, she even sticks out her tongue on the show!) to herbal formulation, she shares practical and insightful ways to know when peach leaf is the right fit. If you’re inspired to try peach leaf yourself, you’ll love Betsy’s simple and delicious recipe for Peach Leaf Elixir! You can download your beautifully illustrated recipe card from the resource section below. By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► What the classic “peach leaf tongue” looks like—and what it can reveal about what’s going on in your body ► Why peach leaf shines in situations where more commonly recommended herbs (like ginger) fall short ► Betsy’s go-to herbal formula for easing nausea during pregnancy ► The type of anxiety that is best supported by peach leaf ► The best time to harvest peach leaves—and tips for sourcing them if you don’t grow your own ► and so much more… For those of you who don’t know her, Betsy Miller is a clinical herbalist and nutritionist in northern Virginia. She loves working with women's health, particularly fertility challenges, prenatal care and postpartum support, and has also begun working more with pediatric clients since becoming a mother. In addition to her clinical practice, Betsy teaches at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, and enjoys mentoring budding herbalists as they begin practicing in a clinical setting. Whether you’re new to peach leaf or are already familiar with its gifts, I hope this conversation inspires you to look at peach with fresh eyes—and perhaps discover even more to love about this familiar fruit tree! -- RESOURCES -- ► Get your free, downloadable recipe card, plus herbal goodies every Wednesday when you sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/4cn3Q1K ► Access the transcript for this episode here: https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/podcast221.html ► Betsy’s website: https://www.plantwisdomwellness.com/ ► Betsy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthside_botanica/ ► Betsy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarthSideBotanica ► Are you looking for high quality dried herbs? My recommendation is Mountain Rose Herbs. Click here to check them out: https://bit.ly/3ms3vQ2. You can also look for local places to buy herbs near you in my directory here: https://bit.ly/3NRQq0U -- DISCLOSURE -- I’m a huge fan of Mountain Rose Herbs and will often share referral links to buy herbs or herbal supplies at their online herbal apothecary. By using the above affiliate link, you help support this channel. Thanks! -- TIMESTAMPS -- 00:27 - Introduction to Betsy Miller + her plant path 07:57 - What Betsy loves about peach leaf 09:15 - “Peach leaf tongue” - how peach leaf benefits nausea and digestive heat 14:08 - Peach leaf for anxiety 17:19 - The importance of flavor in herbal formulation 20:01 - Peach Leaf Elixir recipe 23:09 - Tips for harvesting and sourcing peach leaves 27:30 - Peach leaf for the skin 28:35 - Betsy’s herbal offerings 34:38 - How herbs instill hope in Betsy 37:44 - Student spotlight 38:32 - Herbal tidbit -- DISCLAIMER -- The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:35:33 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/67ad685a-7f60-4ba6-818e-aa89503856a7 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.