Sister Sage Herbs Podcast

Follow Sister Sage Herbs Podcast
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Welcome to Sister Sage Herbs Podcast. We will be discussing all things plant medicine with a focus on ethnobotany. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

Jayne Simmons


    • Feb 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 69 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Sister Sage Herbs Podcast with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Sister Sage Herbs Podcast

    Post Covid Recovery Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 31:07


    Hi Friends, We are currently attending the American Herbalist Guild class on post Covid, and we thought we'd share some take aways from week 1. Hope you enjoy it! Marc and Jayne at Sister Sage Herbs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jayne-simmons/support

    Spring Herbs Are Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 12:17


    Hi Folks, We talking about some of our favorite spring herbs! Nettles, cottonwood buds, elderberries flowers, etc...Have a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Plan Your Spring Garden!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 22:03


    Hi Folks, We are busy planning our spring garden! Have a listen... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Corona Virus & Herbal Antivirals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 28:03


    We are discussing Corona Virus and different kinds of herbs we take to stay healthy. Our references include Stephen H. Buhner and Matthew Wood. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    February Gardening - Plant Those Seeds!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 9:05


    Hi folks this is a short episode of some of the seeds we are going to sow here in February in the Pacific Northwest. Hope you enjoy our show! -Jayne Simmons owner of Sister Sage Herbs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    PCC Markets & WS Food Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 7:08


    Hi Folks, In this short podcast we want to share a little dream come true for us! Hope you enjoy our podcast and be sure to visit us at any of the PCC Markets or Pike Place Market every day of the year. Or online of course... Sistersageherbs.com Cheers, Marc & Jayne --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Our Top 6 Products That We Make!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 30:29


    Hi Folks, In this episode we are discussing products that we make and how to use them! Cheers.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Medicinal Plants, Trees & Animals of Olympic National Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 18:50


    Hi Folks! More specifically we just finished a short backpacking trip to the east fork of the Quinault River also referred to as Enchanted Valley. It does not disappoint! The temperate rainforests of Olympic National Park are one of the most bio diverse places in the world. My favorite are the Giant Douglas Fir trees 500 years old and more. This place is still wild. It transports you to another time. Join us for this fun episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Spring Seeds Are Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 21:33


    Howdy Folks! We just got our shipment of seeds from Strictly Medicinal Seeds in Oregon, and we are just delighted! So we thought we'd share what we are growing on both our garden and farm. Enjoy! -Marc & Jayne from Sister Sage Herbs PS: Plant seeds, smile, have fun, repeat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Willow Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 15:13


    Today we are discussing 3 topics on the willow tree. 1. A little about the tree itself. 2. Willow Tree Ancient Traditions 3. Medicine. One of our favorite willow trees next to our house fell during our huge snow storm, so we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to do a podcast on this amazing tree. Also, this is the first podcast episode in our new home studio. Any feedback would be most appreciated.... Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    3 More Herbs To Try For Depression and SAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 23:47


    Today we talk about Tulsi Basil, Calendula and Lavender. Three herbs and three ways to use herbs; drinking as a tea, eating, and topical application. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Herbs For SAD & Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2019 21:09


    Today were talking about different herbs to support light to moderate depression and seasonal affective disorder. (Especially for Pacific Northwest) Herbs include: lemonbalm, st. johns wort, clover, skull cap. We reference the book: Herbal Therapy & Supplements A Scientific & Traditional Approach by Merrily A. Kuhn & David Winston. Medical disclaimer: The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Black Cohosh Queen of The Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 28:11


    We wish you a happy healthy new year! We're talking about an herb that indigenous people used for millennia. Black Cohosh was used mostly for women's health and especially around childbirth pms type symptoms, fibromyalgia and menopause. It's on the UPs endangered list, so purchase responsibly & thoughtfully! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    ups queen of the night black cohosh
    Calling West Virginia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 3:41


    We want to share our products with folks in every state. This is the last state we need to complete our goal! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Year End Farm Report From Sister Sage Herbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 9:32


    We are talking about what goes on in the "off season" at the farm and warehouse. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Wholesale Ideas For Small Biz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 15:26


    Sister Sage Herbs is partnering with PCC Markets! We are documenting our process right here.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Sister Sage Herbs Products In PCC Markets!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 14:40


    Big news! Sister Sage Herbs products will be in all PCC Markets. Wow! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Book Reports!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 25:44


    We are reviewing Stephen Buhner's books called: Herbal Anti Virals & Herbal Antibiotics. Also, Adaptogens by David Winston and Steven Maimes, Herbal Therapy & Supplements by Mary A. Khun and David Winston --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    adaptogens book reports khun david winston stephen buhner
    Ventures: A Non-Profit For Small Businesses!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 19:53


    In this episode we are talking about Ventures Non-Profit. Ventures has mentored Jayne for ten years helping build her business. We thought this podcast would be helpful for other folks looking to build their dream business. Thanks Ventures! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Hidden Medicine In Every Restaurant Meal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 15:03


    Today we are discussing all things Parsley. This herb has been used for centuries dating back to ancient Greece, now found everywhere. You know know it, so don't leave that garnish on your plate. It is great for you! Find out more in this episode... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Cannabinoid Receptors: CB1 & CB2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 16:11


    We are discussing cannabinoid receptors, CB1, CB2, THC, CBD bioactive compounds. Join us! I was mistaken, there are a few strains with CBD of close to 20% and THC of less than 5% now! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Topical CBD-THC Drug Test Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 6:27


    Jayne is explaining if THC and CBD can show up in a drug test from using a topical like a balm, oil, or salve. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Gingko For Your Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 15:24


    This episode we are talking about The Gingko tree. Dating back 200 million years old this tree was used for thousands of years in China and later Europe. We are discussing its uses in medicine including improving blood flow to the brain. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Arnica Adventures With Cool Ranch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2018 10:23


    We are hiking for Arnica today with special guest Michael Robb also known as Cool Ranch. Lots of laughs! Listen in... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Hawthorn: For A Healthy Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 20:18


    The hawthorn tree can be found all over the world, and has been used for generations for a heart tonic. It is also great for anxiety, agitation, calms the nervous system, and can help with insomnia. And much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Hawthorn: For A Healthy Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 19:41


    The hawthorn tree can be found all over the world, and has been used for generations for a heart tonic. It is also great for anxiety, agitation, calms the nervous system, and can help with insomnia. And much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Dream On From Sister Sage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2018 7:52


    We are finally talking about our own product in this tiny episode. Dream On is made with valerian, oats, and catnip. Great for better sleep! Find out more. Right here dear listener... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Abe Lincoln Used A Hops Pillow!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 18:10


    Today we talking about one of our favorite herbs! Hops is great for sleeplessness, pain, muscle relaxant, and exhaustion... and beer of course. Check it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Angelica Ultimate Woman's Herb

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2018 18:34


    We are talking about Angelica and its amazing uses: flavoring after dinner drinks, headaches, pms, digestion, dizziness, circulation, and many others... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Hiking For Arnica!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 5:04


    Listen to our tiny podcast about hiking for arnica on Snoqualmie Pass, WA. Close to the Pacific Crest Trail. Thanks for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Muscle Balm vs Nerve Balm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 10:04


    Jayne explains the difference between our Releaf Remedies Muscle Balm and Nerve Balm. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Farm To Market Process: Arnica

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 8:51


    Jayne is explaining our process of growing arnica and making medicine. Check it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Wild Lettuce For Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 14:37


    Wild lettuce seen as a common weed is helpful for pain, acne, and angst. Amazing! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Holy Basil: Adrenal Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2018 18:40


    We are discussing and tasting three types of Holy Tulsi Basil and its traditional uses. Join us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    adrenal holy basil
    Plants of Mt. Rainier National Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 17:56


    We are discussing wildflowers, trees, and plants of Mt. Rainier National Park. My happy place! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Raspberry: Mothers Helper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 20:18


    We are discussing the common raspberry. The tea is one of the most popular herbal teas in the world. Check it out... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Ashitaba: Ancient Longevity Plant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2018 17:16


    We are talking about Ashitaba an ancient plant found in Japan and China. The medicinal uses are amazing! Liver, weight loss, high colesterol, kidney, hair, safe for children, asthma, cancer, and much more.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Hops: Drink Your Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 24:12


    Hops the ever popular ingredient in beer is also a medicinal herb. We are breaking it down... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Plantain: Look Down Find Medicine Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 13:15


    Plantain is just about everywhere you look it seems. Embrace this wonderful plant. Great for infections, insect bites, wounds, teeth problems, and more... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Lemon Balm For Nerve Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 16:41


    We are discussing Lemon Balm a very common plant in Western gardens. It's great for depression, colds, flu, nausea. digestive support, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Bergamot: Ancient Native Healing Plant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2018 17:39


    We are discussing several varieties of Bergamot. The ancient plant has been used in many cultures for flu, astringent, expectorant, stomach cramps and many more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Poison Hemlock: Don't Touch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 13:14


    We are discussing poison hemlock plant often found here in the Pacific Northwest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Angel Oak: Beloved Tree of South Carolina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 6:22


    We are sitting in front of one of the oldest trees east of the Rockies. The majestic Angel Oak has been here for generations. But how long exactly? Some say 300 years. Others estimate the tree to be 1500 years old. Check this out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Horseradish: Culinary Powerhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 16:06


    We are discussing Horseradish an ancient plant used in Cultures all over Europe. Learn about fire cider, a powerful tonic for overall health. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Marshmallow: Ancient Heal All

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2018 17:29


    We are discussing Marshmallow, which has been used for millennia in Egypt, Greece, Syria, China, etc... It has some incredible medicinal properties. Check out this podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Holy Basil (Tulsi): Stress Relief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 16:01


    We are discussing a plant used in India for millennia. Holy Basil tea has been used for ciculation, sleep issues, skin, stress relief and much more... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Elder: Folklore Superstar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 20:53


    We are discussing Elder which has been used for centuries for colds, flu, chest, tea, and culinary uses like chuttney, syrup, and wine. Check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Blue Vervain: Hot Flash Remedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 13:08


    Today we are talking about Blue Vervain and it's many uses for female support. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Devils Club: Protector Of The Forest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 18:26


    2 minute Casio SK5 Improvised Intro. We are talking about one of the most important plants of Pacific Northwest Native Peoples. Check this out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Wood Betony: The Forgotten Herb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2018 22:59


    In this episode we are discussing the ancient herb Wood Betony. Almost completely forgotten, the amazing Herb aids in stomach, fear, digestion, bloating, hysteria, fear, increases circulation and nervous activity, insomnia, and much more.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Mugwort The Original Bitter Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 14:05


    Today we are discussing an ancient medicinal plant called Artemisia or commonly known as Mugwort. For centuries it's has been used medicinally for: digestion, dreams, and inflammation. Check it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayne-simmons/support

    Claim Sister Sage Herbs Podcast

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel