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It was such a joy to have my good friend, Thomas Easley, on the show. For some reason, the herb he chose to discuss – blue vervain – surprised me (perhaps because it hit so close to home?), but his insights about it were both thoughtful and expansive. He shared about the type of person who tends to really benefit from vervain, the best time of day to take it, some lesser-known ways of working with it, and so much more!Blue vervain is perhaps best known for its gift of helping wind you down, and so it's often included in blends for relaxation and sleep. In this episode, Thomas shared his version of a sleep tincture blend featuring blue vervain, which he calls GTFTS (I'll let you guess what that acronym stands for!). Click here for your beautifully-illustrated recipe card for GTFTS.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Specific indications for blue vervain - and whether you're the type of person who could benefit from keeping a bottle of it on your desk (and actually taking it!)► Why it's important to experience an herb (in multiple ways and during different circumstances) to determine whether it's the right herb for you► Three little-known uses for blue vervain► and so many other insights about this lovely relaxing herb….For those of you who don't know him, Thomas Easley is a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild, a clinical herbalist, and the founder of the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine. With a passion for herbal medicine ignited in 1996, Thomas has dedicated his life to helping others through unique approaches that integrate traditional western herbalism, clinical nutrition, and modern medical sciences. Thomas is co-author of The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide and Modern Herbal Medicine. He firmly believes in the power of herbal medicine to transform lives and promote vibrant health. His approach emphasizes the importance of food as medicine and incorporates tailored diets, stress reduction techniques, nutrition supplements, and exercise to help clients achieve their health goals. I hope this conversation with Thomas brings you as much insight (and maybe a few laughs) as it brought me. I can't wait to hear what resonates most with you from this conversation—blue vervain might surprise you, too.----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book

Mindy Capello is a Clinical Herbalist in Omaha, Nebraska, registered with the American Herbalist Guild and the Christian Herbalist Guild. She is also a Certified Health and Life Coach, and she teaches faith-based herbalism programs for new herbalists. She sees clients and teaches both in person and virtually. She also volunteers at Wild Roots People's Clinic, a donation-based clinic offering herbalism and body work to financially challenged folks in her area, and runs Alms of Grace Clinic – a supervised, Christian student-led program offering herbal care online to folks in need.Mindy offers a wide variety of resources on her website, www.herbaremedium.com, including a blog, several monographs, and free classes. You can also enroll in her Family Herbalist course any time if you want to do it self-paced, or you can register for the Live version which starts again in August. This year she is also accepting registrations for her latest program, for community herbalists, so check that out too!Today, we're digging in to a big conversation around fibromyalgia, a brand new topic for the show, and one which Mindy has both personal and professional experience. You will get to hear her favorite nutritional, supplemental, lifestyle, and herbal tools, both those that are proven through scientific studies, as well as those that worked for her personally. We talk about the energetics and common tissue states, how the diagnostic process and resource options have changed over the past 25 years, and Mindy's favorite herbal combinations! Plus, hang on till the end, because we touch on a much wider topic around faith-based herbal practices and the dilemma that Christians can face when choosing natural options for their health. All this and more in today's conversation.Thank you for listening!Mindy's links ~www.herbaremedium.comwww.almsofgraceclinic.comwww.wildrootspc.orghttps://www.facebook.com/HerbaRemedium/https://www.instagram.com/herbaremedium/Mindy also recommends the following read: https://www.amazon.com/Fibromyalgia-Journey-Healing-Chanchal-Cabrera/dp/0658003054/ If you would like to recommend a podcast topic, email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com or call and leave a message at 802-234-1177.If you would like to learn more about working with me one-on-one, or to sign up for my monthly newsletter, visit www.laureltreewellness@gmail.comThank you for listening!

Sassafras is a richly nuanced medicinal tree that also has a distinctive place in the culinary world. Sassafras root bark is responsible for the flavor of root beer, but it is no longer used due to a Food and Drug Administration ban. The reasons for this fortunately do not transfer to sassafras leaves which have a long history of being essential to classical Southern gumbo. I think sassafras falls into the category of underutilized herbs. Despite questions about safety and bad publicity, sassafras is distinctive and very much worth getting to know.  Links to Gumbo Mentions: Toni Tipton Martin Jubilee Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking: A Cookbook by Toni Tipton Martin Lena Richard New Orlean”s Cookbook by Lena Richard My favorite sources for gumbo file: Red Stick Spice Co. Mountain Rose Herbs: dried sassafras leaves Join me in this episode for more on sassafras…the unique features of its leaves, its medicinal qualities and some safety concerns. Sending you warm winter wishes  and thank you for joining me! ---Deepest gratitude to Andrea Klunder, my podcast boss.  Find her at thecreativeimposter.com.  Original music by Dylan Rice Please send me your comments, requests, or feedback.  Send me a message, voice or write an email, my email is dina@theherbalbakeshoppe.com. I look forward to hearing from you! Episode Website To get herb inspired recipes, plant profiles and read more about herbal medicine, visit my website at: theherbalbakeshoppe.com Join me on Patreon Connect with me on Instagram  If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe where ever you like to listen to podcasts! And if you have time, kindly share with your friends and family.  ABOUT DINA Dina Ranade is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is also a mom of three humans - two daughters and one son all now living their young adult lives - and one sweet Pomeranian named Maci.  

Robert Rogers is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild with over 50 years of experience. He is the author of over 60 books on plants and fungi of the boreal forest. He has taught plant medicine for 26 years at both the college and university level, and had a clinical practice for over 20 years. He is on the editorial board of the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, author of over 20 peer-reviewed papers and former clinical professor in family medicine at the University of Alberta. He is also a Fellow of the International College of Nutrition.Robert presents at conferences throughout North America and Europe and conducts plant and mushroom walks and talks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mission-evolution-with-gwilda-wiyaka--2888020/support.

This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the esteemed Programs Coordinator at Herbal Academy, Lindsey Feldpausch. If any of our listeners are unfamiliar, Herbal Academy is an online herbalism school that prides itself on offering accessible and affordable herbal education to budding herbalists to-be. Tune in with us as Lindsey and Thomas dive into her work through Herbal Academy's and the exciting upcoming FREE 6-day Virtual Herbalism Conference that will be hosted on February 16th – 21st. Make sure to check out the link included below to RSVP for this powerful and transformative event that you will not want to miss! As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Send us an email at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover within the vast world of herbalism next.

David Hoffmann is the author of 14 books, such as The Holistic Herbal and Medical Herbalism, that have been translated into 9 languages. He is a Fellow of Britain's National Institute of Medical Herbalists. After moving to the US in 1986 he became co-founder and is a past president of the American Herbalist Guild. His most recent book is Herbal Intelligence.    Here he and Dawson discuss: The value of living a life of simplicity Embracing everything including the darkness Getting rid of conditioning How Herbalism is integrating humans into the whole of life Why in every culture from the most ancient ones they have used herbalism  Thinking of herbs as alleviating distress and empowering rather than curing The 6 herbs that everyone should know about Reducing inflammation, easing coughs, improving skin, promoting relaxation The profound science behind herbalism  Being in community with people, animals, plants and nature Enoughness gives us space to grow and love each other   To purchase David's book, Herbal Intelligence: Plant Teachers and the Return of Viriditas https://www.amazon.com/Herbal-Intelligence-Teachers-Return-Viriditas/dp/1620556146   To connect with Dawson, his work, and his books: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #mindtomatter #blissbrain #herbalintelligence #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation 

In honor of this week's Thanksgiving holiday in the US, we're replaying a listener favorite here at Herbs with Rosalee - The Benefits of Sage!There are sooooo many benefits of sage! In the United States, the sage herb often gets ignored except as a tasty addition to the Thanksgiving stuffing. But there are lots of reasons to love sage every day of the year. In this episode, I share my love of sage, including sage tea benefits. You'll also receive a yummy sore throat relief recipe featuring sage and lemon. Sage (Salvia officinalis) is so amazing for a sore throat! It's been shown to be even more effective and have more benefits than pharmaceuticals. After listening in, you'll know:► What is so interesting (and quite unique) about sage herb's energetics► Why working with sage may improve your memory and mood► What makes sage such a powerful potential ally for oral health► Why you may just fall in love with sage if you're perimenopausal or menopausal Show snippet: “The answers to so many of our modern day health problems – whether it's chronic inflammation, cognitive decline, or even poor digestion – can be found in a cup of sage tea.”----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

Tune in to this laid-back episode with Christine Osinski, Rudy Tighe, and Jackie from the South Jersey Chapter of the American Herbalist Guild.We dive into their personal herbalism journeys, chat about the power of plant medicine, and share some real talk about the challenges in the herbal and cannabis worlds. From the struggles of transitioning from Western medicine to holistic healing, to the growing excitement around herbs, there's a lot to unpack! Plus, we've got tips on some of our favorite herbs and how to use them, with a little teaser for a free class on September 18th all about helping your kids (and you!) thrive in school.Join the free herb class here: https://tinyurl.com/bdhrjzw511:20 First Experiences with Herbalism18:32 Skepticism & Challenges in the Herbal World24:22 How Cannabis Ties into Herbalism33:34 Our Favorite Herbs & How We Use Them44:26 Finding Your Niche in Herbalism52:15 Teaching & Sharing the Love of Herbalism56:02 AbouLike the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text!If you're done struggling to keep your kids healthy as cold and flu season comes about, then you are going to LOVE Oregon's Wild Harvest and their Kids Echinacea with Raspberry flavoring. I know my daughter LOVES it, in fact she asks me for it all of the time, even if she's not sick! Be sure to get yours w/ 15% off here! Do you or your kids find it hard to focus, and you just wish you could get them to stay on task? If you've ever been there, WishGarden Herbs' Attention Ally may be the perfect thing for your kids, or you too. It's the perfect blend of herbs to calm the nerves and improve focus! You can grab yours right here. Learn how to make herbal remedies that actually work, and taste so good your kiddos will practically beg you for more!Join this free class where science meets the art of happifying picky kiddo taste buds, and learn how to make tasty, effective herbal remedies for your family! Click here to register & join The Herbalist's Path community!Support the showIf you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers Are you ready to use more plants as medicine within your family???Well if you love learning about herbs...Grab my Medicinal Herbs Moms Must Know & Grow Guide Here.

In today's episode, Mia and Adrienne had the chance to chat with Tim Keim. Tim is an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist, a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, a designation he earned from the California College of Ayurveda in 2020. Ayurveda also played an important role in his Crohn's cure. To increase his knowledge about herbal medicine, he took a two-year Professional Herbalism program from the International Integrative Educational Institute taught by founder K P Khalsa, former president of the American Herbalist Guild. In addition to yoga, Tim worked in the radio, television and voice-over industries for 30 years, including 21 years for NPR affiliates KNPR and WUNC. In 2001 Tim was awarded the New York Festival's World Gold Medal for Best Short documentary for his oral history coverage of the MGM Fire in Las Vegas in 1980.Click here to purchase Tim's book, The Dynamic DozenClick here to visit Tim's siteFollow Tim on LinkedInSend us a Text Message.Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comThe theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.

David Hoffmann B.Sc., F.N.I.M.H., RH (AHG)   A Fellow of Britain's National Institute of Medical Herbalists, David Hoffmann has been a phytotherapist for 45 years.   Graduating in Biological Science from Sussex University in 1973, and after clinical training  became a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists 1978. He was ‘elevated' to fellowship of the Institute in 1995.   After moving to the US in 1986 he joined the faculty of the California School of Herbal Studies. He was one of the 12 founding members and a past president of the American Herbalist Guild.   The author of 14 books, translated into 9 languages, such as The Holistic Herbal and Medical Herbalism. A peripatetic teacher to herb schools, as well as academic institutions, and frequent presenter at conferences throughout the English speaking world. In 2004 he joined Traditional Medicinals as formulator and Principal Scientist, retiring in 2020,   An activist his whole life, he ran for parliament in the UK for the Green Party in 1983. So, after being a clinical phytotherapist forever, he now has finally discovered the garden and that he is actually an herbalist!

What makes a fruit or vegetable easy to find in grocery stores? While there are many answers to this question, a lot of edible medicinal herbs are not, herbs like nettles, burdock root and elderberries. To this list, I am adding sumac berries. Sumac may not give us delicious fruit, but there is good reason to get to know it better and I am doing this in my kitchen. And in case you are wondering, this is a totally different plant than toxic poison sumac.  My favorite sources for dried sumac: Mountain Rose Herbs Burlap & Barrel Join me in this episode for more on sumac…its uses as a culinary spice and as an underutilized medicinal herb and also the difference between sumac and poison sumac.  Sending you warm summer thoughts  and thank you for joining me! ---Deepest gratitude to Andrea Klunder, my podcast boss.  Find her at thecreativeimposter.com.  Original music by Dylan Rice Please send me your comments, requests, or feedback.  Send me a message, voice or write an email, my email is dina@theherbalbakeshoppe.com. I look forward to hearing from you! To get herb inspired recipes, plant profiles and read more about herbal medicine, visit my website at: theherbalbakeshoppe.com Connect with me on Instagram  If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe where ever you like to listen to podcasts! And if you have time, kindly share with your friends and family.  ABOUT DINA Dina Ranade is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is also a mom of three humans - two daughters and one son all now living their young adult lives - and one sweet Pomeranian named Maci.  

It was so much fun to meet the famous Brigitte Mars, who has been an herbalist for over fifty years. I've admired her work for such a long time, and found in this interview that she is also quite the character! Brigitte has such a strong thread of creativity that just bursts out of her, and our conversation went in many unexpected directions – way beyond simply talking about our mutual love for dandelions!It's truly bizarre to me that some people reach for poisons to eradicate certain plants in their lawn - especially when so many of those plants can be so beneficial to our health! Dandelion is such a cheerful, wonderful plant with so many gifts, and I think that the more people who learn to work with it in their food and medicine, the fewer people will be using toxic chemicals on their lawn. Speaking of making food from this sunny little plant, Brigitte has shared her delicious recipe for dandelion “mushrooms” with us, which you can find here.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Four ways to work with dandelions in food and drink (including an interesting way to use the flower stems!)► The three herbs Brigitte would bring with her if she was traveling to another planet► Why Brigitte is so passionate about wild foods► Why dandelion is such a great herbal ally for mental and emotional health► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant of natural health with over fifty years of experience. She teaches herbal medicine at Naropa University. Brigitte has also taught at the Omega Institute, Esalen, many festivals including Burning Man, and even the Mayo Clinic. She is a founding and professional member of the American Herbalist Guild.Brigitte is the author of many books and DVDs, including The Natural First Aid Handbook, Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, and a newly republished book on dandelion. Her latest project is a phone app called IPlant, and she has several online courses which you can find in the show notes.If you'd like to hear more from Brigitte, which I highly recommend, then head to the show notes where you can get easy links for her website and social media channels. You can also find the transcript for this episode in the show notes and you can access your recipe card at: https://bit.ly/3zvcpGO.I'm excited to share our conversation with you today!----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at

In today's episode Tatiana Dawn interviews Sue Evans: a respected herbalist, teacher and herbal historian on Wurrundjeri country in Melbourne. Sue has an incredible birds eye view on Australian herbalism over the past almost 50 years of her education and career, and when she did her PHD, she really dived into the herbal history of Australia since European settlement, and some of the challenges that herbalists have faced over this time. Sue herself has a rich history of herbal education, starting with training at the National Institute of Medical Herbalists in the UK. In Australia, Sue taught teaching at the Southern School of Natural Therapies. Later, she moved to Southern Cross University in Lismore, where she was part of the first university course in naturopathy in Australia. After nearly 20 years there, she returned to Melbourne and continued teaching online with the University of Tasmania. Throughout her career, Sue practiced herbal medicine for about 25 years, was part of the first integrative clinic in Melbourne, and was involved in the establishment of the Victorian Herbalists Association during a politically charged time when the Therapeutic Goods Act was introduced. Sue has been a huge advocate for herbalists rights, and also for the rights of the plants, promoting a more sustainable way of managing the industry that has emerged with the import of herbs for clinical practice. In this interview we explore the repeating patterns through history, of herbalists being oppressed by the government and allopathic medical industry. We discuss what history has been lost or misplaced, and Sue shares her wisdom that we need only to look to the landscape and the plants to find the history written. Sue also shares her story of being at the first ever meeting of the American Herbalist Guild, and how a previous conversation with Micheal Tierra catalyzed the AHG to form. We actually cover so much in this interview, and yet it feels like the tip of the iceberg. I really loved this chat with a herbal elder who I respect so much, and I hope that you enjoy. Find Sue Evans on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063522235865 Download Sue's thesis: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/37358662_Challenge_Tension_and_Possibility_An_Exploration_into_Contemporary_Western_Herbal_Medicine_in_Australia The Jacka Foundation: https://jackafoundation.org.au/ A great intervew by American Botanical Council in 2019: https://sustainableherbsprogram.org/sue_evans/ **THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY** You can join our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time!  To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theeldertree.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and donate to the crowdfunding campaign ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also follow The Elder Tree on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up to the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find out more about this podcast and the presenters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠asktheeldertree@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The intro and outro song is "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sing for the Earth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins.  You can find Chad's music ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

What makes a tree medicinal? The answer to this question depends on the medicine we are searching for. Especially in spring, trees can be medicine for our eyes. After the grayness of winter, glorious flowering trees like dogwood and magnolia are sweet visions. Aside from landscaping decoration, both dogwood and magnolia along with many other trees,have long been used for strong medicines derived from their bark.Tree bark has phytochemicals that make it bitter, astringent, and highly antimicrobial. Bark is a tree's protective layer, helping it to survive through winter cold and other dangers like bacteria, fungi and troublesome insects.  The same phytochemicals in tree bark offer much medicine to humans as well.  Join me in this episode for more on tree bark and the medicine of dogwood and magnolia trees. Sending you lovely spring thoughts and thank you for joining me! ---Deepest gratitude to Andrea Klunder, my podcast boss.  Find her at thecreativeimposter.com.  Original music by Dylan Rice Please send me your comments, requests, or feedback.  Send me a message, voice or write an email, my email is dina@theherbalbakeshoppe.com. I look forward to hearing from you! To get herb inspired recipes, plant profiles and read more about herbal medicine, visit my website at: theherbalbakeshoppe.com Join me on Patreon Connect with me on Instagram  If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe where ever you like to listen to podcasts! And if you have time, kindly share with your friends and family.  ABOUT DINA Dina Ranade is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is also a mom of three humans - two daughters and one son all now living their young adult lives - and one sweet Pomeranian named Maci.  

Margi Flint is a practicing herbalist, registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild, and herbal mentor from Marblehead, Massachusetts. Margi's wisdom spans over 20 years of labor coaching certification, polarity therapy, and Reiki, alongside 40-plus years of clinical herbal practice. She teaches at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, British Columbia, and has lectured at numerous prestigious herb schools, including Tufts Medical and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, as well as Boston University. She is also the author of one of my favorite and, in my opinion, one of the most useful herb books of all time, "The Practicing Herbalist: Meeting with Clients, Reading the Body," now in its fourth edition. She is most known for sharing the legacy of the late William LeSassier. The plants and her clients are her revered teachers.  Margi is one of the most inspirational herbalists I know today and a true master in holistic evaluation and client intakes. For this episode of the Plant Path, I had the opportunity to connect with her, learn more about her expertise, and hear what's in store for us in her new book honoring the late William LeSassier. In today's episode, you'll learn: How to get the information you need in a consult by asking the right questions and reading the body Ways to help clients overcome their skepticism and get the most from their sessions  The best way to filter what's important in a consultation and follow-up sessions What's really behind the wave of digestive issues and food allergies today About Margi's upcoming project, and how you'll have the chance to learn from one of the most influential herbalists of our time in the first-ever book recording of his work   Learn more about Margi and her work:  Website: https://earthsongherbals.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flintmargi/ ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant in Natural Health with over fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University. She is a founding member of the American Herbalist Guild. Brigitte is the author of Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, and other books. Here she and Dawson talk about: Brigitte's background Where Brigitte learned the value of folk remedies Why natural medicine educates the patient on what they can do for their health Food sensitivities and allergies Being your own primary healthcare provider Your gut microbiome affects your mental outlook Inflammation can be in the brain which can contribute to depression Choosing music that will support your wellbeing Natural remedies for insomnia Dental hygiene Why the placement of your bed affects your ability to sleep Daily self-care Find more about Brigitte at: www.brigittemars.com And more about Dawson at: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #naturalremedies #eft #meditation #blissbrain #mindtomatter #mentalhealth 

I am thrilled to have David Winston back on the show! Like his last episode, which featured nettles, this episode is absolutely packed with knowledge and wisdom from David's 55 years of experience. (Speaking of his incredible storehouse of herbal know-how, if you'd like to study with David, he's enrolling students now! You can get the details in the show notes. I'm proud to promote David's course as an affiliate partner.)David's love of rose really shines through in this episode, and he shares so many ways to work with this wonderful plant! As a listener, you also have access to David's recipe for Uplift Tea Blend, as well as his recipe for Rose Petal and Holy Basil Infused Honey. (There's a free, downloadable and printable recipe card available just for you.) When might you turn to rose? Here are just a few instances when the lovely rose can be helpful:► When you're grieving. As David says, “Roses are astonishing not only as a mood elevator, but for broken hearts.” ► As a tonic for your cardiovascular system► To help quell gut inflammation and heal a leaky gutBut in all of these cases, you need to know which roses are medicinally effective…and which aren't. Tune in to the entire episode for all the details!By the end of this episode, you'll know:► What to look for (and what to avoid!) when selecting roses to use for medicine► Nine herbal preparations you can use when working with rose petals, hips, and roots► The people and conditions that can especially benefit from rose's gifts►The importance of gut health to your overall health► The intriguing way rose is used in traditional Persian medicine► The key difference between herbal and pharmaceutical anti-inflammatories (and why that matters for your health)► and so much more…For those of you who don't know David, he's an Herbalist and Ethnobotanist with 55 years of training in Chinese, Western/Eclectic and Southeastern herbal traditions. He has been in clinical practice for 48 years and is an herbal consultant to physicians, herbalists and researchers throughout the USA, Europe and Canada. David is the founder/director of the Herbal Therapeutics Research Library and the dean of David Winston's Center for Herbal Studies, a two-year training program in clinical herbal medicine. He is an internationally known lecturer and frequently teaches at medical schools, professional symposia and herb conferences. He is the president of Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc. a manufacturer that produces herbal products that blend the art and science of the world's great herbal traditions.In addition, David is a founding/professional member of the American Herbalist Guild, and he is on the American Botanical Council and the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia Advisory Boards.He's the author of many books including the co-author of Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief. David has taught thousands of herbalists around the world and is the recipient of many notable and prestigious awards and fellowships. If you'd like to hear more from David, which I highly recommend, then head to the show notes where you can get easy links for his website and social media channels, as well as information about his two-year course of study. You can also find the transcript for this episode in the show notes and you can access your recipe card for Uplift Tea Blend at: https://bit.ly/44sgXJ9.I'm thrilled to share our conversation with you today!----Get full show notes and more information at:

Plant energetics is a way to understand how a plant can affect the body through our senses and how it feels in the body. Energetics is subtle, but so helpful when choosing herbs. The difference between warming and cooling plant energetics is like feeling the warmth of the sun versus a cool plunge into the ocean. In this episode, we delve deep into warming energetics and match these with a group of trees that provide great examples: evergreens. These trees have great potential for kitchen uses and herbal remedies. We talk all about  juniper, fir, hemlock and spruce trees.  Some examples of herbs with warming energetic qualities: ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cayenne pepper, turmeric, garlic, rosemary, cumin, black pepper. Sending you the warmest thoughts and thank you for joining me! ---Deepest gratitude to Andrea Klunder, my podcast boss.  Find her at thecreativeimposter.com.  Original music by Dylan Rice Please send me your comments, requests, or feedback.  Send me a message, voice or write an email, my email is dina@theherbalbakeshoppe.com. I look forward to hearing from you! To get herb inspired recipes, plant profiles and read more about herbal medicine, visit my website at: theherbalbakeshoppe.com Join me on Patreon Connect with me on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe where ever you like to listen to podcasts! And if you have time, kindly share with your friends and family.  ABOUT DINA Dina Ranade is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is also a mom of three humans - two daughters and one son all now living their young adult lives - and one sweet Pomeranian named Maci.  

Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and Natural Health nutritional consultant with over fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University and  has taught at Omega Institute, Esalen, Kripalu, Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Envision, Tribal Visions, Unify, Sister Winds, Arise Festivals, Burning Man, and The Mayo Clinic. She is a founding and professional member of the American Herbalist Guild. Brigitte is the author of the new book Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health, as well as a long list of other titles: Addiction Free Naturally,  The Natural First Aid Handbook, The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, Beauty by Nature, Healing Herbal Teas, Rawsome! and co-author of The HempNut Cookbook.  Her latest project is a phone app called IPlant. Brigitte is also a psychedelic sitter and end-of-life doula.  Find her Herbal Healing Online Course at www.sevenroots/herbal   Contact:  www.brigittemars.com

Pine trees are trees that are very familiar especially because of their long thin needles and pine cones. But they seem overlooked for their culinary and herbal remedy benefits. In this episode, I am back in my kitchen with elegant pine needles brewing a tea blended with warming spices and preparing a skin healing salve. I'll talk you through all the steps.  Thank you for joining me! Pine Needle Chai: 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon dried ginger 2 teaspoons dried orange peel or zest of 1 orange 1 allspice berry ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons chopped fresh pine needles or 2 teaspoons dried 1½ cups (12 ounces) water Combine all spices (not pine needles)  and water in a small saucepan covered with a lid.. Bring water to a gentle boil on medium heat. Turn down to the lowest setting, simmer for 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat, add pine needles, continue to steep covered with lid for at least 30 minutes. Strain into a tea mug, add milk and honey to taste. Reheat as desired.  Pine Needle Infused Oil: 2 tablespoons dried, powdered pine needles 8 ounces olive oil Heat 2 inches of water in the bottom of a double boiler to simmer. Combine dried pine needles and olive oil in the top of the double boiler and place on the bottom portion of simmering water. Place a paper towel on top of the pot and then cover with a  lid. Heat oil and pine needles just to warm for 30 minutes, do not allow to simmer. Remove from heat and infuse for 30-60 minutes. Repeat the warming and infusing process three times. Strain through a double layer of cheesecloth and squeeze out as much oil as possible.  Pine Needle Salve: 1 ounce (28 grams or ⅛ cup) beeswax pastilles 4 ounces (120ml) pine needle infused oil 20-30 drops pine essential oil Stainless steel tins with lids or other heat proof containers. Heat 2 inches of water in the bottom of a double boiler to simmer. If using beeswax in the form a a block, grate or pound with a hammer to break into small pieces. Add beeswax pastilles or small pieces from a block into the top of the double boiler with hot water in the bottom portion. Continue to heat on lowest setting until beeswax is melted. Add infused pine needle oil, this will cause beeswax to slightly solidify again, stir with oil until melted again. Remove from heat, add essential oil. Ladle mixture into the tins and leave at room temperature until salve has hardened. Cover with lids and label.  Source for Dried Pine Needles and Beeswax: Beeswax pastilles: Mountain Rose Herbs Beeswax block: Mountain Rose Herbs Pine needles: Foraged ---Deepest gratitude to Andrea Klunder, my podcast boss.  Find her at thecreativeimposter.com.  Original music by Dylan Rice Please send me your comments, requests, or feedback.  Send me a message, voice or write an email, my email is dina@theherbalbakeshoppe.com. I look forward to hearing from you! To get herb inspired recipes, plant profiles and read more about herbal medicine, visit my website at: theherbalbakeshoppe.com Join me on Patreon Connect with me on Instagram  If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe where ever you like to listen to podcasts! And if you have time, kindly share with your friends and family.  ABOUT DINA Dina Ranade is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is also a mom of three humans - two daughters and one son all now living their young adult lives - and one sweet Pomeranian named Maci.  

Herbal teas are a lovely way to be creative and experience herbs on a daily basis. Brewing herbal teas can take on different forms and tastes, including juice-like creations when dried berries are used as the main ingredients. These berry teas are a wonderful way to gain nutrient benefits from herbs. In this episode I am sharing my current favorite method for brewing herbal tea that feels more like a juice. Thank you for joining me. Tea “Juice” Decoction ¼ cup dried elderberries ¼ cup dried hawthorn berries ¼ cup dried sea buckthorn berries ⅛ cup dried goji berries ⅛ cup dried rose hips 1 tablespoon hibiscus 1 tablespoon dried ginger 1 cinnamon stick 2 pieces turkey tail mushrooms 6 peppercorns 8-9 cups water Combine herbs and water in 4 quart stock pot. Cover and bring to gentle boil on medium heat. Turn to lowest setting, simmer for 40 minutes. Remove from heat, continue to steep covered until cool. Strain into Mason jars and refrigerate.  Source for Dried Herbs and Berries: Mountain Rose Herbs Oshala Farm Northwest Wild Foods Favorite Herbal Podcasts: HerbRally Herbmentor Radio ---Deepest gratitude to Andrea Klunder, my podcast boss.  Find her at thecreativeimposter.com.  Original music by Dylan Rice Please send me your comments, requests, or feedback.  Send me a message, voice or write an email, my email is dina@theherbalbakeshoppe.com. I look forward to hearing from you! To get herb inspired recipes, plant profiles and read more about herbal medicine, visit my website at: theherbalbakeshoppe.com Join me on Patreon Connect with me on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe where ever you like to listen to podcasts! And if you have time, kindly share with your friends and family.  ABOUT DINA Dina Ranade is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is also a mom of three humans - two daughters and one son all now living their young adult lives - and one sweet Pomeranian named Maci.    

There are so many benefits of elecampane root! It's famous for coughs but be warned: it doesn't help ALL types of coughs. Instead, elecampane truly shines for one type of cough in particular (and yes, I've got all the details in the episode). Elecampane root is also totally underrated as a bitter herb to support digestion. In this episode, I'm sharing my love for this powerful medicinal plant. As a listener, you'll also get access to my favorite elecampane herbal bitters recipe. (Be sure to download your free, beautifully illustrated recipe card!)If you have elecampane in your garden, or you simply want to know how to use it, then don't miss out on all my best tips for getting the most benefits of elecampane root!►►► To make it easy for you to keep this information organized, I've created a beautiful ebook as a companion to this episode. Receive your Elecampane ebook by signing up for my weekly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3th7E0EAfter listening in, you'll know:► Why elecampane is not the herb to reach for when a cough has certain characteristics► What type of digestive complaint elecampane can be especially helpful for► Why elecampane can help you support a healthy gut flora (and how harvest time affects this)► How to harvest elecampane root without killing the plant► and much more----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species.  LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by David Winston. In this conversation we chat about what makes a great herbalist, changing your mind, David's 10 flavor system, dandelion, the future of herbalism and a whole lot more.  LINKS & RESOURCES Herbalist & Alchemist | LEARN MORE David Winston's Center for Herbalist Studies | HerbalStudies.net BOOK: Adaptogens | GET THE BOOK David's interview with Rosalee | WATCH NOW BIO David Winston is an Herbalist and Ethnobotanist with 54 years of training in Chinese, Western/Eclectic and Southeastern herbal traditions. He has been in clinical practice for 47 years and is an herbal consultant to physicians, herbalists and researchers throughout the USA, Europe and Canada. David is the founder/director of the Herbal Therapeutics Research Library and the dean of David Winston's Center for Herbal Studies, a two-year training program in clinical herbal medicine.  He is an internationally known lecturer and frequently teaches at medical schools, professional symposia and herb conferences. He is the president of Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc. a manufacturer that produces herbal products that blend the art and science of the world's great herbal traditions.  In addition, David is a founding/professional member of the American Herbalist Guild, and he is on the American Botanical Council and the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia Advisory Boards. In 2023 he was awarded the AHPA Herbal Insight award recognizing his over 50 years of educating people about herbal medicine.  Enjoy the episode and we'll see you next time! ~Mason  

Cameron Strouss is a Clinical/Functional Herbalist, Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild, Certified Aromatherapist, Master Gardener, medicine maker extraordinaire, forager of 14 years and clinician of 9 years. We discuss the physical and psyhological childhood trauma that modern medicine was unable to help, her journey into the world of Herbalism, the power of Kava, healing the nervous system, pain management, foraging and much more.

Vet Life Reimagined welcomes Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS, RH (AHG). About the Guest:Dr. Dohmen graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1997.  Since then, Dr. Dohmen has received training in Acupuncture, Food Therapy, Bach Flower Essences, and most extensively Herbal Medicine.   She has studied with Dr. Steve Marsden, Dr.Huisheng Xie, Registered Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, and many others. She received her Master of Science in Therapeutic Herbalism from Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2014. She was accepted as a Registered Herbalist through the American Herbalist Guild in 2020. In 2023, she was accepted as a Charter Fellow of  The American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine. In 2013, Dr. Dohmen down-sized her integrative mixed animal practice in southern Delaware.  She is now a full-time continuing educator and lectures regularly on Veterinary Herbal Medicine, and other wholistic topics.  In 2017 together with Dr. Kris August, they created the only hands-on veterinary herbal medicine course for western veterinary practices in the USA. She is published frequently in journals such as the Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and the Integrative Veterinary Care Journal.  Dr. Dohmen is the Past President of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association; as well as a member of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, American Holistic VMA, and AVMA.  She was on the Editorial Board of the AHVMA Journal for many years.  Dr. Dohmen owns Lowood Educational Center in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, which she uses as the home of Purple Moon Herbs and Studies' RACE-approved training.   Resources:Veterinary Herbal Medicine textbookPurple Moon Herbs and Studies websiteVet Life Reimagined Episode with Dr. Emiliy YunkerGrab your Gift Guide inspired by Vet Life Reimagined. Support the showMore Vet Life Reimagined?

In this episode, I'm sharing six important rosemary plant benefits including a recipe for rosemary tapenade, which is a great way to address chronic inflammation (in a delicious way!). I love rosemary not only for how it smells, but also because this plant truly blurs the line between what is food and medicine. In other words, this is a potent medicinal hiding in your kitchen cabinet! When might you reach for rosemary?► To boost your memory, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve sleep quality.► As a support for the heart and circulatory system, which is susceptible to oxidative stress. (Watch the whole episode to find out which herb British herbalist Jeremy Ross recommends pairing with rosemary for heart health…and when)► To enhance your digestion, whether your digestion tends to be slow or cold or whether you're eating a “heavy” mealThese are just a few of the occasions when rosemary can be your ally… But there are more, so tune in to the entire episode for all the details on the many medicinal benefits of the rosemary plant!After listening in, you'll know:► The best way to get your daily dose of antioxidants ► Which worked better for pain with menstruation: rosemary or NSAIDs ► What dosage of rosemary resulted in a significant beneficial effect on cognitive function in an elderly population in one short-term study► Who needs to show caution in working with rosemary► and much more----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

In the last few years, there has been a lot of talk about rosemary for hair growth. When an herb gets a lot of attention, you often see some people show up who just want to sell you something. As a result, they may exaggerate or misrepresent the benefits of that herb. In an environment like that, rosemary for hair growth might, understandably, sound too good to be true and leave you asking yourself, what are the facts?Luckily, when it comes to knowing the facts about rosemary for hair growth, we can pull from a lot of reputable sources. And that's what I'm sharing in this episode, along with two DIY rosemary recipes for hair growth including an infused rosemary oil recipe plus a rosemary water recipe for hair growth.After listening in, you'll know:► What a randomized, double-blind human clinical trial demonstrated about rosemary for hair growth► What to beware of when it comes to products for hair loss► Whether rosemary water or rosemary oil is the better preparation for you – and why► How to work with rosemary oil or rosemary water for hair loss – and how long it takes to know whether it's working for you► What else you can use rosemary oil for – and why you might want to► What else to consider if hair loss is an issue for you – and what action you can take to identify and start addressing possible underlying causes► How you can learn to transform your rosemary oil into a deeply nourishing and soothing body butter► and much more----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

From Aromatherapy to Herbalism to Somatic Therapy - today you get to hear from my wonderful mentor, Dr Keren Dolan and the vision we share of being able to create the healthcare we all need: one based on the individual in front of us. We talk about the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy https://naha.org/ The American Herbalist Guild https://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/ (use code GOAHG to get 50% off membership) And Somatic Healing https://traumahealing.org/ You can reach Dr Dolan at http://www.nourishwell-llc.com/ and me at http://www.shelleyswapp.com or on instagram @shelleyswapp

In this episode, I'm sharing the 6 medicinal uses of goldenrod plant in the Solidago genus. Far from being a likely culprit behind seasonal allergies, goldenrod is brimming with benefits, some of which may surprise you! (Plus I'll also share what may be causing your seasonal allergies.) Finally, as always, I love to share recipes that empower you to experience working with plants for yourself…and goldenrod is no exception. Be sure to download your free, printable recipe card for Goldenrod Tea for Urinary Support.When might you reach for goldenrod?► To soothe sore muscles or pain from arthritis. In the episode, find out which herbalist (and former guest on this show) recommends goldenrod for “pains nothing else has touched.”► To relieve seasonal allergies. (Surprise! Not only does goldenrod not typically cause allergies, it can actually play a role in alleviating allergic rhinitis or seasonal allergy symptoms.) You can find out the two herbs I like to pair goldenrod with for this purpose in the episode!► To support heart health, capillary strength, and healthy circulation throughout the body. Who doesn't want that? And a simple goldenrod tea is tasty, too…These are just a few of the occasions when the uniquely pungent yet astringent goldenrod can be your ally… But there are more, so tune in to the entire episode for all the details on the many medicinal uses of the goldenrod plant!After listening in, you'll know:► What type of infection the German Commission E has officially approved goldenrod to treat► What type of preparation to use when working with goldenrod to address seasonal allergy symptoms and how to determine your best dosage► The ideal time to harvest goldenrod for medicine-making► When to drink goldenrod tea cold and when to drink it warm for best results ► and much more----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal...

Dr. Laurie Dohmen was born in Kentucky and spent the bulk of her childhood in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. She rode horses from an early age and always wanted to be a veterinarian. She did her undergraduate work in Biochemistry and Greek Studies at Mount Holyoke College, and earned her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. After graduation, she started a mobile mixed animal practice in Delaware.Soon after starting her practice, Dr. Dohmen received training in Acupuncture, Food Therapy, Bach Flower Essences, and Herbal Medicine. She has studied with Dr. Steve Marsden, Dr. Huisheng Xie, Registered Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, and many others. She earned her Masters of Therapeutic Herbalism from Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2014, and was accepted as a Registered Herbalist through the American Herbalist Guild in 2020.In 2013, Dr. Dohmen down-sized her clinical practice and is now a full-time continuing educator and lectures regularly on Veterinary Herbal Medicine, and other holistic topics. In 2017 she partnered with Dr. Kris August to start the only hands-on veterinary herbal medicine course for western veterinary herbal medicine in the United States. She is published frequently in journals such as the Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and the Integrative Veterinary Care Journal.Dr. Dohmen is the Past President of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association and is a member of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and American Veterinary Medical Association. She serves on the Editorial Board of the AHVMA Journal. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Laurie Dohmen as we discuss her education, clinical practice, teaching career, and her Delaware farm and teaching center in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

I'm often asked about the best way to learn about herbs and herbal medicine. The answer is, “It depends.”Just as herbal medicine itself is best customized for the individual taking it, each person's best path to learning about herbs is unique. But that doesn't mean there aren't some underlying principles that can act like a map, empowering you to chart your best route before committing a lot of time or money.In this episode, I'm sharing five steps to take so that when you do commit to a particular course of study, you'll know you've chosen the very best one for YOU.I'm also highlighting some of my teachers and mentors as well as some of my favorite herbal books. And guests in season 10 will be asked the question: Who have you learned herbs from, apart from the plants?After listening in, you'll know:► How to learn from the plants themselves…and why that's important► Three things to consider about yourself when deciding where to start your herbal learning journey► The don't-skip-this step to evaluating an herbal school…and what certificates really mean► What to know if you're interested in becoming a clinical herbalist► The book I think every human should read► and more…----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

There are so many tulsi tea benefits! In fact, super-yummy tulsi tea is one of my favorite ways to enjoy holy basil. In this episode, I'm giving you my three most-loved tulsi tea recipes. I'm also sharing some important holy basil side effects you need to know about before making tulsi tea a part of your life.(By the way, this is the second half of a two-part series on holy basil. In case you missed it, I've included the link for the first half in the resources section below.)After listening in to this episode, you'll know:► How to grow and harvest your own holy basil (tulsi)► How to recognize high-quality dried holy basil if you'd rather not grow it yourself► Who should not take holy basil► Two important tips for working with holy basil if you're diabetic► Three ways to make tulsi tea (plus lots of tips so you can enjoy the maximum tulsi tea benefits!) ► Two ways to work with holy basil externally that might surprise you----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

#49 - Join us for a wonderful conversation with Herbalist Rosalee de la Forêt on how connecting with wild medicinal plants supports an experience of joy and deep fulfillment in our relationship with the Earth. In this episode, Rosalee shares about the transformative experience of working with some amazing herbs including St. John's Wort, Elderberry, and Hawthorn, and how a sense of curiosity and wonder arises when we witness Nature. She also offers insight on the current phenomenon of plant blindness, and how getting to know herbs inspires an inherently joyful relationship of reciprocity in our experience with the Earth. Rosalee is passionate about inspiring people to turn to the healing gifts of medicinal plants and nature connection. She finds daily inspiration in the beauty of the Methow Valley in WA state where she has lived for the past 15 years. She is the author of the bestselling books Alchemy of Herbs: Transforming Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal and co-author of Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. Rosalee is a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and was an herbal clinician for 6 years before dedicating her offerings to herbal education. In addition to writing books she teaches many online herbal courses about herbalism, nature connection, and medicine making. She is also the host of the Herbs With Rosalee podcast and YouTube channel. You can find Rosalee at: herbswithrosalee.comOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosaleedelaforet/On facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HerbalRemediesAdvice/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HerbsWithRosaleeFor more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisiaLearn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

In this episode, you'll learn all about holy basil benefits for your heart, immune system, brain health and so much more. In fact, there's so much to know about the health benefits of holy basil (also known as Tulsi or Ocimum sanctum) that I decided to record this episode in two parts. Watch for part two, all about Tulsi Tea Benefits and Holy Basil Side Effects, next week.In the meantime, I'm also sharing a beautifully illustrated holy basil ebook to give you an easy way to keep all the information I share today organized.After listening in, you'll know:► The differences between the four varieties of holy basil► Why certain herbs (including holy basil) are often best taken daily over a long period of time► Which commonly-used mouthwash active ingredient was outperformed by holy basil extract► Five health concerns which can be benefited by holy basil's ability to decrease unwanted and chronic inflammation, as demonstrated by clinical studies. This is a big deal because most chronic diseases have some component of systemic inflammation! (As an aside, one of my passions is helping people figure out how to best work with herbs and lifestyle changes to powerfully reduce chronic inflammation so that they can finally address the root cause of their chronic illness. If that's something you or someone you love could benefit from, be sure to check out my free training at: http://herb-training.com)► How holy basil can be worked with to address cold sore outbreaks, ringworm, or eczema ► Why holy basil can be a wonderful ally during cold and flu season (plus four other herbs you might consider taking at the same time)► and so much more…----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in

Join Rosemary Gladstar as she invites herbal elders to share the stories of their journey into the lush world of plants in these Inner-Views.Welcome to the first inaugural episode of Voices of our Herbal Elders! In this episode, I am joined by my dear friend David Winston.I learned so much from David, from an inspiring story about the life-saving impact of Nettle seeds to his ability to bridge the worlds of the intellect and the Earth. I came away inspired and hopeful.David Winston is an Herbalist and Ethnobotanist who has been in clinical practice for nearly 50 years and is an herbal consultant to physicians, herbalists and researchers throughout the USA, Europe and Canada. David is the founder/director of the Herbal Therapeutics Research Library, the dean of David Winston's Center for Herbal Studies, and the president of Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc. David is also a founding/professional member of the American Herbalist Guild, and he is on the American Botanical Council and the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia Advisory Boards. 

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), as well as other bee balm plant species, offers us so many benefits! The gifts of bee balm include promoting digestion, helping you recover from colds and the flu, fighting fungal and yeast infections… That's just naming a little of what bee balm can do. (Really, bee balm can be some of our most potent herbal medicine against infections and stagnant conditions.) One of my favorite ways to enjoy wild bergamot bee balm is as a tea, so I'll be sharing my bee balm tea recipe with you as well! (Be sure to download your free, printable recipe card from the show notes page.)Speaking of bee balm tea…Feeling chilled? Brew a mug of bee balm tea, settle in with your favorite comfy throw, and prepare to be amazed as you sip.Need to treat a minor burn? Try a wash of cooled bee balm tea.Gut feeling heavy and uncomfortable after a meal? Say it with me… bee balm tea.These are just a few of the potential applications for spicy-hot bee balm tea… This episode goes into many more. Besides benefiting us medicinally, bee balm makes a delicious addition to many savory dishes. And to say the bee balm plant is beloved by pollinators might just be the understatement of the year. As you make bee balm's acquaintance, I'm sure you're going to fall in love with this beautiful plant, too!After listening in to this episode, you'll know:► Why bee balm is such a powerful, one-stop pharmacy for the cold and flu season► Who should NOT take bee balm in medicinal doses► Why bee balm is an herb to consider growing yourself► Why taste informs how to work with bee balm► When to combine taking bee balm internally with external application► My favorite combination of herbs for soothing an inflamed urinary tract► and much more…----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a...

Slippery, slimy, gooey… these probably aren't words you associate with medicine, but sometimes they're exactly what you need. And they perfectly describe marshmallow root's benefits! In fact, marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is one of our most healing and soothing medicinal herbs! In this episode, I'm showing you exactly how to make a marshmallow root tea recipe for the best marshmallow root benefits. Making this tea is so easy, you don't even have to heat up water!So… when might you turn to marshmallow root tea?► To soothe your sore throat and/or dry, spasmodic cough. Marshmallow root tea is cooling and moistening, a welcome balm to dry tissues. ► To address many kinds of inflammation in the gut. Its ability to calm irritated tissues and promote healing makes marshmallow root tea a valuable ally when you need to modulate inflammation in the gut. (By the way, if chronic inflammation is a concern for you or a loved one, definitely check out my free, on-demand video training: ►►► http://herb-training.com)These are just a couple of the possible applications for tissue-calming, healing marshmallow root tea… But there's a lot more to know about working with marshmallow, so be sure to tune in to the entire episode for all the goodies.After listening in to this episode, you'll know:► How marshmallow supports the body in fighting off pathogens► The surprising way marshmallow can aid a breast/chestfeeding parent► Which medication for treating atopic dermatitis was outperformed by marshmallow► The marshmallow relative whose leaves and flowers are even more demulcent than marshmallow's► When and how to harvest marshmallow leaves and roots► Who is NOT a good match for marshmallow► Why marshmallow can be great when you're convalescing► and more…----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses....

In this episode, you'll find out how to avoid unwanted chamomile tea side effects. I also show you how to be sure your chamomile is high quality so you can get the most benefits from your tea. PLUS I'm sharing three chamomile tea recipes with you.Chamomile, or Matricaria chamomilla, is like having an entire apothecary at your fingertips! I reach for chamomile tea to soothe an upset tummy, to relieve stress and tension, and even to promote sleep. And, of course, chamomile tea is a lovely way to relax and promote digestion after a meal.But you need to know how to prepare it so that it matches your intended purpose…and that's where this episode and the recipes I'm giving you come in. (Be sure to download your free, printable recipe cards!)After listening in to this episode, you'll know:► How to approach chamomile tea if you're sensitive to plants in the aster family► The advantages to buying your chamomile in bulk ► WHEN to reach for a simple versus a strong versus a blended chamomile tea (and how to make them)► and more…----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

If you are or you know a woman of a certain age, you know how un-fun certain menopause symptoms can be. (Hot flashes, anyone?) Wouldn't an herb that shines for menopause support, easing symptoms such as vaginal dryness and hot flashes be a wonderful ally? Well, that's exactly the sort of benefits you can enjoy by making cooling, soothing, nutrient-rich and delicious red clover tea (Trifolium pratense) an everyday part of your lifestyle.And red clover tea benefits don't stop there! (Be sure to download your free, printable recipe card so you can start enjoying the gifts of red clover right away.)Red clover is also wonderful for supporting skin health and clarity, gently moving lymph, protecting against xenoestrogens, easing PMS symptoms, and more! Herbs like red clover are deeply healing and transformative IF you know how to work with them well. If you'd like to know how to work with herbs holistically to support your health from the ground up, then definitely check out my free training: How to Use Herbs to Transform Your Health to get More Energy & Vitality – Without Expensive Supplements or a Restrictive Elimination Diet. ►►► http://herb-training.comAfter listening in to this episode, you'll know:► A major difference in the way herbs and pharmaceutical drugs work in the body► Does red clover act against cancer cells or does it promote cancer cells?► Why red clover is one herb that is really worth growing yourself if at all possibleShow snippet: “With its fresh pink blooms and nutrient rich profile, red clover is a joy to grow, harvest, and to make medicine with.”----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full...

Willow tree bark is a fantastic herb for natural pain relief! Backaches, muscular soreness, headaches, arthritis…these are just some of the complaints willow can help you with. But, as with any herb, you need to know how to work with it safely and effectively. Join me in this episode to find out how you can work with willow tree bark when inflammatory and musculoskeletal pain is bringing you (or a loved one) down. I'm sharing a recipe for willow bark tea so you can easily have your own willow bark medicine right at your fingertips. (Don't miss downloading your free, printable recipe card with all the details!) I'll also show you a great way to apply this powerful tea topically… it's wonderful for cooling and soothing itchy rashes like poison ivy, poison oak, and eczema! After listening in, you'll know:► Why willow is safer than aspirin► How to choose the willow you make medicine with► Who should avoid taking willow barkShow snippet: “Willow is one of our most generous plants, offering us pain relief, digestive and skin support, baskets, and even a bit of shade to rest under.”----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

Herbal medicine from the beautiful and fragrant linden tree (Tilia cordata) is a powerful way to soothe your nervous system, heal your gut, and support your heart. That's a lot, but linden has even more to offer. Join me in this episode for a deep dive into linden tree medicine. I also share my favorite recipe so you can enjoy the medicinal benefits of delicious linden tea. My handsome French husband and I drink this tea all summer long and I know you're going to love it!After listening in, you'll know:► What kind of person most benefits from linden tree medicine as a digestive aid► The juxtaposition of qualities that makes linden such a unique ally for irritated, inflamed mucus membranes► An herb that makes a wonderful, synergistic partner for linden to support cardiovascular health► What species of linden has especially aromatic and sweet flowersShow snippet: “Linden's cooling, relaxing, and moistening qualities are a soothing relief for a variety of symptoms associated with heat, excess stimulation, and dryness. Linden's gifts are often appreciated by those who are feeling overly stressed, tense, and hot.”----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

A compact, easy-to-travel-with herbal first aid kit is a wonderful way to be prepared for everyday health concerns when you're away from home.With that in mind, my question for guests in Season 9 of the podcast is, “What would you include in your herbal first aid kit?” I'm getting the ball rolling by giving you a peek into my travel kit. I hope it will serve as a useful springboard for creating your own. After listening in, you'll know:► Principles to rely on when creating an herbal first aid kit for travel► Seven herbalist-tested and -recommended products to support the big three systems in your body that are often impacted by travel► What to look out for when you're reading labels and choosing productsShow snippet: “I like to have something that's really readily convenient that I know is going to work for me because if I have anything off… I don't want to have to go spend time looking for something. I just want to have it with me.”----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

Arrowleaf balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) is a stunning flower, a nutritious food, and a potent herbal medicine that grows all over western North America. Here's just a smattering of arrowleaf balsamroot's medicinal gifts to tempt you…Arrowleaf balsamroot:► Relieves the misery of sinus or lung congestion from a cold or flu► Soothes cold, sore muscles ► Disinfects wounds► and more…Between its cheerful blooms, its hillside-stabilizing and medicinal roots, and its pleasantly resinous-tasting spring shoots, who wouldn't fall in love?That said, when you harvest roots for medicine, you're injuring or perhaps even killing the plant. And arrowleaf balsamroot plants take a long time to reach their full stature. That's why with this episode, you'll also receive FREE access to a downloadable wildcrafting checklist, so you'll have the know-how to harvest sustainably, ensuring a plentiful yield for years to come. After listening in, you'll know:► The easiest way to prepare balsamroot seeds for food► How to work with arrowleaf balsamroot tincture for a sore throat► The best digging tool for harvesting roots (surprisingly low-tech!)► What herbs to work with if arrowleaf balsamroot isn't a locally abundant plant for you Show snippet: “Arrowleaf balsamroot has many offerings as food and medicine but the first gifts they offer are the joy they bring with their bright sunny blooms.”----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

We often grow in important ways because of mistakes. But while experience can be a powerful teacher, it can also be a painful one. The cool thing is that hearing other people's mistakes can help our own growth and learning…minus the regrets. With that in mind, a theme for Season 8 of the podcast is looking back at herbal mistakes, a bit like alerting other drivers to a hazard on the road ahead. I'm getting the ball rolling by sharing my three most important mistakes with herbs. I'm also sharing tips and resources to help you avoid those same potholes. After listening in, you'll know:► How to minimize waste in your home apothecary (and why that's important)► One big reason why herbs sometimes help and sometimes don't…and a more nuanced approach to herbalism that's far likelier to be successful► How I learned that at its heart, herbalism is about so much more than swapping out herbs for drugsShow Snippet: “The beauty and joy and even the biggest impact of herbalism… is finding our way back to tending this beautiful earth.”----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

While many swoon over its amber balsamic scent, the cottonwood tree (Populus spp.) is more than just a pretty smell. For thousands of years, cottonwood has been used as medicine and to make a variety of tools. I honestly can't imagine my life without this powerful tree and cottonwood bud oil (also called Balm of Gilead oil), which I use in practically all of my herbal salves, creams, and body butters. With this episode you'll also receive FREE access to a downloadable recipe card you can refer to again and again for how to make cottonwood bud oil of your own. After listening in, you'll know:► How to work with cottonwood bud oil medicinally► How I discovered that cottonwood is an amazing preservative► The super-cool way researchers studied Poplar trees as a potential treatment for warts… and the intriguing results► What you need to know to ethically harvest cottonwood Show snippet: “Cottonwood trees are water sentinels that offer healing gifts to all those around them including bees, mammals, fish, birds, and even the soils and waters they grow in.”----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

It's always exciting to hear about a little known herb with powerful medicinal action, especially when it also happens to grow abundantly. And that's what you have to look forward to in this conversation about ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) with Val Alcorn! You'll also receive Val's recipe for an Upper Respiratory Tincture which contains ground ivy. This is a formula she describes as ideal for “heavy, stagnant congestion and/or pain in the upper respiratory system.” By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Are there ever any advantages to invasive plants?► Why look at how herbs were used ancestrally?► How following your curiosity and intuition can lead to powerful medicineHere is one of my favorite takeaways from our conversation: “I feel like everybody's so excited about the exotic plants, the adaptogens, those buzzword herbs, but sometimes I feel like the most common plants are the most powerful.” If you don't already know Val, she is an herbalist, herb farmer, writer and artist living on Anishinaabe land in what is now Michigan. Her goal is to connect people with the stories and the medicine of the plants so that we may heal body and spirit with curiosity and reciprocity. She crafts a variety of herbal tools and goods with a focus on herbal bitters and runs a brick and mortar store in Gladwin, Michigan.If you'd like to hear more from Val, which I highly recommend, then head to the show notes where you can get easy links for her website and social media. You can also find Val's recipe as well as the transcript for this episode in the show notes.I'm so grateful to share our conversation with you today!****Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

You have a real treat in store with today's episode, all about the many gifts of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica). My guest, renowned herbalist David Winston, shares multiple stories about the rich herbal medicine of nettle leaf, nettle root, and nettle seed, gleaned from his decades of clinical practice. David shares so many pearls of wisdom about stinging nettle, herbs, and herbalism during our conversation that I think you'll agree I made the right choice in letting the interview meander longer than usual.As a listener, you'll also receive access to David's recipe for Green Powder Spice Blend. This nutrient-dense blend is delicious sprinkled on eggs, cooked grains, soups, stews, salads, cooked greens, and other savory dishes.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► What are the benefits and applications of nettle leaf, nettle root, and nettle seeds?► Is there any real hope for remineralizing bones weakened by osteoporosis?► How herbalism and Western medicine beautifully shore up one another's weak spots► Why it's so important to treat the person rather than the disease► Why do so many herbal traditions emphasize complex formulations?► What is David's advice for aspiring herbalists?Here is one of my favorite takeaways from our conversation: “Opening your mind to listen…I'm a big fan of research and science and looking at the old literature and clinical experience, but never downplay the importance of learning to listen to the plants.”For those of you who don't already know David, he's an Herbalist and Ethnobotanist with 54 years of training in Chinese, Western/Eclectic and Southeastern herbal traditions. He has been in clinical practice for 47 years and is an herbal consultant to physicians, herbalists and researchers throughout the USA, Europe and Canada. David is the founder/director of the Herbal Therapeutics Research Library and the dean of David Winston's Center for Herbal Studies, a two-year training program in clinical herbal medicine. He is an internationally known lecturer and frequently teaches at medical schools, professional symposia and herb conferences. He is the president of Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc. a manufacturer that produces herbal products that blend the art and science of the world's great herbal traditions.In addition, David is a founding/professional member of the American Herbalist Guild, and he is on the American Botanical Council and the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia Advisory Boards.He's the author of many books including the co-author of Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief. David has taught thousands of herbalists around the world and is the recipient of many notable and prestigious awards and fellowships.If you'd like to hear more from David, which I highly recommend, then head to the show notes where you can get easy links for his websites and social media. You can also find David's recipe as well as the transcript for this episode in the show notes.I'm beyond delighted to share our conversation with you today!----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and...

In this episode, we look to the medicines that bees make with plants. Propolis is a medicinal resin made by bees which can be sustainably harvested to use as medicine. Benjamin Pixie is an herbalist, mead maker and bee keeper who has lots to share about plants, the wisdom of bees, and making medicines from the gifts of the hive. Benjamin also shares a recipe and important tips for making your own propolis tincture, including the best alcohol to use and tips for finding propolis. By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Why bees are the original herbalists► What is propolis and many amazing health benefits► How best to work with propolis as medicine► How to support the beesFor those of you not familiar with Benjamin, he has been a treatment free, bee centric sustainable beekeeper since 2007. He is mead maker at Pixie Mead, and Distiller of honey spirits at Spirit of the Hive. He is a founding member of the Skalitude Pollinator Sanctuary and the Skalitude Community. If you'd like to hear more from Benjamin, which I highly recommend, then head to the show notes where you can get easy links for his websites and social media. You can also find Benjamin's recipe as well as the transcript for this episode in the show notes.I'm so happy to share our conversation with you today!----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

►►► To enroll in Rooted Medicine Circle (through Jan 25, 2023 – but after that, you can add yourself to the waitlist for 2024): https://www.rootedmedicinecircle.com/One of the most common questions I get is, “How do I get started with herbs?” In this episode, I share three tips to help you on the road toward a deep, working knowledge of herbs and herbal medicine.After listening in, you'll know:► Why are plants your best teachers – and how can you learn from them?► Why it's better to learn a few herbs really well than to learn a multitude of herbs on a surface level► Why community is an important ingredient in learning about herbsShow snippet: “Escape simple, passive learning and really embrace hands-on learning wherever possible.” ----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

►►► Get started making herbal medicines with our Rooted Medicine Circle Mini Course happening January 17th-25th. Register for free here: www.herbalminicourse.comCitrus may be more commonly thought of as a food than as an herb, but from peel to pulp to seeds, citrus bursts with powerful gifts. Whether you're looking for a tasty way to enhance digestion, soothe a sore throat, or just enjoy a delicious drink, we've got you covered in this episode with Emily Han. (And those are just a few of the ways Emily shares to work with citrus!)You'll also receive access to Emily's wonderful Citrus Honey Tea recipe. This easy-to-make recipe stays fresh for up to a year in the refrigerator. It's a wonderful way to enjoy the gifts of citrus months after prime citrus season is past…or any time you're in the mood for a yummy hot or cold drink.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Are there any safety concerns when selecting your citrus?► Does it matter what citrus species you work with?► How can citrus help with digestion?► How can you grow your own citrus if you live in a cold climate?Here is one of my favorite takeaways from our conversation: “Slow down to spend time just being with plants and there's so much that you can learn that can then inform your herbal medicine making and your herbal practice, as well.”----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.