Podcasts about howie brounstein

Hello plant people! It's been a year and some change since we launched our Plant Stories series on Herbal Radio, and we thought what better time to reshare our first-ever episode in this series than during the sunny and blooming spring season!

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 This episode of The Herbalist Hour is a super special one for me. As some of you know, I attended the Columbines School of Botanical Studies back in 2011, so I am incredibly honored and excited to welcome the whole crew on the show this time around. We are joined by Howie Brounstein, Leah Kays, Alex Payne and Steven Yeager. And this year marks the 40th year of Howie teaching and creating the school. Quite the milestone, I'd say. In this roundtable discussion we chat about the school's history, fire ecology, using a dichotomous key, herb lust, the importance of permits, and a whole lot more. Be sure to stay tuned until the end for the epic singing. Thanks to Howie, Leah, Alex and Steven for joining me on the show, and thanks to YOU for listening! See you in the next episode,  ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES Columbines School of Botanical Studies | BotanicalStudies.net Columbines on Instagram | @columbinesschoolofbs   Alex Payne | TendingTheWildflowers.com Alex on Instagram | @tendingthewildflowerssanctuary  

This podcast episode is a combination of two plant profiles from a pre-recorded garden plant walk with clinical herbalist, field botanist, and nutrition educator, Shana Lipner Grover. Shana introduces us to two common and abundant garden plants: oregano and St. John's wort. Shana teaches us how we can make functional medicine from the culinary and medicinal herbs that grow so easily outside our front (or back) doors. Shana Lipner Grover was a student of award-winning author Michael Moore and also one of Mountain Rose Herbs' favorite herbalists, Howie Brounstein. Today, she is the director and primary educator of Sage Country Herbs School of Botanical Studies in San Diego, CA. You can learn more about Shana at Sage Country Herbs School and by visiting her on Instagram @sagecountryherbs. See the plants and watch the YouTube video of Shana's plant walk on Oregano here as well as her plant walk on St. John's Wort here!   Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Steven Yeager.  Steven is the Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs at Mountain Rose Herbs.  He is also a friend and one of my main herbal mentors.  He taught alongside Howie Brounstein at the Columbines School of Botanical Studies when I took their two year apprenticeship over a decade ago.  Steven also serves on the board of several non-profits including United Plant Savers, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), and the Native Plant Society of Oregon. In this conversation we chat about Steven's herbal origin story, GMPs, favorite plants and lot more.  I hope you enjoy the chat as much as I did!  Let us know in the comments if you had any takeaways.  Thanks to Steven for sharing his time and expertise, and thanks to you for watching! Seeya in the next episode, ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES WATCH THE VIDEO FOR THIS INTERVIEW Learn more about Mountain Rose Herbs | MountainRoseHerbs.com Columbines School of Botanical Studies | BotanicalStudies.net AHPA | AHPA.org |  United Plant Savers | UnitedPlantSavers.org Cookbooks recommended by Steven | Yotam Ottolenghi

"What is one of the greatest obstacles to learning and understanding herbalism?" Renowned herbalist Howie Brounstein offers his thoughts on this fantastic question. We hope it inspires you to continue growing and learning as an herbalist! This is a snippet from a longer Q&A with Howie.  WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW Learn more about Howie and his work at BotanicalStudies.net Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com  

Howie Brounstein offers some simple business advice for the herbalist in this episode. TLDR: Don't put all your eggs in one basket! We hope you get some insight and inspiration from Howie. This is a snippet from a longer Q&A with Howie.  WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW Learn more about Howie and his work at BotanicalStudies.net Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com  

We had this question come in from an HerbRally community member: "What do you do when you see someone you don't know well dealing with an issue that you're pretty sure you could help with, but they haven't asked for help?" Howie Brounstein offers his thoughts and approach to this great question. The great herbalist Christopher Hedley helped form and shape some of how Howie sees this type of situation.   This is a snippet from a longer Q&A with Howie - WATCH THE FULL VIDEO Learn more about Howie and his work at BotanicalStudies.net Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com  

Mountain Rose Herbs is excited to present our brand-new show on Herbal Radio called “Plant Stories”. This series is all about the heartfelt, fun, entertaining, educational, inspiring, and personal plant stories that stand out to our guests. Tune in each week to hear from esteemed herbalists, nature-based artists, and plant-lovers to learn about a specific plant, hear a touching tale, bask in a poem, or possibly dive into some folklore. Our good friends, Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager, stopped by our podcast studio to record the inaugural episode. Having taught together for decades at the Columbines School of Botanical Studies, Howie & Steven showcase their unique teaching style, philosophy, and humor as they banter about their personal and professional plant connections. Always entertaining, we hope you enjoy the many plant stories and botanical song beats brought to you by Howie & Steven.  Howie Brounstein has taught botany, herbalism, and wildcrafting extensively for nearly four decades, including at such herbal establishments as the Michael Moore's Southwest School of Botanical Medicine. He is the co-owner and a primary instructor of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies and has a clinical practice in Eugene, Oregon. He is well known for his inspiring in-depth teaching style and his passionate love of plants. Steven Yeager is Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs at Mountain Rose Herbs where he oversees laboratory operations including their identity program as well as assuring GMP compliance. He is also trained as a field botanist and wild harvester. He serves on the following board of directors: the American Herbal Products Association, AHPA's Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals, United Plant Savers, and the Native Plant Society of Oregon. Steven is the former co-owner of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies in Eugene, Oregon where he was a co-instructor for over 20 years. Visit the Columbines School of Botanical Studies website. Follow the Columbines School of Botanical Studies on Instagram. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok

This podcast episode is a combination of two plant profiles from a pre-recorded garden plant walk with clinical herbalist, field botanist, and nutrition educator, Shana Lipner Grover. Shana introduces us to lemon balm and artichoke, plant allies that are easy to grow and abundant in their support. Shana also reminds us of the joy of recognizing the abundance around us and the healing that can take place by simply taking the time to sit next to a plant in your garden. Shana Lipner Grover was a student of award-winning author Michael Moore and also one of Mountain Rose Herbs' favorite herbalists, Howie Brounstein. Today, she is the director and primary educator of Sage Country Herbs School of Botanical Studies in San Diego, CA. You can learn more about Shana at Sage Country Herbs School and by visiting her on Instagram @sagecountryherbs. Watch the YouTube video of Shana's plant walk on Lemon Balm here as well as her plant walk on Artichoke here! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Join us as Mountain Rose Herbs' Chief Marketing & Brand Officer, Thomas Dick, interviews local Eugene celebrity and beloved herbal educator, Howie Brounstein. Howie runs the Columbines School of Botanical Studies and was kind enough to step out of the woods and into our office for an in-person podcast interview. It was great to see our good friend face to face and chat about his unique herbal path - including backyard potions and hitchhiking across Western North America. With decades of hands-on experience, Howie talks to us about the impacts of wild crafting and the healing process of forming connections with the plants (and ecosystem) you harvest (from). We hope you enjoy this week's entertaining and story-full episode! Visit the Columbines School of Botanical Studies website. Howie Brounstein has taught botany, herbalism, and wildcrafting extensively for decades, including at such herbal establishments as the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine. He is the co-owner and a primary instructor of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies and has a clinical practice in Eugene, Oregon. He is well known for his brilliant in depth teaching style and his passionate love of plants. Apply for Grants 4 Plants. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Today's episode is Howie Brounstein's keynote from the 2019 Breitenbush Herbal Conference.  I'm so grateful Howie recorded this and allowed HerbRally to publish this on the podcast. However, this was recorded on Howie's phone. So the audio quality isn't the greatest. Howie did take some time to clean up the sound a bit. It's definitely listenable and there are many gems and takeaways!  I had the honor of being co-organizer of this event and was so thrilled that Howie gave the first keynote to kick off the weekend. This was right before Rising Appalachia took the stage!  Howie was my first herbal mentor (along with Steven Yeager). He is the owner and lead instructor at the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. If you're looking for an herbalism apprenticeship with a heavy focus on botany, wildcrafting, herbalism and anatomy and physiology, I can't recommend his school enough.  Learn more about the Columbines School of Botanical Studies at BotanicalStudies.net Also be sure to give Howie a follow on Instagram @howiebrounstein and @columbinesschoolofbs He's always posting great herbal content!  Thanks again to Howie for sharing this audio, and thanks to y'all for listening!  Mason www.herbrally.com

We were honored to have our good friend and owner of Sage Country Herbs, Shana Lipner Grover, join us in person last week for some filming. One of the videos we recorded was on an enchanting yet practical topic – working with smoke as medicine. With decades of experience, Shana illuminates this traditional art, inspiring us on the many ways smoke has been historically used as medicine and ultimately to consider making our own herbal smokes. This educational talk is packed with information from the history of smoking herbs to wellness benefits and precautions to choosing ingredients and formulating. Shana leaves us feeling empowered to explore and create our own herbal smokes and when to use alternatives. The corresponding video to this week's podcast will be released on our YouTube channel at a later date, please stay tuned. Shana Lipner Grover was a student of award-winning author Michael Moore and also one of Mountain Rose Herbs' favorite herbalists, Howie Brounstein. Today, she is the director and primary educator of Sage Country Herbs School of Botanical Studies in San Diego, CA. You can learn more about Shana at Sage Country Herbs School and by visiting her on Instagram @sagecountryherbs. Join our community!Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

This podcast is a combination of two separate talks from a pre-recorded plant walk led by Shana Lipner Grover at Mount Pisgah in Eugene, Oregon. A talented clinical herbalist, field botanist, and nutrition educator, Shana introduces us to two plants abundant throughout the Pacific Northwest, stinging nettle and poison oak. Perhaps not outwardly considered allies as their touch can occasionally induce minor skin irritations, Shana explains how these plants can become our friends when properly identified and treated with respect. Engaging and informative, Shana reviews the botany, habitat, safety, and uses of nettle and poison oak and teaches us that by paying close attention to these plants we can be in relationship with them and learn from them. Shana was a student of award-winning author Michael Moore and also one of Mountain Rose Herbs' favorite herbalists, Howie Brounstein. Today, she is the director and primary educator of Sage Country Herbs School of Botanical Studies in San Diego, CA. You can learn more about Shana at Sage Country Herbs School and by visiting her on Instagram @sagecountryherbs. Watch the YouTube video of Shana's plant walk on Stinging Nettles here as well as her plant walk on Poison Oak here! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

This presentation was recorded for the Free Herbalism Project held virtually on November 12, 2021. In “I Hope That's Valerian I Smell”, herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager give us an in depth look at a fragrant and beloved botanical, valerian. Join Howie and Steven and they discuss the botany, identification, beneficial properties, and suggested preparations of this odiferous plant. We'll also learn about the important role native Pacific Northwest valerian species have on the Oregon Cascade ecosystems. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and informative deep dive into this (generally) calming and (highly) aromatic nervine, valerian. Howie Brounstein has taught botany, herbalism, and wildcrafting extensively for decades, including at such herbal establishments as the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine. He is the co-owner and a primary instructor of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies and has a clinical practice in Eugene, Oregon. He is well known for his brilliant in depth teaching style and his passionate love of plants. Steven Yeager has been studying Oregon's flora and ecology since 1995.  He enjoys botanizing, wildcrafting, and exploring the Pacific Northwest. Steven is the former co-owner of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies.  He believes cultivating a relationship with plants and the natural world is vital for a healthy existence on this planet. Steven also works at Mountain Rose Herbs as the Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs. He serves on the board of directors for the American Herbal Products Association, AHPA's Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals, United Plant Savers, and the Native Plant Society of Oregon. You can learn more about the Columbines School of Botanical Studies here and by visiting them on Instagram @columbinesschoolofbs. Watch the YouTube video of the full Fall 2021 Free Herbalism Project here! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

This presentation was recorded for the Free Herbalism Project held virtually on November 12, 2021. Clinical herbalist, field botanist, and nutrition educator, Shana Lipner Grover takes us through an engaging and entertaining look at some of the unsung herbal heroes of immunity. Shana explains how the immune system works in relationship with the other systems in the human body and how both moisture and movement play a vital role in maintaining a healthy balance. This educational talk guides us through our body's immune responses, the role of our mucosal membranes, and how we can harness resiliency through our herbal allies. Enter unsung heroes, demulcents and lymphatics. Shana gives due recognition to some of her favorite demulcents including marshmallow, cheeseweed, and chia seeds and lymphatics including calendula, cleavers, and ceanothus. Shana was a student of award-winning author Michael Moore and also one of Mountain Rose Herbs' favorite herbalists, Howie Brounstein. Today, she is the director and primary educator of Sage Country Herbs School of Botanical Studies in San Diego, CA. You can learn more about Shana at Sage Country Herbs School and by visiting her on Instagram @sagecountryherbs. Click Here to watch the YouTube video of Shana's talk and listen to the other presenters from our Online Free Herbalism Project! The next FHP is also a virtual event and will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 on Zoom. More information and registration link below: Spring 2022 Free Herbalism ProjectDate: Friday, March 11 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PST) Location: The Comfort of Your Home or Office (via Zoom) We will hear from Mimi Hernandez, Dr. Crystal Dawn Silas, with special guest emcee Jiling Lin and music from The Muddy Souls. And if you can't join us day-of, sign up anyway to get a video recording and promo code a few weeks after the event. Hope to see you there! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

When we think of blackberry here in the Pacific Northwest, we often think of an invasive species, but Shana Lipner Grover sees all the uses of this prolific and abundant plant. Join clinical herbalist, field botanist, and nutrition educator, Shana Lipner Grover, as she brings us to Mount Pisgah Arboretum to discuss blackberry (Rubus armeniacus), its medicinal uses, and the importance of using invasive species to protect our native flora and fauna. Blackberry roots are tannic and astringent, its leaves help support wellness through its toning properties, and its berries are delicious and nutritious. Shana was a student of award-winning author Michael Moore and also one of Mountain Rose Herbs' favorite herbalists, Howie Brounstein. Today, she is the director and primary educator of Sage Country Herbs School of Botanical Studies in San Diego, CA. You can learn more about Shana at Sage Country Herbs School and by visiting her on Instagram @sagecountryherbs. Click Here to watch the YouTube video of Shana exploring the many benefits and uses of oak! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Join Shana Lipner Grover--clinical herbalist, field botanist, and nutrition educator--as she brings us to an oak woodland at Mount Pisgah Arboretum and discusses everything from the usnea that hangs from the branches to the uses of oak bark and acorns. Historically, oak trees have been utilized for the tannins in their bark, their prolific food source of acorns, and their important role in the ecosystems they create. Shana was a student of award-winning author Michael Moore and also one of our favorite herbalists, Howie Brounstein. Today, she is the director and primary educator of Sage Country Herbs School of Botanical Studies in San Diego, CA. You can learn more about Shana at Sage Country Herbs School and by visiting her on Instagram @sagecountryherbs. Click Here to watch the YouTube video of Shana exploring the many benefits and uses of oak! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Join clinical herbalist, field botanist, and nutrition educator, Shana Lipner Grover, as she brings us to Mount Pisgah Arboretum to discuss one of her favorite plants in the Berberidaceae family: Oregon grape. Shana loves Oregon grape for its bitter tannins and its affinity for liver and gut health. This wonderful western North American plant ally can be harvested sustainably and can be easily identified by its spiny leaves, blue berries, and golden flowers. Shana was a student of award-winning author Michael Moore and also one of our favorite herbalists, Howie Brounstein. Today, she is the director and primary educator of Sage Country Herbs School of Botanical Studies in San Diego, CA.   You can learn more about Shana and the Sage Country Herbs School by visiting www.SageCountryHerbs.com or by visiting her on Instagram @sagecountryherbs   Watch the YouTube video of Shana exploring Oregon Grape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4d5MVB4qm4   Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture out to the meadows in the middle elevation zones of the Western Cascades. Here, you will learn about Rudbeckia occidentalis, commonly called Western Cone Flower. You may be familiar with Rudbeckia's close garden relative, Black-Eyed Susan. Rudbeckia is both a helpful supportive herb and a great lesson in etymology. The roots can be used similarly to echinacea or dandelion and are a lovely alterative ally.     Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they again venture out to the lava beds in the middle elevation zones of the Western Cascades. This time you will learn about Ceanothus velutinus, commonly called Red Root or Sticky Laurel. Ceanothus is not only a delicious pleasure tea and fragrant leaf used in hydrosols, but it is also a crucial plant in our ecosystem. It has nitrogen-fixing roots that work to correct the nitrogen levels in our soils, especially in areas after a clear-cut or large wildfire.   Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture out to the meadows in the middle elevation zones of the Western Cascades. Here, you will learn about Castilleja, commonly called Paintbrush. In Oregon, we happen to be in the center of biodiversity for Paintbrush, meaning that we are lucky to have many varieties of the species in one place! Paintbrush is a bright and beautiful plant and can be many different colors but, surprisingly, the colorful part of the plant isn't actually the flower! Stick around to learn a little bit more about this special meadow species. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE ORIGINAL YOUTUBE VIDEO Looking for an opportunity to receive exclusive Mountain Rose Herbs content, discounts, and event invites? Become a part of our text message community! To opt in, all you need to do is text “JOIN” to the number 541-240-8969. We'll then send you a link to submit your information, and that's it! As part of the community, you'll get just one text with exclusive opportunities every 7-14 days, and you can opt out at any time. To stop the text messages, just text “STOP” to the same phone number. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture out to the lava beds in the middle elevation zones of the Western Cascades. Here, you will learn about Phacelia, also known as Scorpionweed. Phacelia is an interesting, diverse, and edible plant that can be categorized in either the Hydrophyllaceae or Boraginaceae family depending on which botanist you speak with and where you are regionally. VISIT THE COLUMBINES SCHOOL OF BOTANICAL STUDIES ONLINE  Thanks for listening!  Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture out to the lava beds in the middle elevation zones of the Western Cascades. Here, you will learn about the Blackcap Raspberry (Rubus leucodermis), one of Steven's favorite Pacific Northwest berries and a good astringent ally. RSVP for the online Free Herbalism Project   Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

TO VIEW THE ORIGINAL VIDEO VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture along on a plant walk through the middle elevation woods of the Western Cascades. In this video, you’ll learn about the botany of manzanita (Arctostaphylos), an astringent ally. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture along on a plant walk through the middle elevation woods of the Western Cascades. In this video you’ll learn all about the highly revered cosmopolitan herb yarrow (Achillea millefolium). You’ll learn basic botany about the Asteraceae plant family, what a chemotype is, its adaptability and much more! WATCH THE ORIGINAL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture along on a plant walk through the middle elevation woods of the Western Cascades. In this video, you’ll learn all about the beautiful, astringent wild rose, a little bit about love, and some fun basic botany about the Rosaceae plant family! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture along on a plant walk through the middle elevation woods of the Western Cascades. In this video, you’ll learn about the botany of wild valerian (Valeriana sitchensis). This important species is tied deeply to the ecosystems of the meadows of the Cascades, and is beloved by deer, elk, and Oregon's big wild cats. VIEW THE ORIGINAL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture along on a plant walk through the middle elevation woods of the Western Cascades. In today's video they chat a bit about a couple of different St. John's Wort species. You can view the original video of the plant walk on our YouTube channel.  Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Today's episode was recorded back in October 2013 at our flagship live event, Free Herbalism Project.  Learn all about bitters from herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager, co-owners of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies in Eugene, OR.  Check out our new bitters line!  Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Listen in as herbalist Dana Aronson talks all about the beautiful motherwort! Motherwort’s latin name, Leonurus cardiaca, is depicted from the Greek word leon (lion), ouros (tail), and cardiaca, giving meaning to the heart. This sheds light to the common name, Lion’s Heart. In Europe, the name “motherwort,” has a literal meaning of “mother-herb.” With both of these names, this gives a small peek into the medical properties of this plant we know as Motherwort. Check out Dana’s motherwort monograph! This episode is brought to you by the Breitenbush Herbal Conference. This event is one of the nation’s longest running herbal conference and is an annual gathering for herbalists and healers of all kinds. The next event will take place on September 5 – September 8, 2019 at the Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon. It’s a couple hours drive from Portland and Eugene, or an hour and half east of Salem. People come from all corners to celebrate and learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in our herbal community. This years speakers include Autumn Summers, Erika Galentin, Glen Nagel, Heather Irvine, Howie Brounstein, Julie James, Lara Pacheco, Missy Rohs, Nicole Telkes, Steven Yeager and Thomas Easley. The healing waters and ancient forests of Breitenbush provide an unforgettable setting for this gathering. Workshops, demonstrations and herb walks appeal to all levels of students. Fine handmade goods and books will be available in the Herbal Marketplace. The Breitenbush Herbal Conference is so much more than just a "conference". It's a personal healing retreat for your body and mind. HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net 

Today on the podcast, herbalist Lindsay Kolasa talks about mental health and her journey with mental health, gut health, supportive herbs, and more. Lindsay Kolasa is a Community Herbalist, Traditional Food Ways Educator, Soul-worker, and Yoga Teacher with a background in print journalism, non-profit management and social service work. She was called to her path by a major health crisis in 2001 which required of her to embark on a healing journey. Her work and her teachings are a distillation of what she has learned along the way. Visit Lindsay online: Madhupa Maypop This episode is brought to you by the Breitenbush Herbal Conference. This event is one of the nation’s longest running herbal conference and is an annual gathering for herbalists and healers of all kinds. The next event will take place on September 5 – September 8, 2019 at the Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon. It’s a couple hours drive from Portland and Eugene, or an hour and half east of Salem. People come from all corners to celebrate and learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in our herbal community. This years speakers include Autumn Summers, Erika Galentin, Glen Nagel, Heather Irvine, Howie Brounstein, Julie James, Lara Pacheco, Missy Rohs, Nicole Telkes, Steven Yeager and Thomas Easley. The healing waters and ancient forests of Breitenbush provide an unforgettable setting for this gathering. Workshops, demonstrations and herb walks appeal to all levels of students. Fine handmade goods and books will be available in the Herbal Marketplace. The Breitenbush Herbal Conference is so much more than just a "conference". It's a personal healing retreat for your body and mind. HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net 

In this podcast episode you’ll hear from Bevin Clare, M.S., R.H, CNS. She shares her top 10 tips for becoming an herbal clinician. Bevin is an herbalist, nutritionist, professor, and Program Manager of the Master’s of Science in Clinical Herbalism at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is also a professional member and president of the American Herbalists Guild, and a board member of the United Plant Savers. Enjoy! Learn more about Bevin Clare: https://www.bevinclare.com/ Facebook Instagram Today’s episode is brought to you by the Breitenbush Herbal Conference. This event is one of the nation’s longest running herbal conference and is an annual gathering for herbalists and healers of all kinds. The next event will take place on September 5 – September 8, 2019 at the Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon. It’s a couple hours drive from Portland and Eugene, or an hour and half east of Salem. People come from all corners to celebrate and learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in our herbal community. This years speakers include Autumn Summers, Erika Galentin, Glen Nagel, Heather Irvine, Howie Brounstein, Julie James, Lara Pacheco, Missy Rohs, Nicole Telkes, Steven Yeager and Thomas Easley. The healing waters and ancient forests of Breitenbush provide an unforgettable setting for this gathering. Workshops, demonstrations and herb walks appeal to all levels of students. Fine handmade goods and books will be available in the Herbal Marketplace. Much joy and laughter is to be shared during the Talent Show and Raffle. One can also take a hike along one of the forest trails, a meditative walk through the large labyrinth, start the morning with an energizing yoga practice or receive a healing massage after a day of soaking in the sacred hot springs.  The Breitenbush Herbal Conference is so much more than just a "conference". It's a personal healing retreat for your body and mind. Thanks for listening!  HerbRally www.herbally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

In today’s episode herbalist Heather Irvine gives us an excellent intro to Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum biflorum). Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned herbalist, you’re sure to have some takeaways, enjoy! Today’s episode is brought to you by the Breitenbush Herbal Conference. This event is one of the nation’s longest running herbal conference and is an annual gathering for herbalists and healers of all kinds. The next event will take place on September 5 – September 8, 2019 at the Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon. It’s a couple hours drive from Portland and Eugene, or an hour and half east of Salem. People come from all corners to celebrate and learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in our herbal community. This years speakers include Autumn Summers, Erika Galentin, Glen Nagel, Heather Irvine, Howie Brounstein, Julie James, Lara Pacheco, Missy Rohs, Nicole Telkes, Steven Yeager and Thomas Easley. The healing waters and ancient forests of Breitenbush provide an unforgettable setting for this gathering. Workshops, demonstrations and herb walks appeal to all levels of students. Fine handmade goods and books will be available in the Herbal Marketplace. Much joy and laughter is to be shared during the Talent Show and Raffle. One can also take a hike along one of the forest trails, a meditative walk through the large labyrinth, start the morning with an energizing yoga practice or receive a healing massage after a day of soaking in the sacred hot springs. The Breitenbush Herbal Conference is so much more than just a "conference". It's a personal healing retreat for your body and mind. LEARN MORE Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net 

In today’s episode we’ll hear about three of herbalist Jean Madrone’s favorite summer herbs: St. John’s Wort, Selfheal, and Yarrow. Enjoy! Jean Madrone is an herbalist, somatic experiencing trauma therapy practitioner, and mama living on Squaxin and Nisqually territory in Olympia, WA. Jean loves matchmaking plants and people. She loves the magic and the sacred in the everyday and the way that the work that she is honored to do can weave the two together. Jean’s work is grounded in clinical herbalism, nutrition, elemental constitution and magic, and harm reduction, and is informed by living with disability, by complex trauma and recovery. Jean was raised in the South and part of their heart will always be there. They really, really love the mountains and the waters in both places. About Jean’s clinical program: ​The Community Herbalist Clinical Skills Apprenticeship is a 180 hour program in Olympia, WA that will meet one full weekend a month for ten months. It is designed for students who have completed programs in materia medica and medicine making and want to go deeper into herbal medicine and clinical work. The focus will be on matchmaking plants and people, providing person-centered care, and treating the whole person- physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. There will be a particular emphasis on working with the nervous system, mental health, and trauma resolution. Throughout the course we will expand our working knowledge of materia medica and connect with the plants through plant sits and plant walks. More about Jean: Website About Clinical program   Today’s episode is brought to you by the Breitenbush Herbal Conference. This event is one of the nation’s longest running herbal conference and is an annual gathering for herbalists and healers of all kinds. The next event will take place on September 5 – September 8, 2019 at the Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon. It’s a couple hours drive from Portland and Eugene, or an hour and half east of Salem. People come from all corners to celebrate and learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in our herbal community. This years speakers include Autumn Summers, Erika Galentin, Glen Nagel, Heather Irvine, Howie Brounstein, Julie James, Lara Pacheco, Missy Rohs, Nicole Telkes, Steven Yeager and Thomas Easley. The healing waters and ancient forests of Breitenbush provide an unforgettable setting for this gathering. Workshops, demonstrations and herb walks appeal to all levels of students. Fine handmade goods and books will be available in the Herbal Marketplace. Much joy and laughter is to be shared during the Talent Show and Raffle. One can also take a hike along one of the forest trails, a meditative walk through the large labyrinth, start the morning with an energizing yoga practice or receive a healing massage after a day of soaking in the sacred hot springs.  The Breitenbush Herbal Conference is so much more than just a "conference". It's a personal healing retreat for your body and mind. LEARN MORE

An herbal smoking blend may not sound like your cup of tea – and it isn’t! – but it’s still an effective method of working with medicinal plants. When smoked, herbs have rapid effects on the lungs and the central nervous system, including antimicrobial, astringent, relaxant, and nervine or anxiety-reducing activities. This traditional practice is still relevant today.But of course, some people need help to quit smoking, not reasons to start! And herbs can help here as well, by reducing cravings and addressing the original reasons one started smoking in the first place. They can also help one cut down on smoking tobacco or cannabis by enhancing the desirable effects of those plants and reducing their undesirable ones.In this episode we’ll talk about all these aspects of smoking, share some of our favorite plants to include in herbal smoking mixtures, and guide you through some practical considerations when trying this on your own.Herbs discussed include: mullein, lobelia, skullcap, evening primrose, vanilla, uva ursi, tobacco, cannabis, pedicularis, catnip, damiana, tulsi, mugwort, bittergrass.Mentioned in this episode:Medicinal smoke reduces airborne bacteria. Nautiyal, Chandra Shekhar, Puneet Singh Chauhan, and Yeshwant Laxman Nene; Journal of Ethnopharmacology 114, no. 3 (December 3, 2007): 446–51.The effect of chewing gum flavor on the negative affect associated with tobacco abstinence among dependent cigarette smokers. Cohen LM, Collins FL Jr, Vanderveen JW, Weaver CC; Addict Behav. 2010 Nov;35(11):955-60.Puff Herbal Smokes – Boutique herbal smokes, pre-formulated for you by a trained herbalist. (Coming soon!)Howie Brounstein’s ebook, Herbal Smoking Mixtures – a classic guide to working with herbs as smoke. A must-read if you’re interested in this topic.If you’re a regular listener, by now you’ve heard us talk about our podcast supporters – and maybe you’re wondering how to become one, yourself! Well, let me make it easy for you – all you need to do is click this link to support us at $5/month, or this one to support us at $10/month. At either level you’ll get immediate access to our weekly supporters video series. These exclusive videos come out every week and are only for our supporters. So if you’d like to help us keep our podcast, free clinics, scholarships, and other projects going strong – and get some goodies for your generosity – we’d very much appreciate it!As always, please subscribe & review our podcast so others can find it more easily. Thank you!!Our theme music is “Wings” by Nicolai Heidlas.Support the show (https://commonwealthherbs.com/supporters/)

Today we’ll hear from herbalist and frequent HerbRally contributor Heather Irvine as she goes in-depth on lobelia. Whether you’re new to this plant or not, you’re sure to learn something! To read the monograph in its entirety: www.herbrally.com/monographs/lobelia Visit Heather online: www.givingtreebotanicals.com Today’s episode is brought to you by the Breitenbush Herbal Conference. This event is one of the nation’s longest running herbal conference and is an annual gathering for herbalists and healers of all kinds. The next event will take place on September 5 – September 8, 2019 at the Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon. It’s a couple hours drive from Portland and Eugene, or an hour and half east of Salem. People come from all corners to celebrate and learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in our herbal community. This years speakers include Autumn Summers, Erika Galentin, Glen Nagel, Heather Irvine, Howie Brounstein, Julie James, Lara Pacheco, Missy Rohs, Nicole Telkes, Steven Yeager and Thomas Easley. The healing waters and ancient forests of Breitenbush provide an unforgettable setting for this gathering. Workshops, demonstrations and herb walks appeal to all levels of students. Fine handmade goods and books will be available in the Herbal Marketplace. Much joy and laughter is to be shared during the Talent Show and Raffle. One can also take a hike along one of the forest trails, a meditative walk through the large labyrinth, start the morning with an energizing yoga practice or receive a healing massage after a day of soaking in the sacred hot springs.  The Breitenbush Herbal Conference is so much more than just a "conference". It's a personal healing retreat for your body and mind. LEARN MORE

Roses soothe us, enchant us, and inspire us. In today’s episode, we’ll hear Selena spin stories about the deep healing qualities of rose. About Selena: Hailing from the wild redwood forests of northern California, Selena Rowan has made her home in Portland for the past two years. A western and Ayurvedic trained clinical herbalist balancing a background in biology with a commitment to radical embodiment and reconnection to nature, Selena works to help restore reservoirs of resilience in those she supports. She strives to maintain an anti-oppression and trauma informed perspective, and she heartily welcomes people of color and LGBTQIA+ folks. Selena speaks some Spanish and warmly invites people who do not speak English as a first language. She is available to support you with range of health conditions. Selena is grateful for the teachers who have supported her on this path: Christa Sinadinos, Greta de la Montagne, Traci Webb, K.P. Khalsa, Janet Czarnecki, Erico Schleicher, Sabel Regalia, and others. Selena dreams of a world where ideals of mutual aid, earth renewal, and love guide us in all we do. www.ninesistersbotanicals.com Today’s episode is brought to you by the Breitenbush Herbal Conference. This event is one of the nation’s longest running herbal conference and is an annual gathering for herbalists and healers of all kinds. The next event will take place on September 5 – September 8, 2019 at the Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon. It’s a couple hours drive from Portland and Eugene, or an hour and half east of Salem. People come from all corners to celebrate and learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in our herbal community. This years speakers include Autumn Summers, Erika Galentin, Glen Nagel, Heather Irvine, Howie Brounstein, Julie James, Lara Pacheco, Missy Rohs, Nicole Telkes, Steven Yeager and Thomas Easley. The healing waters and ancient forests of Breitenbush provide an unforgettable setting for this gathering. Workshops, demonstrations and herb walks appeal to all levels of students. Fine handmade goods and books will be available in the Herbal Marketplace. Much joy and laughter is to be shared during the Talent Show and Raffle. One can also take a hike along one of the forest trails, a meditative walk through the large labyrinth, start the morning with an energizing yoga practice or receive a healing massage after a day of soaking in the sacred hot springs.  The Breitenbush Herbal Conference is so much more than just a "conference". It's a personal healing retreat for your body and mind. LEARN MORE

Listen in on today’s episode where herbalist Heather Irvine teaches us all about jewelweed…enjoy! Today’s episode is brought to you by the Breitenbush Herbal Conference. This event is one of the nation’s longest running herbal conference and is an annual gathering for herbalists and healers of all kinds. The next event will take place on September 5 – September 8, 2019 at the Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon. It’s a couple hours drive from Portland and Eugene, or an hour and half east of Salem. People come from all corners to celebrate and learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in our herbal community. This years speakers include Autumn Summers, Erika Galentin, Glen Nagel, Heather Irvine, Howie Brounstein, Julie James, Lara Pacheco, Missy Rohs, Nicole Telkes, Steven Yeager and Thomas Easley. The healing waters and ancient forests of Breitenbush provide an unforgettable setting for this gathering. Workshops, demonstrations and herb walks appeal to all levels of students. Fine handmade goods and books will be available in the Herbal Marketplace. Much joy and laughter is to be shared during the Talent Show and Raffle. One can also take a hike along one of the forest trails, a meditative walk through the large labyrinth, start the morning with an energizing yoga practice or receive a healing massage after a day of soaking in the sacred hot springs.  The Breitenbush Herbal Conference is so much more than just a "conference". It's a personal healing retreat for your body and mind. LEARN MORE Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net 

Spring is in full bloom the Practical Herbalist neck of the woods. Last week’s conversation with Christina Sanchez, founder of Every Leaf Speaks and Howie Brounstein of Columbine School of Botanical Studies reminded us to get out about our own feral harvests. From oyster mushrooms to birch branches to lemon balm leaves, the earth has renewable medicine waiting just outside your door. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When the weather is right and the herbs are calling, we herbalists love to get into the wild for a little wildcrafting. What is wildcrafting? It is a common term for for harvesting medicinal and food plants that grow in wild or uncultivated places. Whether you're going into the forest, field or desert, there are a few tips and rules for doing it right. Today, we're talking with Christina Sanchez, founder of Every Leaf Speaks and Howie Brounstein of Columbine School of Botanical Studies about wildcrafting in many environments properly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"It’s easy to harvest plants, the hard part is not harvesting." - Howie Brounstein Today’s episode is with herbalist Howie Brounstein the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. This audio is from a Facebook Live that he recorded in November 2018. CLICK HERE for the original video. For more from the Columbines School of Botanical Studies visit: botanicalstudies.net The Columbines School of Botanical Studies offers a unique educational program ranging from entry level lectures in community herbalism to a three year program including botany, ecology, wildcrafting, plant pharmacy, physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical herbalism. Operating for over three decades, they specialize in field programs where the majority of the classes are outside with the plants for a truly ‘hands on’ experience. Here is a downloadable PDF version of their most current Course Descriptions.  Howie will be teaching at the 2019 Breitenbush Herbal Conference! Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net 

Today’s episode is with herbalists Howie Brounstein and Alex Queathem from the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. This audio is from a Facebook Live that they recorded in September of 2017 in response to the wildfire smoke and extremely poor air quality in Oregon. Most of the content starts at about minute 2:30. Thanks to Howie and Alex for sharing this with us! CLICK HERE for the original video. For more from the Columbines School of Botanical Studies visit: botanicalstudies.net The Columbines School of Botanical Studies offers a unique educational program ranging from entry level lectures in community herbalism to a three year program including botany, ecology, wildcrafting, plant pharmacy, physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical herbalism. Operating for over three decades, they specialize in field programs where the majority of the classes are outside with the plants for a truly ‘hands on’ experience. Here is a downloadable PDF version of their most current Course Descriptions.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

Herbal Nerd Society member exclusive: The History of Asthma with Howie BrounsteinHerbalist Howie Brounstein discusses the changing view of asthma over the last couple of centuries. He refers to the description of the disease by early teachers of from the Eclectic School from 1800s. The Industrial Revolution made a marketable difference on respiratory disease. Howie compares the treatments described by the Thompsonian herbalists to modern approaches to asthma treatment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen in on Susan Leopold and Howie Brounstein's fun Facebook Live conversation. This was recorded at the 2017 American Herbalists Guild Symposium in Oregon.  Susan Leopold, PhD, is executive director of the medicinal plant conservation non-profit United Plant Savers (UpS). She serves as an advisory board member of American Botanical Council, and a board member of Botanical Dimensions and Center for Sustainable Economy. JOIN UNITED PLANT SAVERS Howie Brounstein has taught botany, herbalism, and wildcrafting extensively for decades, including at such herbal establishments as the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine. He is the co-owner and a primary instructor of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies and has a busy clinical practice in Eugene, Oregon. He is well known for his brilliant in depth teaching style and his passionate love of plants. VISIT COLUMBINES SCHOOL OF BOTANICAL STUDIES Thanks for listening! If you've enjoyed the episode, please share with your friends on the socials. We greatly appreciate it! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Follow us on Instagram! @herbrally

Spring is coming!  For more from Howie and the Columbines School of Botanical Studies visit: botanicalstudies.net The Columbines School of Botanical Studies offers a unique educational program ranging from entry level lectures in community herbalism to a three year program including botany, ecology, wildcrafting, plant pharmacy, physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical herbalism. Operating for over three decades, they specialize in field programs where the majority of the classes are outside with the plants for a truly ‘hands on’ experience. Here is a downloadable PDF version of their most current Course Descriptions.  Thanks for listening! Please leave a ranking and/or review if you have the time. We truly appreciate it

The field of herbalism has changed considerably over the past thirty years. Once, aspiring herbalists had few mentors and essentially had to create the path into the herbal lifestyle on their own. Those hardy souls have become the teachers and guides modern herbalists have to thank for reclaiming herbalism as a real medicine for the people. Today, we’re talking with one of herbalism’s elders, Howie Brounstein, co-owner and primary instructor of Columbines School of Botanical Studies, about his path into herbalism and the changes he’s seen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager Howie and Steven from the Columbines School of Botanical Studies talk about the medicinal properties of aromatic plants on the respiratory, immune, and reproductive systems. They also cover a favorite western medicinal plant, Osha (Ligusticum) and offer practical alternatives to the wild root, like thyme, that are commonly cultivated and found in the kitchen.

Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager Here's the first episode from our event with herbalists/botanists Howie and Steven. Learn how bitters can help promote healthy digestion in many situations, sing along to That Bloated Feeling, and enjoy their Oregon Grape tips and expertise!

Join Sarah Holmes as she interviews herbalist Howie Brounstein. The post The Herbal Highway – January 31, 2013 appeared first on KPFA.