Podcasts about international herb symposium

Rosemary Gladstar has been practicing, living, learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 50 years. She is the author of twelve books including Medicinal Herbs; a Beginners Guide, Herbal Healing for Women, Gladstar Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Well Being and her most recent book, Herbal Healing for Men. She is also the author and director of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism. Rosemary co-founded and was the former director of both The International Herb Symposium and The New England Women's Herbal Conference, is the Founding President of United Plant Savers, and was the co-founder and original formulator of Traditional Medicinal Tea Company. She recently moved from her home at Sage Mountain ~ an Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary where she has lived, taught and worked for the past 30 years ~ to a smaller haven where she plans to plant a small garden, dream more, do less, and spend more time with the plants.Episode Highlights▶ Rosemary's early journey into the world of herbalism and how it has evolved into a recognized career▶ The crucial role of education in making the wisdom and practice of herbalism accessible to a wider audience▶ The increasing mainstream acceptance of herbalism and its integration into modern approaches to well-being▶ The important ecological responsibilities that come hand-in-hand with utilizing the power of plants for healing▶ The often profound spiritual connections and personal joy that can be found in working with and understanding plants▶ How lifestyle choices and the incorporation of plants and herbalism can address many of the health challenges of our time▶ Insights into the future of herbalism, including the potential of plant-based solutions and the wisdom shared in Rosemary's latest work, 'The Generosity of Plants'Rosemary Gladstar's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://sagemountain.com/  Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

Rosemary Gladstar was the very first person I interviewed for this podcast nearly four years ago, and it was truly an honor to be able to have her on the show again. She is such a presence in the world, having brought so much love and wisdom to the herbal community for decades. Rosemary's work has inspired many thousands (at least!) of budding and experienced herbalists, and I am so incredibly grateful for every moment I get to spend with her.Rosemary discussed a variety of topics in this interview, but there was one major thread that wove its way through our conversation: the beauty and power of diversity, whether that's diversity in an ecosystem, in a group of people, or even in the thoughts and ideas that guide us on our journey through the world. She shared about many of the people, places, and plants that have influenced her path, and how sometimes the most challenging of situations have often been her biggest teachers.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► What inspired Rosemary to write her new book, The Generosity of Plants – and why she continues to be inspired by its contents► Why Rosemary finds such value in being challenged by different viewpoints► How the art of herbal formulation can be used as a model for community and collaboration among people► Why connection, relationship, love, and adventure make such strong medicine► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Rosemary Gladstar has been practicing, living, learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 45 years. She's the author of 13 books, including her latest book, The Generosity of Plants. She's also the author and director of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism.In 2018, Rosemary was awarded an honorary doctorate for her life work from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine. Rosemary is the co-founder and former director of both the International Herb Symposium and the New England Women's Herbal Conference, the founding president of United Plant Savers, and the co-founder and original formulator of Traditional Medicinal Teas.I can't wait 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

Rosemary Gladstar has been practicing, living, learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 50 years. She is the author of twelve books including Medicinal Herbs; a Beginners Guide, Herbal Healing for Women, Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Well Being and her most recent book, The Generosity of Plants. She is also the author and director of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism. Rosemary co-founded and was the former director of both The International Herb Symposium and The New England Women's Herbal Conference, is the Founding President of United Plant Savers, and was the co-founder and original formulator of Traditional Medicinal Tea Company. She recently moved from her home at Sage Mountain— an Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary where she has lived, taught and worked for the past 30 years— to a smaller haven where she plans to plant a small garden, dream more, do less, and spend more time with the plants. Listen in as Rosemary and Jiling discuss some of the quotes and themes from The Generosity of Plants, including gathering, preserving, sharing, reverence for the Earth, honoring our elders, gardening, protecting, and on being an herbalist!

I had the pleasure of meeting Helen Ward earlier this year at an herbal retreat in Italy, and I was immediately taken with her warm and kind spirit. It was such a joy to catch up with her again in this interview! Helen's connection with elderberry runs deep, and in this conversation we get to hear all about how this plant became such a big part of her herbal path – and how it continues to nurture her both physically and as a way to bring her closer to nature and her community. For me, this conversation really gets to the heart of herbalism and how herbs can deeply transform our lives. Helen also shared her recipe for elderberry syrup, an herbal remedy that many people turn to for help warding off colds and flu this time of year! You can find a beautifully illustrated recipe card for Helen's Elderberry Syrup here: https://bit.ly/41ndHztElderberry is a beloved herb for many, and it's not hard to understand why! Here are just a few ways you can work with elderberry to benefit your health:► As an immune tonic to help prevent you from getting sick (or to shorten the duration of a cold or flu if it's already set in)► As a delicious, nutrient-rich food in jams, pies, baked goods, and beverages► To modulate inflammation, helping to decrease arthritic or rheumatic painTo learn even more benefits of elderberry, be sure to check out the entire episode!By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Four medicinal benefits of elderberry► Why elderberry doesn't grow best in rows - and tips on where to grow it so it will thrive► The importance of infusing your intentions into the herbal medicines you prepare► How working to connect more closely with nature can bring more gratitude and joy into your life► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Helen has joyfully worked with the plants for more than 20 years. For 14 years, Helen has combined her professional career with her passion for working with the plants by serving as Director of Rosemary Gladstar's The Science & Art of Herbalism. Helen is dedicated to deepening students' relationship with plants through Rosemary's teachings. She teaches at local national and international herb events, has been featured in online publications and provides local herbal care. Helen has contributed to both the International Herb Symposium and Women's Herbal Conference, and her Vermont farm is part of the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Network. Last but not least, she loves hiking with her puppy and spending time in her garden. I'm thrilled to share our conversation with you today! Are you interested in studying herbalism with Rosemary Gladstar's course The Science & Art of Herbalism? Helen has graciously offered our audience a coupon code to receive an additional $10 off the (already on-sale!) price of any version of the course. The coupon code, Elderberry, is valid through December 31, 2024. For more information, check out the courses at https://scienceandartofherbalism.com/shop/.----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow

I am a huge fan of the work done through United Plant Savers (UPS) and so it was truly an honor to have Susan Leopold, the executive director of UPS, on the show! I had so much fun talking with Susan. Of course she discussed the UPS's efforts to catalog and protect at-risk native medicinal plants, but this conversation also went places I didn't expect, including some of the history of herbal medicine in the United States and a sneak peek at next year's International Herb Symposium.Susan also talked about some of the many free resources United Plant Savers has to offer, like their list of at-risk plants and herbs that you can use to substitute for these plants medicinally, which you can access here. And if you're interested in helping UPS's efforts in medicinal plant conservation, I highly recommend getting a membership! I've been a member for so many years, and I think everybody who loves plants should be a member of United Plant Savers if at all possible. You can find a link to become a member on the show notes page here.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Who the Eclectics were and why they are so relevant to herbalism and plant conservation today► How United Plant Savers compiles its lists of at-risk plants, and how you can use these lists to guide your use and purchase of medicinal herbs► Why United Plant Savers encourages people to engage and interact with plants rather than taking a hands-off approach► Why buying wild-harvested white sage is so problematic (and what you can do to help!)► Why Susan considers Echinacea to be “the voice of the prairie”► Four ways you can directly help with conservation of at-risk medicinal plants► and so much more…For those of you who don't already know her, Susan Leopold is an ethnobotanist and conservation ecologist known for her work in the fields of plant conservation, sustainable agriculture, and ethnobotany. She is the Executive Director of the United Plant Savers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting native medicinal plants and fungi and their habitat. Leopold is an advocate for ethical wildcrafting practices, community-based conservation initiatives, and the preservation of traditional plant knowledge.If you'd like to hear more from Susan, 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 list of at-risk plants and herbs that you can use to substitute for these plants medicinally at: https://bit.ly/3R6uK2z.I'm thrilled 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....

Burdock root (Arctium lappa, A. minus) is well known for its ability to support the liver and work as an overall alterative herb. And it's a beloved herb for herbalists. But nobody said medicine couldn't be delicious… and I know you're going to love the delectable recipe for burdock shared by today's guest, Margi Flint!I connected with Margi many years ago at an International Herb Symposium in Massachusetts and I've wanted to have her on the show for a while now. I think you'll agree that the wait was worth it! This episode is sprinkled with herbal gems for you to enjoy. By the end, you'll know:► The important role of listening on your herbal path► What type of herb Margi always recommended to her clients – and why► The breakfast blend Margi often brews (it sounds yummy!)► A tip that will lead to easier harvests of burdock root► How reading the body made Margi more effective as an herbal practitioner (and how you can learn to read the body yourself)► Margi's memories of being mentored by one of the most influential herbal teachers of the 20th centuryFor those of you who don't already know Margi Flint, RH HM, she owns and operates Earthsong Herbals in Marblehead, MA. Her filters of wisdom include over twenty years of labor coaching, certification in Polarity Therapy and Reiki, and forty-plus years of herbal practice. She is on staff at Pacific Rim College in British Columbia. She has been caught lecturing at numerous amazing herb schools, Bastyr University, Tufts Medical School, and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. She is author of The Practicing Herbalist IV. The plants and her clients are her revered teachers. She is retired from active practice, focusing now on teaching and learning how to play.If you'd like to hear more from Margi, which I highly recommend, then head to the show notes where you can get an easy link for her website and social media channels. You can also find the transcript for this episode in the show notes.I'm 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 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...

In today's episode I'm joined by Dr. Susan Leopold. Susan is the Executive Director of the United Plant Savers and one of the main organizers for the upcoming International Herb Symposium. The event will be held in Norton, MA from June 9 - 11, 2023. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER United Plant Savers | LEARN MORE BIO: Susan Leopold, PhD, is an ethnobotanist and passionate defender of biodiversity. Prior to working at United Plant Savers, she worked as a librarian at the Oak Spring Garden Library, specializing in digitizing rare herbals and botanical travel manuscripts. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Botanical Dimensions and the Center for Sustainable Economy. She is an advisory board member of American Botanical Council. She is a proud member of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia and the author of the children's book Isabella's Peppermint Flower, teaching about Virginia's botanical history. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Talk to you soon, ~Mason

#38 - Join us for an amazing conversation on Plant Allies with the incredible Herbalist and Author Rosemary Gladstar. Depression, sorrow, grief, and strife seem to be raging right now. But so is hope, beauty, love, kindness and Plant Power. We can learn from the plants how to root deep, hold fast, and weather the storm. And, perhaps, even how to make magic and beauty in the midst of it all. In this episode, Rosemary shares simple plant teachings that can strengthen us, help heal us, and light the way on our journey. Roses, Lavender, Comfrey, Nettle, Plantain, Violets, Self Heal, Yarrow, Chamomile, Calendula, Dandelion, Holy Basil and a host of other plant friends and allies are reaching out to us, inviting us to walk the beauty way even as the going gets tough. Rosemary Gladstar is an Herbalist and Author who's been practicing, living, learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 45 years. Often referred to as the ‘godmother of American herbalism', Rosemary is the author of twelve books, and co-founder of both The International Herb Symposium and The New England Women's Herbal Conference. She's also the Founding President of United Plant Savers, and the co-founder and original formulator of Traditional Medicinals Tea Company. In 2018 Rosemary was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine. She's also the author of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism. You can find Rosemary at https://scienceandartofherbalism.com/, on IG at @rosemarygladstar, and on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RosemaryGladstarWe first recorded this conversation for the most recent Plant Spirit Herbalism Summit, and it was such a gem of a discussion that we wanted to share it with you here. Such potent medicine for these times! If you love this conversation with Rosemary Gladstar and you've been recently craving a connection to the state of centered balance and joy of deep herbal wisdom, you can learn from 33 additional notable Herbalists, Authors, Teachers, and Plant Expert speakers in the Plant Spirit Herbalism Summit here: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/plant-spirit-herbalism-2 For more info please visit Sara's website at https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/ and on IG @multidimensional.natureLearn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com

Robin Rose teaches us about one of the spiritual aspects of working with motherwort (Leonarus cardiaca) as a plant ally. This is a clip from a class Robin Rose Bennett taught for the International Herb Symposium. WATCH THE FULL CLASS  Learn more about Robin and her work at RobinRoseBennett.com BOOK - The Gift of Healing Herbs by Robin Rose Bennett: LEARN MORE AND BUY International Herb Symposium - LEARN MORE AND REGISTER WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!  Here's the freebies: VIDEO | Most Vital Herb in David Hoffmann's First-Aid Kit WEBINAR | Herbal First Aid with Heather Irvine EBOOK | 86 Page Plant Healer Book 30 DAYS FREE | HerbRally Schoolhouse EBOOK | Calendula for Radiant Skin by Rosalee de la Forêt VIDEO | 5 Herbal Events Around the World presented by Bevin Clare BOOK DISCOUNT | The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine PRIVATE COMMUNITY | HerbRally Facebook Group BOOK EXCERPT | 36 Pages from Plant Healer's "Nourishing Foods" Book DISCOUNT | 15% off all Mountain Rose Herbs products DISCOUNT | Mushroom Revival AUDIO | Hour-long Adaptogens Class with Heather Irvine DISCOUNT | 10% off all HerbRally products CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!  Thanks for listening!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

Robin Rose teaches us about St. John's Wort and how it's used to brighten our spirit.  This is a clip from a class Robin Rose Bennett taught for the International Herb Symposium. WATCH THE FULL CLASS  Learn more about Robin and her work at RobinRoseBennett.com BOOK - The Gift of Healing Herbs by Robin Rose Bennett: LEARN MORE AND BUY International Herb Symposium - LEARN MORE AND REGISTER WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!  Here's the freebies: VIDEO | Most Vital Herb in David Hoffmann's First-Aid Kit WEBINAR | Herbal First Aid with Heather Irvine EBOOK | 86 Page Plant Healer Book 30 DAYS FREE | HerbRally Schoolhouse EBOOK | Calendula for Radiant Skin by Rosalee de la Forêt VIDEO | 5 Herbal Events Around the World presented by Bevin Clare BOOK DISCOUNT | The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine PRIVATE COMMUNITY | HerbRally Facebook Group BOOK EXCERPT | 36 Pages from Plant Healer's "Nourishing Foods" Book DISCOUNT | 15% off all Mountain Rose Herbs products DISCOUNT | Mushroom Revival AUDIO | Hour-long Adaptogens Class with Heather Irvine DISCOUNT | 10% off all HerbRally products CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!  Thanks for listening!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

This week, we had the absolute honor of speaking with our friend, culture shaper, voice of the plants, and esteemed herbalist and author, Rosemary Gladstar. Rosemary is an inspiring figure in the herbal community and is a catalyst of plant powered action. Rosemary had founded schools, businesses (including Mountain Rose Herbs), herbal conferences (one of which is the upcoming International Herb Symposium), and organizations focused on the preservation of at-risk and endangered plants – such as Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary and United Plant Savers. We hope you enjoy this week's episode as we chat about Rosemary's upbringing, the importance of bringing community together towards action, her current favorite simple tea blend (listed below), and so much more. Rosemary's Heartful Joy Tea Blend for lifting spirits: Hawthorn Lemon Balm St. John's Wort Oats Roses Mix ingredients together and enjoy! Rosemary Gladstar is, literally, a star figure in the field of modern herbalism, internationally renowned for her technical knowledge and stewardship in the global herbalist community. She has been learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 40 years and is the author of eleven books.  Her work includes Medicinal Herbs: a Beginners Guide, Herbal Healing for Women, Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, and The Science and Art of Herbalism, an extensive in depth home study course. She is the Founding President of United Plant Savers and founder and past director of the International Herb Symposium. Follow Rosemary on Instagram Visit Rosemary's website The Science and Art of Herbalism If you'd like to listen to more of Rosemary, check out the podcast links below: Community Herbalism: Cultivating Connections Pt. 1 | Rosemary Gladstar (Rerelease) Community Herbalism: Cultivating Connections Pt. 2 | Rosemary Gladstar (Rerelease) Watch Rosemary on our YouTube channel: Rosemary Gladstar's Garden Wisdoms: Elderberry Medicine Rosemary Galdstar's Garden Wisdoms: Shiitake Mushrooms Rosemary Gladstar's Garden Wisdoms: Yarrow   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  

Robin Rose teaches us about white pine and why it's the tree of peace. This is a clip from a class Robin Rose Bennett taught for the International Herb Symposium. WATCH THE FULL CLASS  Learn more about Robin and her work at RobinRoseBennett.com BOOK - The Gift of Healing Herbs by Robin Rose Bennett: LEARN MORE AND BUY International Herb Symposium - LEARN MORE AND REGISTER WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!  Here's the freebies: VIDEO | Most Vital Herb in David Hoffmann's First-Aid Kit WEBINAR | Herbal First Aid with Heather Irvine EBOOK | 86 Page Plant Healer Book 30 DAYS FREE | HerbRally Schoolhouse EBOOK | Calendula for Radiant Skin by Rosalee de la Forêt VIDEO | 5 Herbal Events Around the World presented by Bevin Clare BOOK DISCOUNT | The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine PRIVATE COMMUNITY | HerbRally Facebook Group BOOK EXCERPT | 36 Pages from Plant Healer's "Nourishing Foods" Book DISCOUNT | 15% off all Mountain Rose Herbs products DISCOUNT | Mushroom Revival AUDIO | Hour-long Adaptogens Class with Heather Irvine DISCOUNT | 10% off all HerbRally products CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!  Thanks for listening!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

Welcome to the second episode of “Plant Stories” on Herbal Radio. Our hope is for this show to be entertaining and fun – and maybe we'll learn a little something along the way too.  There may be no better person that embodies the vision of “Plant Stories” like herbal troubadour and Appalachian naturalist, Doug Elliot. A gifted storyteller, Doug recites both wisdom and whimsical through spoken word and song. We've compiled some of our favorite songs that Doug has recorded with us and are releasing them together, in this delightful and heart-warming episode. Our host, Thomas, gives a brief introduction in between Doug's sets, offering context for each of the four botanical tales & tunes.  Today's episode also comes with a special visual bonus! We had the pleasure of visiting with Doug in the summer of 2022 at his Appalachian homestead. Click here to see some of the photos of Doug in his element.  Visit the links below to watch the videos of Doug's storytelling serenades on our YouTube channel: Dandelion Tips, Tales, & Tunes Life Lessons Through a Song About an Apple Rural Riddles & Blackberry Boogie A Sweet Strawberry Tale & Tune Want to hear more from Doug? Give “Interviews on Herbal Radio | Featuring Doug Elliot” a listen! Visit Doug Elliot's website here   Doug Elliot is a naturalist, herbalist, storyteller, basket maker, back-country guide, philosopher, and harmonica wizard. For many years made his living as a traveling herbalist, gathering and selling herbs, teas, and remedies. He has spent a great deal of time with traditional country folk and indigenous people, learning their stories, folklore and traditional ways of relating to the natural world. In recent years he has performed and presented programs at festivals, museums, botanical gardens, nature centers and schools from Canada to the Caribbean. He has been a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival. He has lectured and performed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and conducted workshops for the Smithsonian Institution. He has led ranger training sessions for the National Park Service and guided people on wilderness experiences from down-east Maine to the Florida Everglades. He was named harmonica champion at Fiddler's Grove Festival in Union Grove, N.C. He is the author of five books, many articles in regional and national magazines, has recorded a number of award winning albums of stories and songs, and is occasionally seen on PBS-TV, and the History and National Geographic Channels. In recent years, he has received a variety of honors. The National Storytelling Network (the largest storytelling membership organization in the world) inducted him into their Circle of Excellence for “exceptional commitment and exemplary contribution to the art of storytelling.” The International Herb Association presented him with the Otto Richter Award honoring his work with herbs and useful wild plants. The National Association for Interpretation (the professional organization of park rangers, naturalists, museum curators, etc.) gave him the Master Front Line Interpreter Award for his “mastery of interpretive techniques, program development, and design of creative projects” celebrating the natural world and our human connection to nature.  Elliot's passion for the natural world developed in early childhood roaming the woods and waters around his home. His dad used to say, “That boy knows what's under every rock between here and town.” He still roams the woods today. He has traveled from the Canadian North to the Central American jungles studying plant and animal life and seeking out the traditional wisdom of people with intimate connections to the natural world. And he still looks under rocks. These days he uncovers more than just a few strange critters; he brings to light the human connection to this vibrant world of which we are a part. On a side note, we're so excited for the upcoming International Herb Symposium, June 9 – 11, 2023. Are you interested in attending? Buy your early bird tickets before Feb. 28, 2023 for discounted pricing. 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

Robin Rose teaches us about how we can use Gingko biloba to heighten our intuition. She also hypothesizes that this ancient tree is evolving right before our eyes. This is a clip from a class Robin Rose Bennett taught for the International Herb Symposium. WATCH THE FULL CLASS  Learn more about Robin and her work at RobinRoseBennett.com BOOK - The Gift of Healing Herbs by Robin Rose Bennett: LEARN MORE AND BUY International Herb Symposium - LEARN MORE AND REGISTER WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!  Here's the freebies: VIDEO | Most Vital Herb in David Hoffmann's First-Aid Kit WEBINAR | Herbal First Aid with Heather Irvine EBOOK | 86 Page Plant Healer Book 30 DAYS FREE | HerbRally Schoolhouse EBOOK | Calendula for Radiant Skin by Rosalee de la Forêt VIDEO | 5 Herbal Events Around the World presented by Bevin Clare BOOK DISCOUNT | The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine PRIVATE COMMUNITY | HerbRally Facebook Group BOOK EXCERPT | 36 Pages from Plant Healer's "Nourishing Foods" Book DISCOUNT | 15% off all Mountain Rose Herbs products DISCOUNT | Mushroom Revival AUDIO | Hour-long Adaptogens Class with Heather Irvine DISCOUNT | 10% off all HerbRally products CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!  Thanks for listening!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

Robin Rose teaches us about one of her favorite spiritually grounding herbs, burdock (Arctium lappa). This is a clip from a class Robin Rose Bennett taught for the International Herb Symposium. WATCH THE FULL CLASS  Learn more about Robin and her work at RobinRoseBennett.com BOOK - The Gift of Healing Herbs by Robin Rose Bennett: LEARN MORE AND BUY International Herb Symposium - LEARN MORE AND REGISTER WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!  Here's the freebies: VIDEO | Most Vital Herb in David Hoffmann's First-Aid Kit WEBINAR | Herbal First Aid with Heather Irvine EBOOK | 86 Page Plant Healer Book 30 DAYS FREE | HerbRally Schoolhouse EBOOK | Calendula for Radiant Skin by Rosalee de la Forêt VIDEO | 5 Herbal Events Around the World presented by Bevin Clare BOOK DISCOUNT | The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine PRIVATE COMMUNITY | HerbRally Facebook Group BOOK EXCERPT | 36 Pages from Plant Healer's "Nourishing Foods" Book DISCOUNT | 15% off all Mountain Rose Herbs products DISCOUNT | Mushroom Revival AUDIO | Hour-long Adaptogens Class with Heather Irvine DISCOUNT | 10% off all HerbRally products CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!  Thanks for listening!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

Robin Rose teaches us about the magic of mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), self care, and intuitive wisdom.  This is a clip from a class Robin Rose Bennett taught for the International Herb Symposium. WATCH THE FULL CLASS  Learn more about Robin and her work at RobinRoseBennett.com BOOK - The Gift of Healing Herbs by Robin Rose Bennett: LEARN MORE AND BUY International Herb Symposium - LEARN MORE AND REGISTER WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!  Here's the freebies: VIDEO | Most Vital Herb in David Hoffmann's First-Aid Kit WEBINAR | Herbal First Aid with Heather Irvine EBOOK | 86 Page Plant Healer Book 30 DAYS FREE | HerbRally Schoolhouse EBOOK | Calendula for Radiant Skin by Rosalee de la Forêt VIDEO | 5 Herbal Events Around the World presented by Bevin Clare BOOK DISCOUNT | The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine PRIVATE COMMUNITY | HerbRally Facebook Group BOOK EXCERPT | 36 Pages from Plant Healer's "Nourishing Foods" Book DISCOUNT | 15% off all Mountain Rose Herbs products DISCOUNT | Mushroom Revival AUDIO | Hour-long Adaptogens Class with Heather Irvine DISCOUNT | 10% off all HerbRally products CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!  Thanks for listening!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com   

Rosemary Gladstar is literally a star figure in the field of modern herbalism, internationally renowned for technical knowledge and stewardship in the global herbalist community. She has been learning, teaching, and writing about herbs for over 40 years and is the author of 11 books. Rosemary is the founding president of United Plant Savers and founder and past director of the International Herb Symposium.Susan Leopold is an ethnobotanist and passionate defender of biodiversity. Over the past 20 years, Susan has worked extensively with Indigenous peoples in Peru and Costa Rica. She is the Executive Director of United Plant Savers and Director of the Sacred Seeds Project. She is a proud member of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia and the author of the children's book Isabella's Peppermint Flower, teaching about Virginia's botanical history. Together Rosemary and Susan shared with us all about the International Herb Symposium, a gathering right outside of Boston where herbalists just like you come together in honor of the plants and in the spirit of respect and reciprocity to share and learn from one another. By coming together in this way, the Symposium strives to create local and global communities dedicated to healing and caretaking the Earth and all beings.Oh and by the way, did we mention that the Symposium is super fun?! The event's tagline is "Come for the plants, stay for the party." And Rosemary and Susan certainly brought the party to HerbMentor Radio. In this episode they shared...How to build your herbal communityHow to be in reciprocity with the plantsWhat every beginner herbalist needs to know about herbalismAnd so much more!Learn more and register for this year's International Herb Symposium (June 9th–11th) here: https://www.internationalherbsymposium.com/registration/PS...If you listen to the episode, you might even get a promo code to save big on your Symposium ticket ;)PPS...Get a special offer on HerbMentor at http://HerbMentorRadio.comBuild your herbal first aid kid with your Herbal Preparation Cards: http://Herbal.Cards

You can watch the video today's episode on our YouTube channel. WATCH HERE This presentation was generously provided by the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. This event is fully virtual and you're still able to join.  There are HUNDREDS of workshops available from this online event, and you can access all of them until December 10, 2022.  Be sure to use coupon code IHS-HERBRALLY at checkout to get 10% off your registration.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER There are so many incredible teachers and classes!  This event is a fundraiser for the United Plant Savers. Which means registering for the event helps support native medicinal plants and fungi for generations to come!   BONUS: If you enroll, you'll also get first dibs to buy tickets to the in-person 16th Annual IHS (which is  anticipated to sell out). The event will take place in June of 2023. Registration also includes a FREE ticket to the IHS Film Fest, which is happening now through Sept. 25.  Thanks again to the International Herb Symposium and Kat Maier for providing this presentation to the HerbRally community!  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER This presentation was the keynote address for the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. LEARN MORE ABOUT DIANA Thanks for listening!  Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these SEVEN herbal freebies!  86 page ebook by Plant Healer 5 Herbal Events Around the World | Video with Bevin Clare 36 Page Book Excerpt from "Nourishing Foods" by Plant Healer Calendula ebook by Rosalee de la Forêt Hour long adaptogens class with Heather Irvine Exclusive 15% off discount for Mountain Rose Herbs 10% off discount for the HerbRally store CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES HERE Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com

You can watch the video of today's episode on our YouTube channel. WATCH HERE This presentation was generously provided by the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. This event is fully virtual and you're still able to join.  There are HUNDREDS of workshops available from this online event, and you can access all of them until December 10, 2022.  Be sure to use coupon code IHS-HERBRALLY at checkout to get 10% off your registration.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER There are so many incredible teachers and classes!  This event is a fundraiser for the United Plant Savers. Which means registering for the event helps support native medicinal plants and fungi for generations to come!   BONUS: If you enroll, you'll also get first dibs to buy tickets to the in-person 16th Annual IHS (which is  anticipated to sell out). The event will take place in June of 2023. Registration also includes a FREE ticket to the IHS Film Fest, which is happening now through Sept. 25.  Thanks again to the International Herb Symposium and Kat Maier for providing this presentation to the HerbRally community!  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER This presentation was the keynote address for the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. LEARN MORE ABOUT DIANA Thanks for listening!  Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these SEVEN herbal freebies!  86 page ebook by Plant Healer 5 Herbal Events Around the World | Video with Bevin Clare 36 Page Book Excerpt from "Nourishing Foods" by Plant Healer Calendula ebook by Rosalee de la Forêt Hour long adaptogens class with Heather Irvine Exclusive 15% off discount for Mountain Rose Herbs 10% off discount for the HerbRally store CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES HERE Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com

You can watch the video of today's episode on our YouTube channel. WATCH HERE This presentation was generously provided by the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. This event is fully virtual and you're still able to join.  There are HUNDREDS of workshops available from this online event, and you can access all of them until December 10, 2022.  Be sure to use coupon code IHS-HERBRALLY at checkout to get 10% off your registration.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER There are so many incredible teachers and classes!  This event is a fundraiser for the United Plant Savers. Which means registering for the event helps support native medicinal plants and fungi for generations to come!   BONUS: If you enroll, you'll also get first dibs to buy tickets to the in-person 16th Annual IHS (which is  anticipated to sell out). The event will take place in June of 2023. Registration also includes a FREE ticket to the IHS Film Fest, which is happening now through Sept. 25.  Thanks again to the International Herb Symposium and Kat Maier for providing this presentation to the HerbRally community!  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER This presentation was the keynote address for the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. LEARN MORE ABOUT DIANA Thanks for listening!  Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these SEVEN herbal freebies!  86 page ebook by Plant Healer 5 Herbal Events Around the World | Video with Bevin Clare 36 Page Book Excerpt from "Nourishing Foods" by Plant Healer Calendula ebook by Rosalee de la Forêt Hour long adaptogens class with Heather Irvine Exclusive 15% off discount for Mountain Rose Herbs 10% off discount for the HerbRally store CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES HERE Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com

You can watch the video of today's episode on our YouTube channel. WATCH HERE This presentation was generously provided by the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. This event is fully virtual and you're still able to join.  There are HUNDREDS of workshops available from this online event, and you can access all of them until December 10, 2022.  Be sure to use coupon code IHS-HERBRALLY at checkout to get 10% off your registration.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER There are so many incredible teachers and classes!  This event is a fundraiser for the United Plant Savers. Which means registering for the event helps support native medicinal plants and fungi for generations to come!   BONUS: If you enroll, you'll also get first dibs to buy tickets to the in-person 16th Annual IHS (which is  anticipated to sell out). The event will take place in June of 2023. Registration also includes a FREE ticket to the IHS Film Fest, which is happening now through Sept. 25.  Thanks again to the International Herb Symposium and Kat Maier for providing this presentation to the HerbRally community!  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER CLASS DESCRIPTION: Herbs and plants are magical – they can awaken us to the magic available in every moment and help reconnect us to the natural world and our true selves. Used wisely, with respect, gratitude and intention, they help us to deepen our sense of connectedness to Spirit and cultivate trust in our own inner wisdom. We'll explore how roses, linden blossoms, mugwort/cronewort, Grandmother cedar and other plant allies taken as teas, tinctures, or infusions, and enjoyed in anointing oils, ointments, smokes and baths – help open our “third eye”, guide our dreams and trance journeys, help us create safe and sacred space, and evoke healing visions in meditation, ritual, and ceremony. LEARN MORE ABOUT ROBIN ROSE BENNETT Thanks for listening!  Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these SEVEN herbal freebies!  86 page ebook by Plant Healer 5 Herbal Events Around the World | Video with Bevin Clare 36 Page Book Excerpt from "Nourishing Foods" by Plant Healer Calendula ebook by Rosalee de la Forêt Hour long adaptogens class with Heather Irvine Exclusive 15% off discount for Mountain Rose Herbs 10% off discount for the HerbRally store CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES HERE Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com

You can watch the video of today's episode on our YouTube channel. WATCH HERE This presentation was generously provided by the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. This event is fully virtual and you're still able to join.  There are HUNDREDS of workshops available from this online event, and you can access all of them until December 10, 2022.  Be sure to use coupon code IHS-HERBRALLY at checkout to get 10% off your registration.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER There are so many incredible teachers and classes!  This event is a fundraiser for the United Plant Savers. Which means registering for the event helps support native medicinal plants and fungi for generations to come!   BONUS: If you enroll, you'll also get first dibs to buy tickets to the in-person 16th Annual IHS (which is  anticipated to sell out). The event will take place in June of 2023. Registration also includes a FREE ticket to the IHS Film Fest, which is happening now through Sept. 25.  Thanks again to the International Herb Symposium and Kat Maier for providing this presentation to the HerbRally community!  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER CLASS DESCRIPTION: Herbs and plants are magical – they can awaken us to the magic available in every moment and help reconnect us to the natural world and our true selves. Used wisely, with respect, gratitude and intention, they help us to deepen our sense of connectedness to Spirit and cultivate trust in our own inner wisdom. We'll explore how roses, linden blossoms, mugwort/cronewort, Grandmother cedar and other plant allies taken as teas, tinctures, or infusions, and enjoyed in anointing oils, ointments, smokes and baths – help open our “third eye”, guide our dreams and trance journeys, help us create safe and sacred space, and evoke healing visions in meditation, ritual, and ceremony. LEARN MORE ABOUT ROBIN ROSE BENNETT Thanks for listening!  Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these SEVEN herbal freebies!  86 page ebook by Plant Healer 5 Herbal Events Around the World | Video with Bevin Clare 36 Page Book Excerpt from "Nourishing Foods" by Plant Healer Calendula ebook by Rosalee de la Forêt Hour long adaptogens class with Heather Irvine Exclusive 15% off discount for Mountain Rose Herbs 10% off discount for the HerbRally store CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES HERE Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com

You can watch the video of today's episode on our YouTube channel. WATCH HERE This presentation was generously provided by the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. This event is fully virtual and you're still able to join.  There are HUNDREDS of workshops available from this online event, and you can access all of them until December 10, 2022.  Be sure to use coupon code IHS-HERBRALLY at checkout to get 10% off your registration.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER There are so many incredible teachers and classes!  This event is a fundraiser for the United Plant Savers. Which means registering for the event helps support native medicinal plants and fungi for generations to come!   BONUS: If you enroll, you'll also get first dibs to buy tickets to the in-person 16th Annual IHS (which is  anticipated to sell out). The event will take place in June of 2023. Registration also includes a FREE ticket to the IHS Film Fest, which is happening now through Sept. 25.  Thanks again to the International Herb Symposium and Kat Maier for providing this presentation to the HerbRally community!  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER CLASS DESCRIPTION: Herbs and plants are magical – they can awaken us to the magic available in every moment and help reconnect us to the natural world and our true selves. Used wisely, with respect, gratitude and intention, they help us to deepen our sense of connectedness to Spirit and cultivate trust in our own inner wisdom. We'll explore how roses, linden blossoms, mugwort/cronewort, Grandmother cedar and other plant allies taken as teas, tinctures, or infusions, and enjoyed in anointing oils, ointments, smokes and baths – help open our “third eye”, guide our dreams and trance journeys, help us create safe and sacred space, and evoke healing visions in meditation, ritual, and ceremony. LEARN MORE ABOUT ROBIN ROSE BENNETT Thanks for listening!  Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these SEVEN herbal freebies!  86 page ebook by Plant Healer 5 Herbal Events Around the World | Video with Bevin Clare 36 Page Book Excerpt from "Nourishing Foods" by Plant Healer Calendula ebook by Rosalee de la Forêt Hour long adaptogens class with Heather Irvine Exclusive 15% off discount for Mountain Rose Herbs 10% off discount for the HerbRally store CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES HERE Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com

You can watch the video of today's episode on our YouTube channel. WATCH HERE This presentation was generously provided by the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. This event is fully virtual and you're still able to join.  There are HUNDREDS of workshops available from this online event, and you can access all of them until December 10, 2022.  Be sure to use coupon code IHS-HERBRALLY at checkout to get 10% off your registration.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER There are so many incredible teachers and classes!  This event is a fundraiser for the United Plant Savers. Which means registering for the event helps support native medicinal plants and fungi for generations to come!   BONUS: If you enroll, you'll also get first dibs to buy tickets to the in-person 16th Annual IHS (which is  anticipated to sell out). The event will take place in June of 2023. Registration also includes a FREE ticket to the IHS Film Fest, which is happening now through Sept. 25.  Thanks again to the International Herb Symposium and Kat Maier for providing this presentation to the HerbRally community!  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER CLASS DESCRIPTION:  This class will focus on plants and herbal preparations for staph, dental and other infections. It will cover some of the more common herbs and treatment strategies. This is part one of the class. LEARN MORE ABOUT 7SONG   Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these SEVEN herbal freebies!  86 page ebook by Plant Healer 5 Herbal Events Around the World | Video with Bevin Clare 36 Page Book Excerpt from "Nourishing Foods" by Plant Healer Calendula ebook by Rosalee de la Forêt Hour long adaptogens class with Heather Irvine Exclusive 15% off discount for Mountain Rose Herbs 10% off discount for the HerbRally store CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES HERE Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com

You can watch the video of today's episode on our YouTube channel. WATCH HERE This presentation was generously provided by the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. This event is fully virtual and you're still able to join.  There are HUNDREDS of workshops available from this online event, and you can access all of them until December 10, 2022.  Be sure to use coupon code IHS-HERBRALLY at checkout to get 10% off your registration.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER There are so many incredible teachers and classes!  This event is a fundraiser for the United Plant Savers. Which means registering for the event helps support native medicinal plants and fungi for generations to come!   BONUS: If you enroll, you'll also get first dibs to buy tickets to the in-person 16th Annual IHS (which is  anticipated to sell out). The event will take place in June of 2023. Registration also includes a FREE ticket to the IHS Film Fest, which is happening now through Sept. 25.  Thanks again to the International Herb Symposium and Kat Maier for providing this presentation to the HerbRally community!  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER CLASS DESCRIPTION:  This class will focus on plants and herbal preparations for staph, dental and other infections. It will cover some of the more common herbs and treatment strategies. This is part one of the class. LEARN MORE ABOUT 7SONG   Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these SEVEN herbal freebies!  86 page ebook by Plant Healer 5 Herbal Events Around the World | Video with Bevin Clare 36 Page Book Excerpt from "Nourishing Foods" by Plant Healer Calendula ebook by Rosalee de la Forêt Hour long adaptogens class with Heather Irvine Exclusive 15% off discount for Mountain Rose Herbs 10% off discount for the HerbRally store CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES HERE Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

You can watch the video of today's episode on our YouTube channel. WATCH HERE This presentation was generously provided by the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. This event is fully virtual and you're still able to join.  There are HUNDREDS of workshops available from this online event, and you can access all of them until December 10, 2022.  Be sure to use coupon code IHS-HERBRALLY at checkout to get 10% off your registration.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER There are so many incredible teachers and classes!  This event is a fundraiser for the United Plant Savers. Which means registering for the event helps support native medicinal plants and fungi for generations to come!   BONUS: If you enroll, you'll also get first dibs to buy tickets to the in-person 16th Annual IHS (which is  anticipated to sell out). The event will take place in June of 2023. Registration also includes a FREE ticket to the IHS Film Fest, which is happening now through Sept. 25.  Thanks again to the International Herb Symposium and Kat Maier for providing this presentation to the HerbRally community!  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER CLASS DESCRIPTION:  This class will focus on plants and herbal preparations for staph, dental and other infections. It will cover some of the more common herbs and treatment strategies. This is part one of the class. LEARN MORE ABOUT 7SONG   Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these SEVEN herbal freebies!  86 page ebook by Plant Healer 5 Herbal Events Around the World | Video with Bevin Clare 36 Page Book Excerpt from "Nourishing Foods" by Plant Healer Calendula ebook by Rosalee de la Forêt Hour long adaptogens class with Heather Irvine Exclusive 15% off discount for Mountain Rose Herbs 10% off discount for the HerbRally store CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES HERE Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

You can watch the video of today's episode on our YouTube channel. WATCH HERE This presentation was generously provided by the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. This event is fully virtual and you're still able to join.  There are HUNDREDS of workshops available from this online event, and you can access all of them until December 10, 2022.  Be sure to use coupon code IHS-HERBRALLY at checkout to get 10% off your registration.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER There are so many incredible teachers and classes!  This event is a fundraiser for the United Plant Savers. Which means registering for the event helps support native medicinal plants and fungi for generations to come!   BONUS: If you enroll, you'll also get first dibs to buy tickets to the in-person 16th Annual IHS (which is  anticipated to sell out). The event will take place in June of 2023. Registration also includes a FREE ticket to the IHS Film Fest, which is happening now through Sept. 25.  Thanks again to the International Herb Symposium and Kat Maier for providing this presentation to the HerbRally community!  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER CLASS DESCRIPTION:  This class will focus on plants and herbal preparations for staph, dental and other infections. It will cover some of the more common herbs and treatment strategies. This is part one of the class. LEARN MORE ABOUT 7SONG   Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these SEVEN herbal freebies!  86 page ebook by Plant Healer 5 Herbal Events Around the World | Video with Bevin Clare 36 Page Book Excerpt from "Nourishing Foods" by Plant Healer Calendula ebook by Rosalee de la Forêt Hour long adaptogens class with Heather Irvine Exclusive 15% off discount for Mountain Rose Herbs 10% off discount for the HerbRally store CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES HERE Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

You can watch the video of today's episode on our YouTube channel. WATCH HERE This presentation was generously provided by the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. This event is fully virtual and you're still able to join.  There are HUNDREDS of workshops available from this online event, and you can access all of them until December 10, 2022.  Be sure to use coupon code IHS-HERBRALLY at checkout to get 10% off your registration.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER There are so many incredible teachers and classes!  This event is a fundraiser for the United Plant Savers. Which means registering for the event helps support native medicinal plants and fungi for generations to come!   BONUS: If you enroll, you'll also get first dibs to buy tickets to the in-person 16th Annual IHS (which is  anticipated to sell out). The event will take place in June of 2023. Registration also includes a FREE ticket to the IHS Film Fest, which is happening now through Sept. 25.  Thanks again to the International Herb Symposium and Kat Maier for providing this presentation to the HerbRally community!  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER CLASS DESCRIPTION:  There is an exciting movement afoot in American herbalism. We are resurrecting the Western System of Energetics where the language fits our culture. Working from the six tissue states and teachings of the physiomedicalists, this system is both intuitive and clinically accurate.  To observe patterns of disease we need to observe patterns in nature first to grasp harmonies and disharmonies. Winds that dry, waters that swell, heat that rises, cold that depresses are all vital expressions of nature that play out in our organs, joints, muscles, thoughts and spirit.  This is the practice of traditional folk herbalism where nature is observed and the inherent self-regulating systems of the body are acknowledged and supported. LEARN MORE ABOUT KAT MAIER BUY HER BOOK "ENERGETIC HERBALISM"   Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these SEVEN herbal freebies!  86 page ebook by Plant Healer 5 Herbal Events Around the World | Video with Bevin Clare 36 Page Book Excerpt from "Nourishing Foods" by Plant Healer Calendula ebook by Rosalee de la Forêt Hour long adaptogens class with Heather Irvine Exclusive 15% off discount for Mountain Rose Herbs 10% off discount for the HerbRally store CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES HERE Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

You can watch the video of today's episode on our YouTube channel. WATCH HERE This presentation was generously provided by the 15th annual International Herb Symposium. This event is fully virtual and you're still able to join.  There are HUNDREDS of workshops available from this online event, and you can access all of them until December 10, 2022.  Be sure to use coupon code IHS-HERBRALLY at checkout to get 10% off your registration.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER There are so many incredible teachers and classes!  This event is a fundraiser for the United Plant Savers. Which means registering for the event helps support native medicinal plants and fungi for generations to come!   BONUS: If you enroll, you'll also get first dibs to buy tickets to the in-person 16th Annual IHS (which is  anticipated to sell out). The event will take place in June of 2023. Registration also includes a FREE ticket to the IHS Film Fest, which is happening now through Sept. 25.  Thanks again to the International Herb Symposium and Kat Maier for providing this presentation to the HerbRally community!  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER CLASS DESCRIPTION:  There is an exciting movement afoot in American herbalism. We are resurrecting the Western System of Energetics where the language fits our culture. Working from the six tissue states and teachings of the physiomedicalists, this system is both intuitive and clinically accurate.  To observe patterns of disease we need to observe patterns in nature first to grasp harmonies and disharmonies. Winds that dry, waters that swell, heat that rises, cold that depresses are all vital expressions of nature that play out in our organs, joints, muscles, thoughts and spirit.  This is the practice of traditional folk herbalism where nature is observed and the inherent self-regulating systems of the body are acknowledged and supported. LEARN MORE ABOUT KAT MAIER BUY HER BOOK "ENERGETIC HERBALISM"   Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive these SEVEN herbal freebies!  86 page ebook by Plant Healer 5 Herbal Events Around the World | Video with Bevin Clare 36 Page Book Excerpt from "Nourishing Foods" by Plant Healer Calendula ebook by Rosalee de la Forêt Hour long adaptogens class with Heather Irvine Exclusive 15% off discount for Mountain Rose Herbs 10% off discount for the HerbRally store CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES HERE Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRallywww.herbrally.com   

Join us for the inaugural episode of Mountain Rose Herbs' newest Herbal Radio podcast series – Interviews on Herbal Radio. Hosted by our very own Chief Marketing & Brand Officer, Thomas Dick. A behind-the-scenes tour-de-force, Thomas is stepping into the podcast studio, interviewing herbalists, scientists, and a plethora of passionate plant people to discover what lights their plant powered fire and how they arrived to where they are today. In this first episode, we had the honor of interviewing the Executive Director of United Plant Savers (UpS), Susan Leopold, PhD. Susan is a longtime friend of Mountain Rose Herbs, and it was an absolute honor to sit down with her (virtually) and conversate over the important plot points in her life that sparked her botanical passions. Learn about UpS' history as well as past and upcoming projects and why Susan says, “herbs are the gateway drugs to activism”. Educational, inspiring, and thought-provoking, you are sure to learn something new and beautiful in this conversational podcast. We hope you enjoy! Purchase tickets and view films from the International Herb Symposium Film & Photography Festival here. Learn more about United Plant Savers. Learn more about the International Herb Symposium. Apply for Grants 4 Plants. Susan Leopold, PhD, is an ethnobotanist and passionate defender of biodiversity. Over the past 20 years, Susan has worked extensively with indigenous peoples in Peru and Costa Rica. She is the Executive Director of United Plant Savers and Director of the Sacred Seeds Project. Prior to working at United Plant Savers, she was a librarian at the Oak Spring Garden Library, specializing in digitizing rare herbals and botanical travel manuscripts. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Botanical Dimensions and the Center for Sustainable Economy. She is an advisory board member of American Botanical Council. She is a proud member of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia and the author of the children's book Isabella's Peppermint Flower, teaching about Virginia's botanical history. She lives on and manages a productive farm, the Indian Pipe Botanical Sanctuary, with her three children in Virginia. There she raises goats, peacocks, and herbs. She is an avid recreational tree climber, in love with the canopy just as much as the herbs of the forest floor. 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

Rosemary Gladstar is, literally, a star figure in the field of modern herbalism, internationally renowned for her technical knowledge and stewardship in the global herbalist community. She has been practicing, living, learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 45 years. In 2018 Rosemary was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for her life work from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine. Rosemary is the author of twelve books including Medicinal Herbs; a Beginners Guide, Herbal Healing for Women, Gladstar Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Well Being and Herbal Healing for Men. She is also the author and director of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism. She is the co-founder and former director of both The International Herb Symposium and The New England Women’s Herbal Conference, the Founding President of United Plant Savers, and the co-founder and original formulator of Traditional Medicinal Tea Company. She recently moved from her home at Sage Mountain ~ an Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary where she has lived, taught and worked for the past 30 years ~ to a smaller haven where she plans to plant a small garden, dream more, do less, and spend more time with the plants. Where you can find Rosemary Gladstar: www.scienceandartofherbalism.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/catalyst-talks/message

Rosemary Gladstar has been practicing, living, learning, teaching, and writing about herbs for over 45 years.  She has written twelve popular herbal books.  She is also the author and director of the popular home study course,  The Science and Art of Herbalism.   Rosemary is the co-founder and former director of The International Herb Symposium and The New England Women's Herbal Conference, the Founding President of United Plant Savers, and the co-founder and original formulator of  Traditional Medicinal Tea Company.   She recently moved from her home at Sage Mountain, an  Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary where she has lived, taught, and worked for the past 30 years, to a smaller haven where she plans to plant a small garden, dream more, do less, and spend more time with the plants.  Check out Rosemary's Covid resources here. Home Study Course: www.scienceandartofherbalism.com  ______________________________________________________________________ Helen Ward is an herbalist at Three Springs Farm of Vermont. The farm is focused on growing and creating herbal medicinal products.  Additionally, Helen has a growing herbal practice.  She is a graduate of Rosemary's Apprentice Program, the Sage Mountain Advanced Herbalist Training Program, and is a staff member of the New England Women's Herbal Conference.  Helen has also studied with many herbalists, and has furthered her studies by working directly with the plants developing a deepening relationship with them.  Her plant allies are Nettles and Elderberry. For the last ten years, Helen has been the Educational Director for Rosemary Gladstar's The Science & Art of Herbalism. 

Charles is an academically trained philosopher and herbalist from the small town of Castleton, Vermont. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy/Religion from Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL. During this time he managed the herb shop Old City Remedies inside the Nation’s Oldest Drugstore and also apprenticed at the Healing Waters Clinic & Herb Shop. He gained knowledge of the supplement industry while he spent four years as the Area Sales Rep for Nutraceutical Corp. He is also a student of the East West School of Planetary Herbology as well as the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism. He has taken multitudes of other classes in the world of nutrition, herbalism, and wildcrafting. In 2015 he won an herbal product award at the International Herb Symposium, and another award in 2017. He is an avid wildcrafter and is committed to the health freedom of all people. He started the Rogue Herbalist Academy & Apothecary in April 2020. Coupon will give 20% and free shipping on orders over $50. Coupon code: outoftheblank

SPONSORED BY: AROMATICS INTERNATIONALWe provide 100% pure essential oils and natural aromatherapy products, sourced in-house, from small-scale producers located in over 60 different countries. Find out more: https://www.aromatics.com/Topics covered in this episodeThe role women have played in herbal healing through our historyMust have herbs in your herbal pantry and how they are usedCommon issues for young women and the herbs to considerCommon issues for adult women and the herbs to considerCommon issues for menopausal women and the herbs to considerRosemary’s recommended books:Herbal Healing for Women: https://amzn.to/2LDQJ0bHerbal Remedies for Women: https://amzn.to/2LKbHdGThe Woman’s Herbal Apothecary: https://amzn.to/2JvcVYZThe Woman’s Handbook of Healing Herbs: https://amzn.to/2XERJIAMain Herbs covered in this episodeStinging NettleDandelionRaspberry LeafSchisandra BerryLady’s MantleBlack Cohosh (cultivated)Chaste Tree (Vitex)About Rosemary GladstarRosemary Gladstar is, literally, a star figure in the field of modern herbalism, internationally renowned for her technical knowledge and stewardship in the global herbalist community. She has been learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 40 years and is the author of eleven books. Her work includes Medicinal Herbs, a Beginners Guide, Herbal Healing for Women, Herbal Healing for Men, Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, and The Science and Art of Herbalism, an extensive in depth home study course. She is also the Founding President of United Plant Savers, director of The New England Women’s Herbal Conference and founder and past director of the International Herb Symposium.Connect with Rosemary GladstarWebsite: https://scienceandartofherbalism.com/Buy her Book "Herbal Healing for Women" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LDQJ0bScience and Art of Herbalism Course: https://scienceandartofherbalism.com/product/the-classic-printed-plus-online-course/ (SAVE $75 off with coupon code: AromaCulture2019)Sage Mountian: https://www.sagemountain.com/This Podcast is brought to you by AromaCulture Magazine - AromaCulture Magazine is filled with educational articles, case studies and recipes written by practicing herbalists and qualified aromatherapists. Our July 2019 issue centers around the topic of the Integumentary System. You can find it at https://www.aromaculture.com/shop/july2019.Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episodeUsing herbs as preventative medicine Daily tonic herbs for men's healthHow to incorporate herbal routines into our daily livesHerbal support for more acute situations: Anxiety & Depression, Cardiovascular Health, Prostate Health & VirilityAbout Rosemary GladstarRosemary Gladstar is, literally, a star figure in the field of modern herbalism, internationally renowned for her technical knowledge and stewardship in the global herbalist community. She has been learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 40 years and is the author of eleven books. Her work includes Medicinal Herbs, a Beginners Guide, Herbal Healing for Women, Herbal Healing for Men, Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, and The Science and Art of Herbalism, an extensive in depth home study course. She lives and works from her home, Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary — a 500-acre botanical preserve she founded in Central Vermont. She is also the Founding President of United Plant Savers, director of The New England Women’s Herbal Conference and founder and past director of the International Herb Symposium. Where to find Rosemary GladstarWebsite: https://www.sagemountain.com/ Buy her Book "Herbal Healing for Men" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2O0qVKtDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Nicole Telkes, founder and director of the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine takes a moment to tell us what her herb school in Austin, TX is all about. Let's hear about all of the great things they're up to! You can check them out online at WildflowerHerbSchool.com.  About Nicole: She believes strongly in herbal medicine being “the people’s medicine” and enlists her students and any interested parties in fulfilling her goal of putting “an herbalist in every home.” As a deep ecologist, she focuses on “weedcrafting” bioregional native and naturalized medicinal plants in herb practice. She has a great passion for the green path and education. Nicole has taught classes and presented at conferences and symposiums including The Native Plant Society of Texas Symposium; The American Herbalist Guild National Symposium; Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference, International Herb Symposium, and the  Moonflower Herbfest She has provided Clinic Support for WTO Seattle, Common Ground Health Clinic and a Sundance Clinic and has been published in Earth First! Journal, Plant Healer, and AHG Newsletter. In 2016, she founded a chapter of Herbalists without Borders for the school. She was a founding member of the Traditions Not Trademark Campaign to Free Fire Ciderand is currently fighting the trademark in court.  Nicole is the author of the book the Medicinal Plants of Texas.  To schedule an appointment or obtain herbs from Nicole, please contact her through her here or go to www.nicoletelkes.com For more from HerbRally: www.herbrally.com If you've enjoyed the show, please subscribe, leave a rating or review, or tell a friend!  Thanks so much for listening. 

Rosemary Gladstar shares stories about how to create a retreat center that is also a sanctuary for plants, animals, and people. What are the key ingredients that go into making a place such as Sage Mountain a true sanctuary – a place of safety and sacredness?Rosemary Gladstar's Sage Mountain Retreat Center & Native Plant Preserve is one of New England’s foremost learning centers for herbs and earth awareness. Located on 500 wilderness acres in central Vermont, this beautiful piece of Earth Mother is a natural sanctuary and teaching site. There is an incredible assortment of wild herbs and flowers growing in habitats that vary from meadows, forest to swamp. Our wild neighbors include deer, bear, moose, beavers, bobcat, otters, fox, and a wonderful variety of feathered folk that honor us with their presence. Rosemary Gladstar is, literally, a star figure in the field of modern herbalism, internationally renowned for her technical knowledge and stewardship in the global herbalist community. She has been learning, teaching, and writing about herbs for over 40 years and is the author of eleven books. Her work includes Medicinal Herbs, a Beginners Guide, Herbal Healing for Women, Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, and The Science and Art of Herbalism, an extensive in-depth home study course. She lives and works from her home, Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary — a 500-acre botanical preserve she founded in Central Vermont. She is also the Founding President of United Plant Savers, director of The New England Women’s Herbal Conference and founder and past director of the International Herb Symposium.Support the show (https://www.natureevolutionaries.com/donations)

Throughout the Renaissance Era of medicine, it was standard practice for not only herbalists, but university trained physicians to utilize medicine astrology in their diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. As science desacralized ancient traditions, the usage of astrology for medical purposes has diminished into obscurity. The link between plants and planets is both ancient and universal, with cultures all across the world recognizing this sacred connection between Heaven and Earth. Through integrating the pattern of the cosmos into our model of clinical herbalism, our capacities as plant healers is magnified significantly in our ability to assess hard to treat conditions, see into the underlying root causes of disease, and create highly unique customized formulas and protocols that are truly healing and transformative.  This is part 1 of a 2 part lecture given at the 2017 International Herb Symposium. ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH ———————————— 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 ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham, founder of Organic Unity and The School of Evolutionary Herbalism, is committed to creating a new paradigm of plant medicine anchored in herbal, medical, and spiritual traditions from around the world. His work integrates the science and spirit of herbal medicine, creating a system that is equally holistic, healing and transformational. His unique synthesis bridges herbalism not only east and west, but north & south, above & below, into a universal philosophy that encompasses indigenous wisdom, Ayurveda, western Alchemy and Spagyrics, Astrology, clinical herbalism, and modern pharmacology.  Sajah's vitalist approach utilizes plants not only for physical healing and rejuvenation, but for the evolution of consciousness. He never allopathicallyl focuses on just what a plant is “good for” but rather who the plants are as sentient beings. Sajah’s 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 in southern Oregon with his wife where he teaches at his school, makes spagyric medicines, and practices his healing art. For more information about his products and programs, visit www.organic-unity.com & www.evolutionaryherbalism.com  ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path provides unique perspectives for the modern practitioner of herbalism that doesn’t just want to “fix what’s broken” in the body, but seeks to serve others with deeper levels of healing and transformation with herbal medicines. A unique synergy of clinical herbalism, alchemy, medical astrology, and herbal traditions from around the world, The Plant Path focuses on giving you a truly “wholistic” perspective on herbal medicine so you never fall into the trap of allopathic herbalism.

Throughout the Renaissance Era of medicine, it was standard practice for not only herbalists, but university trained physicians to utilize medicine astrology in their diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. As science desacralized ancient traditions, the usage of astrology for medical purposes has diminished into obscurity. The link between plants and planets is both ancient and universal, with cultures all across the world recognizing this sacred connection between Heaven and Earth. Through integrating the pattern of the cosmos into our model of clinical herbalism, our capacities as plant healers is magnified significantly in our ability to assess hard to treat conditions, see into the underlying root causes of disease, and create highly unique customized formulas and protocols that are truly healing and transformative.  This is part 2 of a 2 part lecture given at the 2017 International Herb Symposium. ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH ———————————— 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 ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham, founder of Organic Unity and The School of Evolutionary Herbalism, is committed to creating a new paradigm of plant medicine anchored in herbal, medical, and spiritual traditions from around the world. His work integrates the science and spirit of herbal medicine, creating a system that is equally holistic, healing and transformational. His unique synthesis bridges herbalism not only east and west, but north & south, above & below, into a universal philosophy that encompasses indigenous wisdom, Ayurveda, western Alchemy and Spagyrics, Astrology, clinical herbalism, and modern pharmacology.  Sajah's vitalist approach utilizes plants not only for physical healing and rejuvenation, but for the evolution of consciousness. He never allopathicallyl focuses on just what a plant is “good for” but rather who the plants are as sentient beings. Sajah’s 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 in southern Oregon with his wife where he teaches at his school, makes spagyric medicines, and practices his healing art. For more information about his products and programs, visit www.organic-unity.com & www.evolutionaryherbalism.com  ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path provides unique perspectives for the modern practitioner of herbalism that doesn’t just want to “fix what’s broken” in the body, but seeks to serve others with deeper levels of healing and transformation with herbal medicines. A unique synergy of clinical herbalism, alchemy, medical astrology, and herbal traditions from around the world, The Plant Path focuses on giving you a truly “wholistic” perspective on herbal medicine so you never fall into the trap of allopathic herbalism.

In the modern world of herbalism, strongly influenced by information from Google and the phytopharmaceutical and supplement industries, there is an increasing lack of traditional knowledge in the common mindset and usage of plant medicines. This had led to an allopathic approach to herbalism and "holistic amnesia," where we treat plants like drugs and not sentient beings.  Ultimately, plants cannot be used like drugs and if they are approached and such they will not work! This lecture from the 2017 International Herb Symposium outlines 5 keys for how to understand and use herbs in a truly holistic fashion. This isn't focused on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent forces of nature. By learning these 5 keys, everything about a plant is understood within a holistic context so you learn each remedy with more depth and precision.  ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH ———————————— 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 ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham, founder of Organic Unity and The School of Evolutionary Herbalism, is committed to creating a new paradigm of plant medicine anchored in herbal, medical, and spiritual traditions from around the world. His work integrates the science and spirit of herbal medicine, creating a system that is equally holistic, healing and transformational. His unique synthesis bridges herbalism not only east and west, but north & south, above & below, into a universal philosophy that encompasses indigenous wisdom, Ayurveda, western Alchemy and Spagyrics, Astrology, clinical herbalism, and modern pharmacology.  Sajah's vitalist approach utilizes plants not only for physical healing and rejuvenation, but for the evolution of consciousness. He never allopathicallyl focuses on just what a plant is “good for” but rather who the plants are as sentient beings. Sajah’s 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 in southern Oregon with his wife where he teaches at his school, makes spagyric medicines, and practices his healing art. For more information about his products and programs, visit www.organic-unity.com & www.evolutionaryherbalism.com  ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path provides unique perspectives for the modern practitioner of herbalism that doesn’t just want to “fix what’s broken” in the body, but seeks to serve others with deeper levels of healing and transformation with herbal medicines. A unique synergy of clinical herbalism, alchemy, medical astrology, and herbal traditions from around the world, The Plant Path focuses on giving you a truly “wholistic” perspective on herbal medicine so you never fall into the trap of allopathic herbalism.

Rosemary Gladstar and Nicole Telkes Erin from Mountain Rose Herbs just returned from the International Herb Symposium where she had the chance to sit down with Rosemary Gladstar, Nicole Telkes of the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine, and Mary Blue of Farmacy Herbs to discuss the trademarking of our herbal traditions and a recent lawsuit against 3 herbalists. Want to support the cause? Donate here! http://freefirecider.com/donate/ Thanks for listening! Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com 

Raylene Ha`alelea Kawaiae`a is a long time teacher of Hawaiian way of life, has been a kumu (teacher) hula for over 30 years. She teaches hula and Hawaiian culture as a way of life to people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Her lineage has brought her an understanding of the traditions of her heritage. A practitioner and haku (master) of Ho`oponopono, a spiritual practice to restore and maintain good relationships between the Divine, humankind and nature, she comes forth to assist and to be of service to those in need of her skills. Raylene combines her gentle nature with a deep connection to the land and the Spirit of Hawaii to offer deep insight into the mysteries of life. I met Raylene after a class she taught at the International Herb Symposium. Her insights and culture have much to offer the herbal community. She was also featured in the film, Numen: The Nature of Plants.

Jim McDonald is a self taught herbalist whose approach blends a folk and indigenous perspective of herbcraft with the eclectic/physiomedical approaches of 19th century American herbalism. If you ever spent time on Henriette’s forum or the Herbwifery forum, then you may know Jim. He also gives herb walks at many conferences, including the International Herb Symposium. He has a unique way of teaching people how to connect with plants, and how to learn herbal properties. These are the areas we focus on in this interview, along with some other fun topics. Jim runs programs in Michigan from day long classes to a 9 month intensive. He is a knowledgable and engaging teacher, and I was excited to be able to interview him for HerbMentor Radio. You can visit Jim McDonald at http://HerbCraft.org. His site has many wonderful and extended articles on a number of plants and how to use them for various ailments.

Come fall in love with plants, not just as teachers and healers, but as powerful partners in land stewardship and renewal. Rosemary Gladstar joins us to discuss her activism in protecting and restoring medicinal plants and their habitats. She is a pioneer in the herbal movement and has been called the 'godmother of American Herbalism'. She began over 35 years ago developing herbal formulas in her shop, Rosemary's Garden in Sonoma County, California. She is the founder of the California School of Herbal Studies, the oldest running herb school in the United States, and is the organizer of the International Herb Symposium and The annual New England Women's Herbal Conference. She is the author of numerous books and has taught extensively throughout the United States and worldwide at venues as varied as backyard gardens, native villages, garden clubs, universities and hospitals. She is also the co-founder of the Traditional Medicinals tea company. Rosemary’s greatest passion has been the work of United Plant Savers, a non profit organization that Rosemary founded in 1994 and is currently president. UpS is dedicated to the conservation and cultivation of at risk North American medicinal plants and to preserving botanical sanctuaries across the U.S. to help preserve the land that these precious native species thrive on. Rosemary lives and works from her home, Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center, a 500 acre botanical preserve in central Vermont. https://www.unitedplantsavers.org/

The Mystic-Skeptic Podcast was present at The First Annual Herbal Synergy Conference last year which featured Rosemary Gladstar. We interviewed her at The WUTZ FM Radio Studio during the Conference held at the Farm intentional community. Ms. Gladstar is a pioneer in the herbal movement and has been called the ‘godmother of American Herbalism’. She began over 35 years ago developing herbal formulas in her herb shop, Rosemary’s Garden in Sonoma County, California. She is the founder of the California School of Herbal Studies, the oldest running herb school in the United States, author of The Science and Art of Herbalism home study course, and is the organizer of the International Herb Symposium and The New England Women’s Herbal Conference held annually in NE. Rosemary lives and works from her home, Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center, a 500 acre botanical preserve in central Vermont.

Rosemary Gladstar covers the importance of wild greens, both nutritionally and energetically. Dandelions, plantain, nettle, chickweed and many more favorites will be covered. In addition to her favorite ways to prepare wild greens, Rosemary will also cover ethical wild harvesting. It’s time to clean out the closets and leave the winter blues behind! Rosemary Gladstar is the author of many books, including Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide, Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health and Herbal Healing for Women. Rosemary has been inspiring herbalists for nearly 40 years with the herbal schools, conferences, organizations and companies she has founded, which include the California School of Herbal Studies, Traditional Medicinals, the International Herb Symposium, and United Plant Savers.

Rosemary Gladstar is a renowned herbal teacher and practitioner with more than 35 years of experience working with herbs.  She is the director of the International Herb Symposium and the annual Women’s Herbal Conference and she is the cofounder of … Continue reading →