Podcast appearances and mentions of phyllis light

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species.  LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Lindsay Kolasa. Lindsay is a community herbalist, traditional food ways educator, soul-worker, and Yoga Teacher with a background in non-profit management and social service work.   We chat about how she got into herbalism, how herbs helped her with psychosis, mental health through an herbalist's lens, studying with Phyllis Light, how we integrate herbalism back into American society and a whole lot more. Hope you all enjoy and we'll see you in the next episode!  ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES Lindsay Kolasa | LindsayKolasa.com Lindsay on LinkedIn | CONNECT WITH LINDSAY BOOK: Adventures of a Frontier Naturalist | BUY THE BOOK

I had such a great time catching up with Phyllis Light in this conversation! Hearing Phyllis' unique herbal story and her philosophy about herbs and herbalism was a real treat. Plus, she shared such an abundance of information about sumac and its medicinal gifts that I am inspired to start working more with this amazing plant!Phyllis shared so many ways to work with sumac, including her recipe for Sumac Elderberry Syrup (along with several suggestions of how to use that syrup). You can download a beautifully illustrated recipe card for Phyllis' syrup here.You will be amazed at the many medicinal gifts that sumac has to offer! Here are just a few ways that you can work with sumac to benefit your health:► As a topical remedy for skin issues like fungal rashes and poison ivy► To help reduce high blood sugar► As a cooling summer beverage that is high in Vitamin CAnd that's just the tip of the iceberg! I was delighted to learn just how many health challenges can benefit from this incredibly versatile plant. Be sure to tune in to the entire episode for all the details!By the end of this episode, you'll know:► How herbalism and human health have changed in the United States since Phyllis began her herbal journey► How to distinguish poison sumac from other species of sumac► How to tell if your dried sumac berries are still medicinally active► Eighteen - yes, eighteen! - health conditions sumac's gifts can help with, and six different herbal preparations for sumac► Why it's so important to move beyond internet searches when learning about a new plant or herbal treatment► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Phyllis D. Light, a fourth generation herbalist and healer, has studied and worked with herbs, foods, and other healing techniques for over 30 years. Her studies in Traditional Southern Folk Medicine began in the deep woods of North Alabama with lessons from her grandmother, whose herbal and healing knowledge had its roots in her Creek/Cherokee heritage. Phyllis' studies continued as an apprentice with the late Tommie Bass, a nationally renowned folk herbalist from Sand Rock, Alabama. She is the director of the Appalachian Center for Natural Health in Arab, Alabama, which offers both online classes and in-person classes. She is also on the faculty of the Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism. Phyllis is the author of Southern Folk Medicine, Healing Traditions from Appalachian Fields and Forests published by North Atlantic.If you'd like to hear more from Phyllis, which I highly recommend, then head to the show notes where you can get easy links for her website and social media channels. You can also find the transcript for this episode in the show notes and you can access your recipe card at: https://bit.ly/4bHb64Y.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...

Join Rosemary Gladstar as she invites herbal elders to share the stories of their journey into the lush world of plants in these Inner-Views.This episode of "Voices of our Herbal Elders" brings you an intimate conversation with Phyllis Light, a revered herbalist whose deep roots in Southern folk medicine illuminate her profound connection with the healing power of plants. Born into a lineage of herbalists, Phyllis carries the wisdom of her Creek/Cherokee heritage, blending it with her extensive knowledge acquired over more than four decades in natural health and healing. As the founder and director of the Appalachian Center for Natural Health, Phyllis has dedicated her life to educating others about the efficacy and sanctity of traditional herbalism, sharing insights that bridge the past with the present to inspire future generations of herbalists.I hope you enjoy this Inner-View! If you do, please share this episode with others!The Voices of our Herbal Elders Inner-Views are available to watch on The Science & Art of Herbalism YouTube channel.

Our bodies are made mostly of water, yes, but how is it connected to disease? In this episode, I share about the two types of moisture, and the spectrum of dry and damp, along with the two expressions of damp, and how we can balance them. I also share about blood typology, resources for further learning, and an invitation to an in person event next week! The book I was trying to think of the name of at the end of the podcast is Traditional Western Herbalism and Pulse Evaluation: A Conversation, by Matt Wood, Phyllis Light, and Francis Bonaldo. If you would like to continue this conversation, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com! Thank you for listening!

I'm back from the Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference and excited to talk about my experience there! I talk in depth about my three favorite classes: Stone Medicine with Sarah Thomas Digestive Health with Phyllis Light  Deep Immunity with Rebecca Word I also give some updates on projects here on the farm, getting to use our new lawnmower for the first time, and feeling happier and more energized with the arrival of spring. Connect with me on Instagram @foxandelder. If you're enjoying the podcast, please help spread the word by rating and reviewing, and sharing it with a friend! New episodes on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

As someone who listens to a lot of audio books, I’m really excited to publish today’s episode! Listen in as Heather Irvine narrates the first chapter to Phyllis Light’s new book, Southern Folk Medicine. It’s a great book and a great reading! Thanks to Phyllis for sharing such fantastic storytelling and information, and thanks to Heather for taking the time to read this for us. Enjoy! "Survival was more important than modality purity." "Simple practices of folk medicine develop to assist in the every day life, health, and prosperity of ordinary people." "Even if you are not aware of it, you’ve probably practiced some type of folk medicine." -Phyllis Light RESOURCES Signed copy of Southern Folk Medicine Southern Folk Medicine on Amazon Phyllis Light Heather Irvine Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com  Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net   

Phyllis Light is a fourth generation herbalist and healer, and has worked with herbs and in natural health for over 30 years. Her studies began in the deep woods of Northern Alabama, and now Phyllis lectures in herb schools, universities, medical schools, hospitals and health conferences. In addition to Traditional Folk studies, Phyllis has studied Traditional Western Herbalism, Nutrition, Exercise Science, Body Work and Energy Medicine. She continues to maintain an active herbal practice. Phyllis is also a consultant to business and physicians, a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild, director of herbal studies at Clayton College, and is working on a new book The Geography of Health: Southern Appalachian Folk Medicine, which explores the medicine that is at the heart of her personal herbal traditions. You can visit Phyllis and learn about her herbal studies programs at http://phyllisdlight.com

Emily Ruff is a community herbalist and health educator who has practiced the art and science of plant healing for over a decade. Her studies have taken her to three continents, where she has studied under indigenous healers of many traditions. She also apprenticed for many years with Rosemary Gladstar. Emily founded Orenda Herbals and is director of the Florida School of Holistic Living. Through the school she founded the Community Herbal Clinic and the Florida Herbal Conference. The Florida Herbal Conference is February 15-17, 2013 in Orlando. Headline herbal teachers are Matthew Wood and Phyllis Light. Workshops focus on bioregional, earth-centered herbalism, with topics including clinical herbalism, herbal crafts, herbal tradition and history, medicine making, plant identification walks and many hands-on demonstrations. The weekend also includes a marketplace of herbal vendors and musical activities each evening. LearningHerbs.com is a proud sponsor. Besides hearing Emily’s fascinating story, our interview focuses on many of the medicinal herbs found in Florida. Most people never consider that we have amazing botanicals growing right here on the mainland U.S. We take a virtual plant walk to discover saw palmetto, hibiscus, passionflower, tropical chickweed, St. John’s Mint, and even lemongrass and cayenne. Visit http://floridaherbalconference.org Visit http://emilyruff.com