Herbal Radio

This week's episode is a rerelease of a recording from our first ever virtual Free Herbalism Project held online in June 2020. This audio episode originally aired on Herbal Radio on December 18, 2020. Join us as Mountain Rose Herbs' own, Christine Rice, discusses aromatherapy and essential oil basics. Topics range from: what are essential oils and how are they crafted to basic blending suggestions and easy ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your daily life. Watch the virtual Free Herbalism Project on our YouTube channel by clicking here. Christine Rice is a Certified Aromatherapist and Director of Product Development & Management at Mountain Rose Herbs. A longtime employee with over a decade under her belt, Christine collaborates with almost every department at Mountain Rose Herbs on a daily basis and knows the intimate details of every product we offer. Christine researches and selects new and exciting herbal products to offer in addition to managing all of our current products. With more than 3,000 product offerings, this is no small task! She also oversees the quality and approval of the essential oils and hydrosols that we carry. 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

We are excited to announce the release of our Spring 2022 issue of the Mountain Rose Herbs Journal. In this week's podcast episode, contributing journal author, Jiling Lin, reads us her newly published article titled Traveling Teas. Become enchanted as Jiling recounts her various travels with tea. Click here to view a digital copy of the Spring 2022 journal/catalog or sign up to receive a free print copy and read Jiling's story in full. Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), herbalist, and yoga teacher in Ventura, CA. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com, Instagram @LinJiling, and Facebook @JilingLAc. Get her free Nourishing Life (養生) template, Five Elements (五行) outline, or sign up for her newsletter here. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Savor this mouthwatering and plant-connected conversation with one of the leaders of our herbal community, Mimi Hernandez, Executive Director of the American Herbalists Guild, and homesteader near Asheville, NC. Mimi shares colorful tales of rolling up invasive honeysuckle and planting native seeds across three acres of land, power-washing five gallon bucketfuls of tunas (prickly pear fruit) to make hot-pink prickly pear cakes, writing an herbal for National Geographic, making herbal rum infusions like her Mexican grandmother, and balancing paperwork-ridden leadership with unadulterated time with her family, plants, and chickens. Mimi has dedicated her life to advocating for both traditional and professional herbal pathways while building cultural bridges of understanding. Inspired by her Mexican-Colombian background and the Abuelas in her life, her roots spring from Latinx folk herbal traditions. Mimi has mentored many students of clinical and community herbalism over the years. Enjoy learning more about her adventures from grandma's kitchen into academia, and eventually back into the kitchen again. Some resources from our chat: Mimi's Traditional Hot Chocolate with Chocolate de Mesa recipe American Herbalists Guild Visit Mimi Hernandez at: HerbalNightSchool.com Her personal Facebook page Facebook group: Advanced Herbal Science Email Mimi with any questions at [email protected] Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), herbalist, and yoga teacher in Ventura, CA. Visit Jiling at: JilingLin.com Instagram @LinJiling Facebook @JilingLAc Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

This week's Herbal Radio podcast corresponds with a recently released blog post and video tutorial by our good friend, Jiling Lin. A licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and yoga teacher, Jiling poetically walks us through the process of making our own botanical incense using a Traditional Chinese Medicine incense formulation, Xiao Yao San (逍遙散) or "Free and Easy Wanderer". In Jiling's words, "making our own incense provides a tactile connection with the land, medicine, and our bioregional terroir. Mixing and shaping incense by hand, we reconnect with our indigenous roots of shaping the earth, building rituals, and serenading our ancestors with songs carried on spiraling smoke". Read Jiling's article "Free & Easy Wanderer Incense Recipe" on our blog. Watch Jiling's instructional video "How to Make Botanical Incense" on our YouTube channel. Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), herbalist, and yoga teacher in Ventura, CA. She helps athletes, artists, and visionaries thrive with transformative acupuncture & herb treatments and innovative classes & retreats. Visit Jiling at: JilingLin.com Instagram @LinJiling Facebook @JilingLAc

Emily is the Director & Founder of the Artemisia Academy. She runs Artemisia Academy's Santa Barbara based and online Herbal Apprentice Program and Community Herbalist Program. Emily has been studying holistic health for over 15 years. She is a Certified Clinical Herbalist and Clinical Nutritionist from the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism, and Certified Massage Therapist from the Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute. Emily hopes to pass on the knowledge of sustainable living with practical entrepreneurial skills so that herbalists can create thriving practices that fully support themselves, their land, and their community. We discuss Emily's journey of creating Artemisia Academy, her favorite plant connection practices, and the importance of prioritizing self-care for effective and powerful community care. Go behind the scenes in learning about the challenges and gifts of starting and growing an herb school, dreaming big, and taking one step at a time. Visit Emily Sanders at: ArtemisiaAcademy.com Instagram @ArtemisiaAcademy Facebook @ArtemisiaAcademy Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), herbalist, and yoga teacher in Ventura, CA. Visit Jiling at: JilingLin.com Instagram @LinJiling Facebook @JilingLAc Resources: - Self-care quiz - Morning Rituals blog post - Holistic Gardener Course - Herbal Apprentice Program - Community Herbalist Program - California Herbal Medics Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Join us for Meet the Herbalist with Bevin Clare featuring clinical herbalist, celebrated author, and founder, director of Sacred Plant Traditions, Kat Maier. With over 30 years of clinical experience, there is a true wealth of wisdom to gain from Kat in this friendly, inspiring, and fun interview. Often in the herbal community, we are called to fulfill multiple roles. Tune in to hear about the many hats Kat has worn over the years as well as conversations on bio-regional herbalism, the beauty of singing, sustainability, and the realities of living in a world with a growing interest in plants. Listen as Kat introduces us to her new book titled Energetic Herbalism. Described as a "homeopathic introduction" into herbal energetics, Energetic Herbalism is a must have for anyone who is looking to engage deeply with plants. Kathleen Maier, AHG. PA has been a practicing herbalist for over thirty years. She is currently director of Sacred Plant Traditions in Charlottesville, VA where she offers a Three Year Clinical/Community Herbalist training program. SPT's free clinic was one of the first on the east coast and is still growing strong. She is a founding member of Botanica Mobile Clinic, which offers their services to underserved populations, as well as first responders in crisis situations. She is president of the Board of United Plant Savers and was the recipient of their first Medicinal Plant Conservation Award. Kathleen's studies of plants began as a Peace Corps volunteer in Chile and her training as a Physician's Assistant allows her to weave the language of medicine we know today with traditional energetic systems. She is co-author of Bush Medicine of San Salvador Island, Bahamas. Bevin Clare, M.S., R.H., CNS, is an herbalist, nutritionist, mother and Professor and Program Director of the Master's of Science in Clinical Herbal Medicine at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She holds a MSc in Infectious Disease from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and has studied herbal medicine around the world to blend her knowledge of traditional uses of plants with modern science and contemporary healthcare strategies as a consultant and educator. She serves as an adjunct Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Northeast College of Health Sciences. Learn More about Bevin Clare, Herbalist and Nutritionist. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

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

Here at Mountain Rose Herbs, sustainability is the only business we know. In addition to sustainability, organic agriculture and ethical harvesting practices have always been at the forefront of our decision-making. As many plants are increasingly under pressure from climate change, habitat loss, over harvesting, and more, we look to shed more light on the topic of Endangered Plants. Susan Leopold's lecture on The Work of the United Plant Savers: Why Sustainable Herb Sourcing Matters comes from our Free Herbalism Project archive. It was recorded live in Eugene, Oregon on October 9, 2016. Although years have passed since this lecture, the topic remains vitally relevant. 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. Click here to learn more about United Plant Savers! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

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

This week's presentation was originally a short video that was recorded for our YouTube channel in September 2019. Rounding out our podcast from last week where we learned about making shelf-stable herb infused oils and herbal salves, herbalist and Body into Balance author, Maria Noël Groves from Wintergreen Botanicals walks us through the process of making herb infused honey using heat. In this instructional talk, Maria will lead us through the steps of making an herbal honey infusion on the stove. Wasting not a single drop of golden goodness, Maria also shares a wonderful method for enjoying any sticky leftovers. Just in time for spring, come celebrate the magic of bees in this herbal preparation podcast. Maria is the owner of Wintergreen Botanicals Herbal Clinic & Education Center and best-selling author of Body into Balance and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies. She teaches herbal medicine through Wintergreen Botanicals as well as nationally, including speaking at various herbal conferences. In addition to being a health writer, Maria is an adjunct instructor for the Herbal Academy and a guest presenter at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, and the American Holistic Nursing Association. You can learn more about Maria at Wintergreen Botanicals and by visiting her on Instagram @marianoelgroves. Watch the YouTube video of Maria making herb infused honey using heat here! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

This week's presentation is a series of two videos that were recorded for our YouTube channel in August 2019. Herbalist and "Body Into Balance" author, Maria Noël Groves from Wintergreen Botanicals walks us through the process of making shelf-stable herb infused oils using the alcohol intermediary method. From there, Maria teaches us how to create herbal salves using these herb infused oils. Originally two separate instructional videos, we've combined them for this podcast for a holistic herbal preparation experience. Maria is the owner of Wintergreen Botanicals Herbal Clinic & Education Center and best-selling author of Body into Balance and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies. She teaches herbal medicine through Wintergreen Botanicals as well as nationally, including speaking at various herbal conferences. In addition to being a health writer, Maria is an adjunct instructor for the Herbal Academy and a guest presenter at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, and the American Holistic Nursing Association. You can learn more about Maria at Wintergreen Botanicals and by visiting her on Instagram @marianoelgroves. Watch the YouTube video of Maria making shelf-stable herb infused oils here or her video on making homemade skin salves here! The next FHP is a virtual event and will be held this Friday, March 11, 2022 on Zoom. More information and registration link below: Spring 2022 Free Herbalism ProjectDate: Friday, March 11 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PST) Location: The Comfort of Your Home or Office (via Zoom) REGISTER HERE>> We will hear from Mimi Hernandez, Dr. Crystal Dawn Silas, with special guest emcee Jiling Lin and music from The Muddy Souls. And if you can't join us day-of, sign up anyway to get a video recording and promo code a few weeks after the event. Hope to see you there! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Suzanne Tabert is a bioregional herbalist, adjunct faculty member at Bastyr University, and Director of Herbal Education at Cedar Mountain Herb School. She's passionate about taking students to wild places and giving them tools to engage and connect with the beauty of nature, and has been doing so for over 35 years. Suzanne wrote "Wild and Beautiful, Naturally!," a botanical skin care book for those who wish to glow from the inside out. Stay tuned, she's currently writing her next book. In this episode, learn about Suzanne's giving garden, the journey of her Aunt May's spearmint, seeing beauty in all things, Suzanne's top two (current) plants to wildcraft, and what to learn about plants before wildcrafting. Enjoy! Visit Suzanne Tabert at: CedarMountainHerbs.com Instagram @cedarmountainherbschool Facebook @cedarmountainherbschool Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), herbalist, and yoga teacher in Ventura, CA. She helps athletes, artists, and visionaries thrive with transformative acupuncture & herb treatments and innovative classes & retreats. Visit Jiling at: JilingLin.com Instagram @LinJiling Facebook @JilingLAc Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

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

This lecture comes from our Free Herbalism Project archive. We shared Pt. 1 of this 2-part lecture last week before Valentine's Day! Talking about aphrodisiacs seemed like a great topic this time of year. And let's be real, we could all use more love in our lives anytime of year, whether it's coming from people or plant allies. Listen along as jim mcdonald dives into aphrodisiacs, a popular and often problematic term. Looking at lists of plants deemed "aphrodisiacs," we see everything from strong herbs (yohimbe) to culinary spices (ginger), from adaptogens (ashwangandha) to antispasmodics (kava). There are a lot of herbs that could be considered aphrodisiacs and as we'll learn, what works for one person may not work for someone else. jim talks about what indications make certain herbs appropriate for certain people and offers engaging ideas to ponder with your loved ones. jim mcdonald is a community herbalist, a manic wildcrafter, a medicine maker, and has been an ardent student of the most learned teachers of herbcraft… the plants themselves. Learn more about jim and his educational opportunities by visiting herbcraft.podia.com. This presentation was recorded live at the Free Herbalism Project in Eugene, OR on August 29, 2014. jim references 14-pages of notes from his lecture that are available on our website. Unfortunately, we don't have that document available anymore. Please reach out to jim and he'd be happy to connect! Spring 2022 Free Herbalism ProjectDate: Friday, March 11 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PST) Location: The Comfort of Your Home or Office (via Zoom) REGISTER HERE>> We will hear from Mimi Hernandez, Dr. Crystal Dawn Silas, with special guest emcee Jiling Lin and music from The Muddy Souls. And if you can't join us day-of, sign up anyway to get a video recording and promo code a few weeks after the event. Hope to see you there! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

We pulled this lecture from our Free Herbalism Project archive, just in time for Valentine's Day! Listen along as jim mcdonald dives into aphrodisiacs, a popular and often problematic term. jim leans into his broad and inclusive definition of an aphrodisiac as "something that encourages greater sensation and presence and enjoyment of sexuality." Looking at lists of plants deemed "aphrodisiacs," we see everything from strong herbs (yohimbe) to culinary spices (ginger), from adaptogens (ashwangandha) to antispasmodics (kava). There are a lot of herbs that could be considered aphrodisiacs and as we'll learn, what works for one person may not work for someone else. jim talks about what indications make certain herbs appropriate for certain people and offers engaging ideas to ponder with your loved ones. The one and only, jim mcdonald is a community herbalist, a manic wildcrafter, a medicine maker, and has been an ardent student of the most learned teachers of herbcraft… the plants themselves. We hope you enjoy this episode on Herbal Radio. Learn more about jim and his educational opportunities by visiting HerbCraft.org. This presentation was recorded live at the Free Herbalism Project in Eugene, OR on August 29, 2014. Interested in the tea that folks are enjoying during jim's lecture? It's Mountain Rose Herbs' Organic Love Tea! 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

Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz is an indigenous foods activist, medicine maker, natural foods chef, and curandera who reconnects people with their ancestral foods, earth medicines, and health practices. In her first book, "Earth Medicines: Ancestral Wisdom, Healing Recipes, and Wellness Rituals from a Curandera," she shares her expertise, time-honored natural remedies, and life-balancing regimens in a movement to reclaim the kitchen healer approach to health and wellness with Indigenous wisdom and whole food cooking. Jiling chats with Felicia about her book, and the gentle forces that powerfully shaped Felicia's life to create her kitchen curandera approach. Learn about her morning ritual, ancestor altars, Grandma Chiquita, her book-writing process, the Four Elements, being a "Forrest Gump curandera," opening to surprises along the journey, and the importance of embracing your whole self. Visit Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz at: KitchenCurandera.com Instagram @KitchenCurandera Find Felicia's book, "Earth Medicines" Visit Jiling Lin, LAc at: JilingLin.com Instagram @LinJiling Facebook @JilingLAc Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

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

Sue Sierralupe is the clinic manager and lead herbalist for Occupy Medical, a free integrated healthcare clinic in Eugene, Oregon where she treats community members and advocates for access to healthcare. Sue also co-authors an educational website on medicinal herbs and homesteading, The Practical Herbalist. In this episode re-released from a recording at the Free Herbalism Project in May 2014, Sue gives a brief history of the Occupy movement, the clinic itself, and the evolution of the herbal medicine movement in America. Learn how to set up your own clinic and which herbs to start with for successful patient care in this episode. CLICK HERE>> to learn more about Occupy Medical. Our next Free Herbalism Project will be held virtually on Friday, March 11, 2022. Sign up for the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter to be alerted when event registration opens.

In this week's episode, we hear from our dear friend Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, internationally recognized expert in the fields of dietary supplements, women's health, and natural medicine. As an author and herbal educator, she shares one of her favorite recipes—elderberry syrup, a great staple to use during the winter season to stay strong and health. There are many ways to support your immune system during sniffle season, but there's a reason that elderberry syrup is so commonly used. If you're looking to mix up a batch for your home apothecary, you'll love Dr. Tieraona Low Dog's pro tips for how to safely make and store this classic herbal remedy! CLICK HERE to watch Dr. Tieraona Low Dog preparing this Elderberry Syrup recipe. Read the blog and get the recipe to try making your own. Visit Dr. Tieraona Low Dog at: Tieraona Low Dog, M.D. Medicine Lodge Ranch Instagram @lowdogmd Facebook @lowdogmd 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

7Song is an herbalist, teacher and naturalist residing in Ithaca, NY. He is the director and main instructor at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine and is a founding member and clinical herbalist at the Ithaca Free Clinic. His passion for herbalism translates into free clinic work, first aid, wildcrafting, and botany. He also spends a lot of time photographing things that run, crawl, fly or photosynthesize, as seen on his gorgeous social media pages. In this episode of Tea Talks with Jiling on Herbal Radio, we discuss why herbal medicine is important in our contemporary world. 7song explores the role and function of a clinical herbalist in an integrated free clinic and some of the challenges therein. Between running the school and clinic, 7song continues to prioritize wildcrafting and botanical identification, and shares the importance of both. After 25 years of running the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine, we learn what's next for 7Song. Visit 7song at: 7song.com IthacaHealth.org Instagram @7songSevenSong Facebook @Sevensong.Sevensong Contact Jiling Lin, LAc at: JilingLin.com Instagram @LinJiling Facebook @JilingLAc Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

This episode of Herbal Radio comes from Mountain Rose Herbs' Free Herbalism Project recorded November 12, 2021 and presented as a webinar for thousands of herbalism enthusiasts. Join Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH (AHG), for an exploration of aromatic plants as useful tools for supporting our minds and bodies on our journeys to wellness. We will take a brief tour of the inner workings of our sense of smell, how aromas are perceived, and their influence on our memories and emotions. This will be followed by a discussion on how emotions such as grief and shame can have significant impacts on how our bodies function. We will also explore how we can use aroma from plants to create new emotions and memories through the power of the myths, metaphors, and stories they can carry to the psyche. Erika Galentin is a Clinical Herbalist and Aromatherapist, consulting from Sovereignty Herbs in Athens and Columbus, OH. She holds a degree in Herbal Medicine from the University of Wales and the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine and is a professional member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (UK) and the American Herbalists Guild (USA). With over 15 years of clinical practice, Erika seeks to encourage positive, learned relationships between plants and people as well as people and their bodies. CLICK HERE to watch the entire Online Free Herbalism Project 11.12.21 featuring Erika's presentation. You will also hear from four other herbalists and a musical performance that will get you on your feet! Visit Erika Galentin at: Sovereignty Herbs Instagram @sovereigntyherbs Facebook @sovereigntyherbs SAVE THE DATE Online Free Herbalism Project Friday, March 11, 2022 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PST) 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

Time to cozy up with a cup of tea and enjoy storytime with herbalist, Guido Masé. In this episode, "Herbal Folklore: Tales of the Forest Spirits of Italy," Guido shares five legends from the land of the Ladins, the native inhabitants of the Dolomite region of northern Italy. He's chosen stories of the Silvani: mythical, mischievous forest dwellers who are kind to us humans who always end up needing their assistance. We'll hear five short stories each about different herbs—linden, rue, juniper, nettle, and mugwort—and learn how the Silvani use herbs to help save humans' crops and rescue us from other troubles. Guido Masé RH (AHG) is a clinical herbalist, herbal educator, and garden steward specializing in holistic Western herbalism, although his approach is eclectic and draws upon many influences. Guido is an herbalist and principal scientist at Traditional Medicinals and Urban Moonshine. He teaches at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, and is the author of The Wild Medicine Solution: Healing with Aromatic, Bitter, and Tonic Plants and co-author of DIY Bitters: Reviving the Forgotten Flavor. CLICK HERE to watch Guido Masé sharing these stories by the hearth! 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

Diversity is resiliency. Plain and simple. In this episode of Herbal Radio, Bevin Clare and Leah Penniman explore food sovereignty and actionable steps anyone can take to create positive change in the world. Leah serves as Co-Director and Farm Manager of Soul Fire Farm, founded in 2010. She has over 20 years of experience as a soil steward and food sovereignty activist, having worked at the Food Project, Farm School, Many Hands Organic Farm, Youth Grow and with farmers internationally in Ghana, Haiti, and Mexico. She sees momentum around young people of color returning to the land, engaging in agriculture. That's one reason she's mentoring the next generation of activist farmers. Leah's book, Farming While Black, is a manual for African-heritage people to reclaim their rightful place in the food system. We encourage listeners to check out the resources linked below. Episode Resources: Soul Fire Farm's Take Action Guide The Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Loss Prevention Project Southeastern African American Farmers' Organic Network (SAAFON) Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust (NEFOC) Michelle Lee's book, Working The Roots Dr. Claudia Ford Ira Wallace Learn More about Bevin Clare, Herbalist and Nutritionist. 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

Guisepi Spadafora traveled the United States for more than a decade offering free tea to friends and strangers alike from Edna Lu the Free Tea Bus. Because sharing is the primary way that humans create, maintain, and deepen bonds, this project inspired people to cultivate community through The Gift. Guisepi and Jiling chat about the relationship-based economy, transitional ethics, traveling well, and how to create magic in an otherwise ordinary life. Guisepi offers easy and actionable ideas for bringing more traditional human economy into your life, and shares some of his heart-warming adventures with Edna Lu. Learn where Edna Lu lives now, and what's next for Guisepi! Visit Guisepi Spadafora at: FreeTeaParty.org Instagram @FreeTeaParty Facebook @EdnaLu To learn more about The Tea Bus Factory Service Manual, email [email protected]. Visit Herbrally for information about the upcoming Free Frugal Nutrition courses. Visit Jiling Lin, LAc at: JilingLin.com Instagram @LinJiling Facebook @JilingLAc

This week on Herbal Radio, we are rereleasing a 2-part episode from the first Free Herbalism Project back in 2013. We were blessed to have Rosemary Gladstar speak at our flagship event and lecture series in Eugene, Oregon. Rosemary shares inspirations for growing the health freedom movement, building community health resiliency, leading plant stewardship where we live, setting up free herbal clinics and bartering herbal services to expand access where it's needed. Enjoy Part 2 of Community Herbalism: Cultivating Connections with Rosemary Gladstar. Our next Free Herbalism Project will be held virtually in the Spring 2022. Learn more here: Free Herbalism Project. Episode Resources: Rosemary Gladstar's The Science & Art of Herbalism National Health Freedom Coalition United Plant Savers Rosemary Gladstar's books Rosemary Gladstar on Instagram Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

This week on Herbal Radio, we are rereleasing a 2-part episode from the first Free Herbalism Project back in 2013. We were blessed to have Rosemary Gladstar speak at our flagship event and lecture series in Eugene, Oregon. Rosemary shares inspirations for growing the health freedom movement, building community health resiliency, leading plant stewardship where we live, setting up free herbal clinics and bartering herbal services to expand access where it's needed. Enjoy Part 1 and stay tuned for Part 2, released later this week. Our next Free Herbalism Project will be held virtually in the Spring 2022. Learn more here: Free Herbalism Project. Episode Resources: Rosemary Gladstar's The Science & Art of Herbalism National Health Freedom Coalition United Plant Savers Rosemary Gladstar's books Rosemary on Instagram Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest 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

Humans have been sprouting seeds for thousands of years. Why? Because it's ridiculously easy! Sprouts have a higher number of nutrients within the first seven days of growth: almost 20 times more than the same plant when fully grown. Sprouts are nutritious, organic, and you can grow them right on your countertop. Just add a quick rinse of your sprouts to your morning routine and you will be rewarded with healthy, inexpensive, and delicious alfalfa sprouts in 5-7 days! Learn More! How to Grow Your Own Sprouts on the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Get your sprouting screen (also great for making herbal infusions) and organic alfalfa sprouting seeds Click Here to watch the YouTube video of Mason making this recipe. 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

Bevin sits down with Denise Cusack who wears many interesting hats–clinical herbalist and aromatherapist, nonprofit leader, homesteader, educator, wife, and mother of two unschooled teenagers. She sees her roles as interconnected, just like the natural systems in her garden. Denise discusses how she finds a balance between her volunteer position as Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders and the many things she does at Lunar Hollow Farm in Wisconsin. Bevin and Denise's conversation touches on health justice, access to affordable herbal medicine, ancestral knowledge, and juggling a diverse set of responsibilities at work and at home. Midway through the episode, Denise shares a hilariously lucky story of a fermented glass explosion in her kitchen. Learn what's next for Denise in her pursuit to foster community-based cultural exchanges for herbalists and growers. Learn More: Herbalists Without Borders Lunar Hollow Farm Learn More about Bevin Clare, Herbalist and Nutritionist. 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

Abbey Rodriguez and Jennifer Kurdyla are the co-authors of "Root and Nourish: An Herbal Cookbook for Women's Wellness," where they teach women how to incorporate plant medicine into everyday life through food and self-care, with over 100 whole-food, plant-based, gluten-free recipes drawn from western herbalism and Ayurveda, as well as mindfulness and holistic lifestyle practices. Enjoy this conversation on settling in, anchor points for pausing into reflection, and more actionable nutritional and lifestyle considerations for welcoming the holiday season with ease. We also explore mindful eating, herbs integrated with lunar rituals, and some of their favorite seasonal recipes. Abbey Rodriguez is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, herbalist, and food content creator. Over the last five years, she has been developing recipes for women and young families on her food and wellness blog, The Butter Half. She is deeply passionate about the power of plants and nutrition, and teaching others about holistic wellness. She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and three children. Visit her online at TheButterHalf.com and on Instagram: @thebutterhalf_ Jennifer Kurdyla is a wellness educator and writer. For over ten years she has maintained a plant-based lifestyle, during which time she has come to revere the power of whole, natural foods to nourish the mind and body by developing, and sharing, recipes in her tiny New York kitchen. She has over 500 hours of yoga teacher training and is currently studying to become an Ayurvedic Health Counselor at the Kripalu School of Ayurveda. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her online at JenniferKurdyla.com Visit Jennifer and Abbey at: RootandNourish.com JenniferKurdyla.com TheButterHalf.com Visit Jiling Lin, LAc at: JilingLin.com Instagram @LinJiling Facebook @JilingLAc 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

Our friends at The Holistic Herbalism Podcast recently interviewed Shawn Donnille, Mountain Rose Herbs' owner and CEO. Clinical herbalists, Katja Swift and Ryn Midura, host this informative and conversational podcast. They sat down with Shawn to talk about sustainability and adjusting pricing to reflect the true cost of herbs–especially those at-risk herbs like rhodiola, American ginseng and goldenseal. Their discussion focused on different sustainability efforts around sourcing high-quality, organic herbs, including how sometimes it's best to find herbal alternatives so that we're not overtaxing threatened plant populations. Make yourself a cup of tea, sit back, and enjoy! Read our blog on Pioneering Organic Rhodiola Cultivation in Alaska Learn more! Commonwealth Holistic Herbalism The Holistic Herbalism Podcast United Plant Savers CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

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

Mountain Rose Herbs sat down with Jeff Moyer, Chief Executive Officer at Rodale Institute, to discuss the link between soil health and human health. The Rodale Institute is widely acknowledged as a founder of the modern organic movement and has been a leader in regenerative organic agriculture for over 70 years. Today, Jeff walks us through what it takes to regenerate our organic soil, how consumers can support these agriculture systems, and ways to bring this food to the general public. About halfway through their conversation, Jeff has a practical challenge for everyone regardless of your budget and growing space. So, pour yourself a cup of tea, grab some veggie snacks, and enjoy Jeff's vast wealth of knowledge! Learn more about Rodale Institute on their website and blog! Click Here to watch Jeff's interview. 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

Herb-infused vinegar is a fragrant and versatile formula for a myriad of purposes. Learn how to make a lavender and rosemary infused vinegar to be used for cooking, cleaning, and body care. Quick and easy herbal vinegar might soon be your new favorite herbal preparation! Click Here to watch the video of Kami and see the full recipe. Learn more about Kami McBride at: Living Awareness: Herbal Remedies and Healthy Living Check out her book to discover fun new recipes: The Herbal Kitchen You may also want to explore this blog: How to Make Herbal Vinegar! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

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

We love good chocolate, but we don't always love the cost and we'd like to have a little more control about what goes into our chocolate bars. So, we're really excited about this easy, delicious, homemade chocolate bar recipe that has just a few pure ingredients! Join Mountain Rose Herbs' own chocolate-making enthusiast, Mason, as he shows us how to customize homemade chocolate with organic cacao, peanut butter, maca, and bee pollen—and all for less money than store-bought chocolate. Whether you're craving a basic chocolate bar, or you want to up the flavor profile, this is the recipe for your inner chocolate lover. View Mason's full chocolate bar recipe here: https://mrh.life/ChocolateRecipe Watch along with the YouTube video of Mason making this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4d5MVB4qm4 Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter: https://info.mountainroseherbs.com/ne... Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountainros... Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MountainRose... Follow on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mtnroseherbs Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtnRoseHerbs Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog: http://blog.mountainroseherbs.com Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mountainroseh... Visit us online: http://www.mountainroseherbs.com Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world.

Enjoy Lisa Ganora's conversational storytelling as she explores the connection between our ancient organoleptic skills as mammalian creatures, and modern research in phytochemistry. We touch on herbalists' roles as land stewards and water protectors during our climate change crisis. We laugh as Lisa demonstrates her scratch, snort, sniff, savor, and spit method of organoleptic connections. We discuss the simple yet important role that sitting with plants has, before reading plant textbooks. Lisa Ganora began studying traditional Western herbalism in the early '80s. After practicing as a Wise Woman tradition community herbalist for a decade, Lisa returned to UNCA and graduated summa cum laude with multiple awards in biology and chemistry. After graduation she focused on studying herbal constituents (pharmacognosy and phytochemistry). You might know Lisa Ganora as the author of Herbal Constituents, 2nd Ed., a popular textbook on herbal phytochemistry for natural health practitioners. Or, she might be a familiar name from herbal conferences, or as the 2012-2020 director of the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism. Learn about Lisa's new projects stewarding Elderberry's Farm, a Rocky Mountain Herbal Education Center in Paonia, CO. Lisa also teaches a comprehensive distance learning course on herbal constituents and formulates for the dietary supplements industry. Visit Lisa Ganora at: HerbalConstituents.com ElderberrysFarm.com Contact Jiling Lin, LAc at: JilingLin.com Instagram @LinJiling Facebook @JilingLAc

Linda Conroy dedicates her life to connecting with the green world. She is a practicing herbalist and avid forager, providing herbal education, workshops, apprenticeships, individual consultations, and small-batch herbal products. Linda asks, "What if nourishment works?" Introduced to herbalism by the vibrancy of living plants in the natural world, Linda now guides spontaneous learning experiences for apprentices, and curates collaborative leadership opportunities through Moonwise Herbs, The Midwest Women's Herbal Conference and Mycelium Mysteries Women's Mushroom Conference. We explore nourishing life, foraging, food as medicine, and some of Linda's favorite mushrooms for the kitchen and apothecary. Learn about the importance of dirt time, belly botany, critical thinking, observation, experience, welcoming plants as teachers, and the simple medicine of doing nothing and allowing yourself to be woven into the web of life. Visit Linda Conroy at: MoonWiseHerbs.com MidwestWomensHerbal.com Contact Jiling Lin, LAc at: JilingLin.com Instagram @LinJiling Facebook @JilingLAc Here's some of Linda's book recommendations: "Botany in a Day," by Thomas Elpel "Weeds Heal," by Isla Burgess "Start Mushrooming," by Stan Tekiela 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

Doctor Ingrid Bauer, MD bridges conventional and alternative medical paradigms to expand access to holistic healthcare. Learn about her journey from farmgirl to street medic, and onwards to co-founding Five Flavors Herbs, then becoming an internal medicine physician at a community healthcare clinic in rural northern California. Enjoy Ingrid's insights on when she prefers herbs to drugs, common red flags for herbalists, and the realities of weaving integrative medicine into a formal western medical setting. Ingrid Bauer, MD emphasizes affordable, effective, natural therapies with her patients. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Ingrid has been studying and practicing herbal medicine and nutrition for nearly 20 years. She enjoys teaching about herbal medicine for Western medical practitioners, and delights in sharing Western medical knowledge with the herbal community. Learn more about Ingrid Bauer, MD at: Five Flavors Herbs Paeonia Integrative Medicine Contact Jiling Lin, LAc at: JilingLin.com Instagram @LinJiling Facebook @JilingLAc Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

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

Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they again venture out to the lava beds in the middle elevation zones of the Western Cascades. This time you will learn about Ceanothus velutinus, commonly called Red Root or Sticky Laurel. Ceanothus is not only a delicious pleasure tea and fragrant leaf used in hydrosols, but it is also a crucial plant in our ecosystem. It has nitrogen-fixing roots that work to correct the nitrogen levels in our soils, especially in areas after a clear-cut or large wildfire. CLICK HERE to watch the original YouTube video>> 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

Enjoy a rich conversation on approaching western herbs from East Asian medicine perspectives, using botanical analogues in commerce as substitutes for popular at- risk wild plants, sustainable and accessible herbalism, and the adventurous twists and turns of a botanically- inspired life. Enjoy a special song at the end from the multi- talented Benjamin! Benjamin Zappin, LAc is a herbalist and Licensed Acupuncturist from California. He has been practicing an integration of Western and East Asian herbal medicine for over 25 years. Ben owns and operates Five Flavors Herbs, an herbal extract line, wholesaler and contract manufacturer, and herbal pharmacy, with his wife Ingrid Bauer, MD in Oakland & Nevada City. They also have a small farm, two great kids, and can be found cooking, farming, and playing music. Learn more: - Five Flavors Herbs - Integrated Medicine for the Underserved Contact Jiling Lin: JilingLin.com Instagram @LinJiling Facebook @JilingLAc Looking for an opportunity to receive exclusive Mountain Rose Herbs content, discounts, and event invites? Become a part of our text message community! To opt in, all you need to do is text "JOIN" to the number 541-240-8969. We'll then send you a link to submit your information, and that's it! As part of the community, you'll get just one text with exclusive opportunities every 7-14 days, and you can opt out at any time. To stop the text messages, just text "STOP" to the same phone number. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Today's episode is a recording of Althea Northage-Orr's keynote speech at the 2019 Great Lakes Herb Faire. This year, they are hosting a virtual conference with an amazing lineup of presenters! Be sure to check them out at GreatLakesHerbFaire.org. Great Lakes Herb Faire September 10 - 12, 2021 LEARN MORE KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION Althea will talk about the vital role that we all can play in bringing knowledge of plants back into the mainstream. From the basic home skills that our grandmothers and grandfathers possessed, to the clinical practitioner, we all have pieces to bring to the table. As cooks, gardeners, medicine makers, educators and healers, our spiritual connections to the plants can enrich the lives of everyone around us; and as health care becomes more expensive and less founded in the day to day skills that enhance and create wellness, Herbalism can reconnect and empower us. She will talk about the many ways we can all become "herbal messengers," bringing back health care to the home, office and institutions that make up our world. 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

In today's episode of Meet the Herbalist with Bevin Clare, we're joined by the one and only jim mcdonald. Let's listen in to find out what he's been up to lately, a little bit of his backstory, stories of being a teacher, his advice to aspiring herbalists and much more! This is such a fun episode, we hope you enjoy! In 1996, jim mcdonald's life changed when he drank tea from a wild plant he harvested from the land he lived upon. Since those first sips of strange tea, his life in the woods and meadows of southeast Michigan has been centered on the plants & ecosystems of that land, and how he might share their virtues to restore wellness with those around him. jim's approach to herbcraft blends traditional folk and indigenous influences with 19th century eclectic and physiomedical vitalism, which he conveys with story, experience, humour, common sense and lore to students, clients, random passersby, and readers of his website www.herbcraft.org. He's taught classes throughout north america and is currently alternately writing "Foundational Herbcraft" and the "A Great Lakes Herbal", in addition to articles for journals and other publications. jim is a community herbalist, a manic wildcrafter and medicine maker, and has been an ardent student of the most learned teachers of herbcraft… the plants themselves. Learn more about Bevin at BevinClare.com Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

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

Jiling discusses spices and health, accessibility in herbalism, and supporting the viability of herbalism as a career path with herbalist and world traveler Bevin Clare. Bevin is a professor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health and the program director of the MS in Clinical Herbal Medicine program. She holds a MSc in Infectious Disease and has studied herbal medicine around the world. Bevin is the author of Spice Apothecary, and the current President of the American Herbalists Guild. Find Bevin's musings at www.bevinclare.com and on Facebook and Instagram @spice.herb.wander Contact Jiling Lin: https://www.jilinglin.com/ Instagram http://instagram.com/linjiling Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JilingLAc/ Bevin's Homemade Fruit Compote with Warming Herbs and Spices https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-fruit-compote-with-herbs-and-spices ~Shop our vast selection of quality, organic culinary spices packaged in clear glass bottles with shaker tops and convenient pour and measuring spouts~ 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

Blending essential oils can seem like a challenging task until you learn the basics of top, middle, and bottom notes and how to harmoniously combine them. Heather Irvine, from Herbal Academy, walks us through easy ways to arrange scents and different ways to describe what you're smelling. Ready to create your own perfume? Blend along as Heather teaches us how to make her special Orange Blossom roll-on perfume with step-by-step directions. For this recipe, you'll need jojoba oil, sweet orange, palmarosa, and ylang ylang essential oils, and just a touch of vitamin E. To watch the original video for this lesson YouTube>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsrYey00QbU&t Find the recipe and accompanying blog here>> https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/how-to-make-natural-perfume-with-essential-oils VISIT THE HERBAL ACADEMY ONLINE>> www.theherbalacademy.com Looking for an opportunity to receive exclusive Mountain Rose Herbs content, discounts, and event invites? Become a part of our text message community! To opt in, all you need to do is text "JOIN" to the number 541-240-8969. We'll then send you a link to submit your information, and that's it! As part of the community, you'll get just one text with exclusive opportunities every 7-14 days, and you can opt out at any time. To stop the text messages, just text "STOP" to the same phone number. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

In today's episode of Meet the Herbalist with Bevin Clare, we get to hear from Lucretia VanDyke. With a journey that began as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents' farm, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. A holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic and reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, she has accumulated over 3,000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. Her work with herbs and sacred practices honors women's wholeness through grief work, sexual trauma, ancestor connection, womb healing, self-empowerment, food alchemy, and holistic skincare. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program. ~LEARN MORE ABOUT LUCRETIA~ ~LEARN MORE ABOUT BEVIN~ To get your FREE Mountain Rose Herbs Journal, visit MRH.Life/Journal Subscribe to the Herbal Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Today's episode is an excerpt from our spring online Free Herbalism Project hosted on April 8, 2021. ~CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL EVENT ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL~ Blend along with Christine as she makes a unique scent using the oils in our Classic Essential Oil Kit. Explore basic blending concepts, helpful tips, thoughts on aroma strength, and what to do with your newly made creation. To get your FREE Mountain Rose Herbs Journal, visit MRH.Life/Journal Thanks for listening! Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com 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 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world.

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

Today's episode is with Jiling Lin. She reads her article "Fruiting Beauty" from the inaugural Mountain Rose Herbs journal! It's a wonderful read, and makes for a great listen as well. To get your FREE Mountain Rose Herbs Journal, visit MRH.Life/Journal FOR MORE FROM JILING>> JilingLin.com Thanks for listening! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com