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Today we'll listen in on a class given by herbalist Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG) at the NOFA-NH 2020 Winter Conference. From lemon balm and ashwagandha to motherwort and passionflower, you'll learn about the herbs you can grow in your own backyard that help foster optimal health. **To download accompanying PDF, visit us at HerbRally.** For the first time ever, Maria is offering a livestream version of her Home Herbalist Series. The course includes 9 classes and begins early June. Also for the first time, there are two full and two half-priced need-based scholarships available. The deadline to apply is May 15. Learn more and apply here. Order signed copies of Body into Balance and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies at www.wintergreenbotanicals.com/book/ Special bonus goodies for Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies! $5 off if you buy two books with the promo code BOOKDEAL Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG), clinical herbalist, runs Wintergreen Botanicals, nestled in the pine forests of New Hampshire. Her business is devoted to education and empowerment via classes, health consultations, and writing with the foundational belief that good health grows in nature. She is the author of the award-winning, best-selling Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self Care and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies. Learn more about Maria and herbs at WintergreenBotanicals.com. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

In today's episode, listen as Chris Kitchen discusses utilizing herbs to support the immune system while travelling. You'll hear herbal advice for planning an upcoming trip, helpful tips for taking herbs and tinctures through airport security, and a tincture recipe for GI upset. You can find full details on making your own Steady Stomach Travel Tincture on Mountain Rose Herb Blog: Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling. Chris Kitchen has his own herbal consultation practice in Federal Way, WA, just outside Seattle. For more information, visit him at www.mandragoraherbal.com. For other ways to contact Chris: Email Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

Continuing our dive into mushrooms, today we revisit Herbalist Lindsay Kolasa as she goes in-depth on the reishi mushroom. To find more from Lindsay, visit her website: www.lindsaykolasa.com Want to learn more about mushrooms? The Herbal Academy is proud to introduce their latest course which all about fungi! In the Mushroom Course, you will learn: Folklore + Science Foraging + Identification Wellness + Use Be sure to check it out, and thank you for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

Want to learn more about mushrooms? The Herbal Academy has a brand new course that delves into the fascinating world of fungi! In the Mushroom Course, you will learn: Folklore + Science Foraging + Identification Wellness + Use Today in this replay, join the Herbal Academy's own Heather Irvine for a deep dive on lion's mane. Also, we'll get to hear a fun herbal song from Kyle with Tippecanoe Herbs as he sings about oh little lion's mane. Be sure to follow him on Instagram @tippecanoe_herbs Here's the lyrics to the song! Saw you lying in the arms of a hardwood my oh my got you on my brain. You're sure a prize, for the eyes Oh little lion's mane, Oh little lion's mane And you gotta lotta nerve coming here easing all my pain. You're still mending, all my loose endings Oh little lion's mane Oh little lion's mane Lion's mane, Lion's Mane I found but you're up there And I'm down here on the ground. Thanks to Heather and Kyle for always sharing their talents with us! And thanks to y'all for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

After years of leading groups and workshops in the wild, Sage Country Herbs is excited to announce our new online learning platform, going live April 16th 2020. Stream classes anywhere from your digital device. With access for life, you can build a health & wellness library that will serve you and your family. We have 3 full-length courses for you to enjoy: Understanding Blood Sugar Common Nutrient Deficiencies Eat Your Weeds Enjoy our free PDF on 5 household items that aid immunity and decrease infection, and to find free recipes and classes, visit us at sagecountryherbs.com. Join our Facebook Group, Sage Country Herbs Live & Online Learning, to enjoy live videos with Shana, special discounts and free gifts! We are calling everyone who wants to connect to the Earth and each other. Let us learn, live and grow together. Shana & Brandon Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

DID YOU KNOW THAT APRIL 17TH IS HERBALISTS DAY? Lately a few team members from the Herbal Academy, one of the leading global schools of herbalism, spoke on it. Today you'll hear from Marlene Adelmann, the founder of the Herbal Academy; Jane Metzger, the Education Director; and Heather Irvine, one of the Herbal Academy's educators, contributors, and events spokesperson. They discuss how they came to herbalism, recognizing herbalists, and the practice of herbalism in our daily lives. "Some of us, quite unknowingly, are practicing herbalism in our daily lives by making herbal teas and using tinctures or perhaps applying these time tested herbal preparations that were passed down to us by our parents or grandparents." — Marlene Adelmann Find out more about the many courses the Herbal Academy has offered at a graciously discounted rate (50% off) through this coming Sunday April 19th as an act of good faith: Herbal Academy courses Find a number of professionally designed HERBALIST DAY GREETING CARDS that you can download and print or send to your herbalist friends virtually, all for free: Botanical thank you cards Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

In today's episode we'll hear a chat between herbalists and authors Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han. Rosalee and Emily have spent the past couple of years collaborating to write the book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. And that's what we'll get to hear about in this episode! You'll learn about the origins of the book, the writing process and so on. They also cover a few of the featured plants from the book such as chickweed, violet, elder, and more. Emily and Rosalee also teach us about harvesting techniques and even give us some recipes. To celebrate the release of their book, they're offering a few awesome bonuses to go along it! BONUSES Four part docuseries with 12 herbalists including Rosemary Gladstar, Dina Falconi, Dr. Rocio Alarcón, Guido Masé, 7Song and Tiffany Robbins Wild herb and recipe labels The Wild Spring Feast - 60 minute video lesson And one lucky person will win the THE WILDCRAFTING TOOLS GIFT BASKET! This custom basket was personally designed by Rosalee & Emily and includes… Fiskars pruning shears Sickle Hori hori Botany loupe Cotton harvesting bags Botanical Drawing: A Beginner's Guide by Wendy Hollander A one-year membership to United Plant Savers CLICK HERE to learn more about the book and the bonuses! Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

In today's episode, Suzanne Tabert from the Cedar Mountain Herb School goes in depth on one of the northwest's most ubiquitous trees, the Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)! She covers harvesting, preparations, parts used, and there's even some story-telling. Enjoy! A message from Suzanne: When I started teaching herbal workshops and programs more than 30 years ago, I was simply overwhelmed. I was incredibly excited, of course, but I had so many questions. Am I doing this right? Am I really ready to be teaching others? How do I make sure I'm making a positive impact on my students? There wasn't anyone near to mentor me. I was on my own. In my decades in this industry, I've amassed a huge amount of knowledge not only about herbalism, but about teaching, building a business, bringing in students who are as passionate about plants as I am, and so much more. I taught myself how to teach, and lots of mistakes were made. Through all the trial-and-error, I came out on the other side an excellent herbalist, teacher, and business owner. However, I always wished I had had someone to show me the way. Now that I've made it to where I am today, I have made it my mission to help others with their own journeys. I, like many of you, have found my calling in spreading my passion for plants and herbs to others! And I am ready to help you do the same. If you feel the pull to craft your own herbal workshops and programs and build a successful herb school, this is your time to do it! I have put together the be-all-end-all of training programs this year to take you every step of the way through that process. So, what are you waiting for? Program size is very limited. Registering through HerbRally gets you a $200 discount! How cool is that?! Use the coupon code HRANDCMHS after application approval for your discount and get ready to realize your dreams! APPLY NOW Suzanne Tabert is a bio-regional herbalist, wildcrafter, founder and director of herbal education at the Cedar Mountain Herb School, teaching from a lifetime of personal and academic studies of plants and their environments. She is a member of the American Herbalists Guild, the American Herb Association, and is practicum supervisor and adjunct faculty at Bastyr University. She has been teaching herbal medicine for 30 years, with plans to continue throughout her lifetime. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

Hi Herbalists! Feeling restless? We heard that school teachers are reading books aloud online to their students at home while we wait out the flu pandemic. Maybe the grown people could use this kind of diversion, too. We're calling this an "Herbal Story Moment". Heather ran across this excerpt from the "The Perfume Vendor" in a Jeanne Rose book. The perfume vendor was actually written by a fourteen year old author in 1935, and this is just one little slice. We think you'll recognize some of the plants, and maybe even relate to the perfume vendor, Ben Neroli. If you'd like to participate in an Herbal Story Moment by reading an excerpt from one of your books or blogs posts, feel free to reach out! LINKS The Aromatherapy Book by Jeanne Rose Jeanne Rose Online The Perfume Vendor by Gloria Rawlinson Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

Today we'll hear from herbalist Dana Aronson as she discusses ways to use a compassionate lens when working with people who use substances. She also chats about her experience helping open a wound clinic in west Oakland, the herbs they use and so much more. "Addiction is not a choice anybody makes, it is a response to emotional pain." - Gabor Maté A huge thanks to Dana for taking the time to record this and share all of her wisdom with us! Trained as a clinical herbalist, Dana Aronson takes joy in community based, hands on learning. She focuses her studies on bio-regional plants from the Pacific Northwest and intertwines them into her small practice based in Southern Oregon. After finishing a 3-year clinical herbalism program at Ohlone Herbal Center in Berkeley, California, she found her curiosity leading her to traveling herbal pop up clinics. These pop up clinics provide herbal first aid and wellness to a wide range of areas from gatherings to places that have been hit with natural devastation. She teaches in the classroom, through community herb walks, and cultivates her product line, Wild Kin Botanicals. She would like to thank some of her mentors for guidance along the way - Pam Fischer, Dixie Pauline, Greta de la Montagne, Will Morris, Lisa SF, Tanya Stiller, and Francisca Santibanez. For more information on Dana, visit: www.wildkinbotanicals.com Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

Today's episode is with herbalist Heather Irvine. Listen in as she goes in depth on the nutritive, ubiquitous oat. LINKS Adaptogen class Dandelion hoodie Breitenbush Herbal Conference Sprout screen from Mountain Rose Herbs Mountain Rose Herbs Blog - How to Make Nourishing Herbal Infusions HerbRally Store About Heather A former foraging frolicker, who aims at answering some of often asked but tougher questions in herbalism, such as, how herbs work and what are the real versus theoretical safety issues. Heather was not long ago collecting and growing hundreds of medicinal plant species for her small herbal product line: Giving Tree Botanicals. www.GivingTreeBotanicals.com. Now in the heart of Boston, she is offering herbal health consultations, classes and informal one on one herbal mentorship for interested persons who have immersed themselves in one or more aspects of herbalism or related topics and want to continue with guidance, regular one on one instruction and encouragement, with the possibility of attending occasional community-building events with other students. Fits your schedule and starts where you are! She also teaches Actions and Chemistry for the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, www.VTHerbCenter.org and teaches two for-credit herbal courses, for Johnson State College/Northern Vermont University. She gets a great thrill out of presenting at and simply attending herbal events, from Herbstalk, a bustling educational and community gathering in the Boston area to the annual American Herbalists Guild Symposium and anything in between. She has also begun offering seminars for health professionals, the first of which is called "Supplement Straight Talk" about practical aspects of popular herbs & supplements, and talking to patients about herbs. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

In this podcast episode Sam Coffman RH (AHG) and Kyla Helm, MD. discuss the integration of Functional Medicine and Clinical Herbalism. They talk about systems biology, learning through case studies, and how the two worlds of functional medicine and botanical medicine overlap. You'll also hear about their course - Botanical Functional Medicine. Learn more about The Human Path: https://thehumanpath.net/ Check out the Botanical Functional Medicine Course: https://herbalmedics.academy/course/botanical-functional-medicine/ Read Sam and Kyla's full bios here: https://www.herbrally.com/podcast/episodes/154 Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast! www.herbrally.com

In this episode you'll hear from cultural worker Blanca S. Villalobos on the importance of reclaiming the dream realm and supportive plant allies. Blanca identifies as a queer proud daughter of immigrants with roots in the Sierra Madre Occidental of México. Her work as an interdisciplinary artist braids themes such as identity, folklore and healing modalities. As an artist, she has been awarded residencies with Caldera Arts, Signal Fire, The Living School of Art and Residency in the Garden. Her integration of community organizing & art making has been supported through grants and fellowships by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Calligram Foundation and Epicenter. While living on Multnomah territory Blanca taught bilingual anti-oppression curriculum to Latinx youth and their families in order to prevent gender-based violence, organized transit justice efforts with an environmental organization and founded a queer Latinx collective dedicated to community healing through arts and activism. She has been facilitating dream classes and workshops to all ages in homes, art galleries, community centers and conferences since 2016 and couldn't be happier. She has been an avid dreamer since she can remember and was called to share this work now as an adult. After an almost 8 year cycle in the Pacific Northwest, Blanca returned to Southern California in early 2018 to give back to the land and people that raised her. She is now based in the high desert of Morongo Valley, CA on the traditional lands of the Serrano people. She is an artist, educator & cultural worker. In addition, Blanca volunteers as a backcountry guide for Signal Fire and is a recent council member for the Joshua Tree National Park Association. In her free time she enjoys making ceviche for loved ones and hiking with her pup. You can learn more about her community work & practice at www.blancasvillalobos.com and IG at @blanca.s.villalobos Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast! www.herbrally.com

In this episode of the HerbRally Podcast, you'll hear from herbalist Jade Alicandro Mace of Milk and Honey Herbs. She talks about the huge benefit to adding herbs to your bone broth, why you'd want certain herbs in your broth, and more! Jade Alicandro Mace weaves a love of bioregionally abundant herbs and kitchen medicine into her work as a community and clinical herbalist. Through her Patreon community she offers monthly online classes and plant study groups, and she teaches an online kitchen herbalism course each winter as well. She makes her home in the rolling hills of western Massachusetts, in unceded Nipmuk territory. Learn more about her work at www.milkandhoneyherbs.com or find her on facebook or instagram at @milkandhoneyherbs. Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast! www.herbrally.com

Start 2020 off with some sweet herbal education! The Science & Art of Herbalism course with Rosemary Gladstar is ON SALE this week so we thought we'd run a replay of this awesome episode with Rosemary and Helen! Enjoy. Rosemary Gladstar shares her insights with Helen Ward, Educational Director, from Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center about how she started working with the plants and what inspired her to write The Science & Art of Herbalism Online and Home Study Course. Check out the course: https://scienceandartofherbalism.com/?saaoh=9 Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast! www.herbrally.com

In this episode of the HerbRally Podcast you'll hear from community herbalist and urban farmer Brandon Ruiz. He tells us all about his work with the Charlotte Herbal Accessibility Project that he created in 2018. This project aims to educate communities in Charlotte, NC about the benefits, practical uses, and history of herbal medicine. Enjoy! Learn more about the project: www.cltherbalaccessibilityproject.org/ Brandon will be teaching at the 2020 Breitenbush Herbal Conference in Detroit, Oregon! Registration opens soon, so stay tuned: https://www.herbalconference.net/ Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast! www.herbrally.com

In this episode Selena Rowan shares a speech she gave to the 2nd Annual Mendocino County Herb Guild Harvest Dinner. In this talk she intimately describes how the practice of herbal medicine can guide rural communities on a collaborative path toward cultivating community resilience, especially in the face of natural disasters such as the massive and destructive fires that have repeatedly swept Mendocino County in recent years. This speech supported fundraising for the creation of a mobile apothecary, which will help the guild achieve their goal of increasing access to herbal medicine in the county. Learn more about the Mendocino County Herb Guild at www.mendocinoherbguild.com and on their facebook page. More information about Selena's work can be found at www.ninesistersbotanicals.com or by following her on facebook or @ninewyrdsisters on Instagram. Introductory poem and excerpt from Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown – learn more at www.adriennemareebrown.net. Beautiful background music is "Lunassa" by Aislinn. Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast! www.herbrally.com

This podcast is the 4th of weekly podcasts recorded by herbalist Todd Caldecott. In this episode he talks about herbal and health news, thyme, and chronic Non-Bacterial Prostatitis. View the video version of this podcast here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6348445/video/368832284 Todd Caldecott is a medical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, in practice since 1995. He is the Executive Director of the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine, and author/editor of three books including Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life, Food as Medicine, and Ayurveda In Nepal. Thanks for listening to the HerbRally podcast! www.herbrally.com

This talk was presented at the Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium in June of 2018. Mary Bove emphasizes the many uses of the mint family in increasing cognition and mental alertness, aiding sleep, quelling anxiety, managing thyroid conditions and much more. She talks about her favorite recipes and the modern research that reinforces centuries-old traditional uses. Medicinal applications of rosemary, lemon balm, spearmint, holy basil, lavender, oregano and thyme from Mary's own clinical experience are all included. Mary Bove will again be speaking at Medicines from the Earth May 29 - June 1, 2020 in Black Mountain, North Carolina. See the program here. Other recordings of Mary are available on the website: www.botanical-medicine.org/ Thanks for listening to the HerbRally podcast! www.herbrally.com

This podcast is the 3rd of weekly podcasts recorded by herbalist Todd Caldecott. In this episode he talks about herbal and health news, Henbane, and Cold/Flu Season. View the video version of this podcast here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6348445/video/367272781 Todd Caldecott is a medical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, in practice since 1995. He is the Executive Director of the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine, and author/editor of three books including Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life, Food as Medicine, and Ayurveda In Nepal. Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast! www.herbrally.com

This podcast is the 2nd of weekly podcasts recorded by herbalist Todd Caldecott. In this episode he talks about herbal and health news, Ayurveda in Nepal, Echinacea, and Parkinson's Disease. View the video version of this podcast here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6348445/video/365656270 Todd Caldecott is a medical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, in practice since 1995. He is the Executive Director of the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine, and author/editor of three books including Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life, Food as Medicine, and Ayurveda In Nepal. Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast! www.herbrally.com

In this episode you'll hear herbalist Nicole Telkes talk at the 2019 Free Herbalism Project in Eugene, OR in October. Commonly used during the winter months, fire cider is a beloved traditional herbal remedy that has become the center of a legal controversy. Learn the recipe with common variations, and hear how you can make your very own batch at home. Nicole also touches on protecting traditional herbal remedies and traditions (not trademarks) in the future. Nicole's webiste: http://nicoletelkes.com/ Fire Cider Recipe Book: https://amzn.to/33J7e0W Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast www.herbrally.com

We have the pleasure of sharing this awesome talk recorded at the 2019 Traditional Roots Herbal Conference. Dr. Gary Ferguson wrapped up the event with a stirring talk about the tangible ways that culture supports healing. Enjoy! Learn more about the Traditional Roots Herbal Conference here: https://traditionalroots.org/ Gary Ferguson ND is a licensed naturopathic doctor living in Anchorage, Alaska and a 2001 graduate of NUNM. Dr. Ferguson has worked across Alaska to address the social, economic, cultural and environmental factors that contribute to the health and well-being of Alaskans. He is a facilitator, motivational speaker, health coach and technical consultant to communities around how to more deeply address contributing factors to health and well-being. He is Aleut/Unangan, originally from the Shumagin Islands community of Sand Point, Alaska. Dr. Ferguson's past positions include providing clinical services to his home region at Eastern Aleutian Tribes, serving at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium as Senior Director of Community Health Services, and CEO at the Rural Alaska Community Action Program. Ferguson has had the honor of working alongside tribal doctors in Alaska and has a passion for culturally connected approaches to health that include indigenous ways of healing. He is the co-producer of the award-winning Store Outside Your Door/Alaskan Plants as Food & Medicine initiative. Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast! www.herbrally.com

In today's episode you'll hear from herbalist Dana Aronson as she shares her Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinale) Monograph. "Rosemary is the smell of déjà vu and the after-breath of nostalgia. Her gift is the faint scent that teases and vanishes, leaving you longing for something you can't quite name, and with memories that crest and crash, pulling you gasping into their undertow" -Maia Toll Read the monograph here: https://www.herbrally.com/monographs/rosemary For more information about Dana Aronson: https://www.wildkinbotanicals.com/ Thanks for listening to the HerbRally podcast! www.herbrally.com

Understanding Nutrition is difficult and we are flooded with contradiction in marketing. Nutrition is not about buying products. You can spend a lot of money on nutrient-dense products and not be absorbing those nutrients. Foundational Nutrition is understanding how your body works with the macro and micronutrients needed for you to thrive. Shana Grover has been teaching nutrition for over 15 years and has received great feedback on how basic changes in perspective and understanding can create long term change in the quality of life. Join Sage Country Herbs for this fascinating and entertaining class! Learn more about the class here: https://www.sagecountryherbs.com/events/event/foundational-nutrition/ Thanks for listening to the HerbRally podcast! www.herbrally.com

This podcast is the first of weekly podcasts being recorded by herbalist Todd Caldecott. In this episode he talks about life updates, herbal and health news, nettles, and GERD (acid reflux). View the video version of this podcast here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6348445 Todd Caldecott is a medical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, in practice since 1995. He is the Executive Director of the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine, and author/editor of three books including Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life, Food as Medicine, and Ayurveda In Nepal. Thanks for listening to the HerbRally podcast! www.herbrally.com

In these busy, complex times, stress is inevitable. Lucky for us, the natural world is filled with herbal allies and age-old remedies just waiting to help you relax, restore, and revitalize! Herbalist and wise woman Jessica LaBrie recently held a workshop on herbal stress relief at the Portsmouth Public Library in New Hampshire, and she welcomed us to share the recording with our HerbRally listeners. Enjoy! Jessica LaBrie is an integrative herbalist, educator and Wise Woman, supporting her community to bring modern lives back into balance: emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Her apothecary, gardens, and woodland trails are a place of healing, prayer, and joyful reconnection with the harmony and abundance of Nature. She is the owner of Blackbird's Daughter Botanicals and co-owner of Mama's Kiss Cannabis. www.blackbirdsdaughter.com Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast! www.herbrally.com

Listen in as herbalist and author Rosalee de la Forêt talks all about the hops (Humulus lupulus)! Before trendy bars started highlighting their hoppy brews, the hop plant was used as a traditional herbal medicine. With their aromatic and pungent scent, hops strobiles have been prized for their ability to help people relax. This use dates back thousands of years, at least since the ninth century. Check out Rosalee's monograph: https://www.herbrally.com/monographs/hops This episode is brought to you by LearningHerbs Taste of Herbs program. This program is only open for enrollment once per year! Learn more, enrollment closes soon: http://bit.ly/HRTasteofHerbs Thanks for listening to the HerbRally podcast! www.herbrally.com

Have you ever stared at a list of herbs, wondering which was the right one to use? Or wished you could choose herbal remedies with confidence? In today's episode we wanted to give you a brief intro to this awesome free tool… the Taste of Herbs Flavor Wheel! Rosalee and John from LearningHerbs are currently offering the their Flavor Wheel Download plus 3 educational videos for FREE! This nifty tool makes it easy to figure out which herb is best for your needs. Get yours before the offer ends! http://bit.ly/HRFlavorWheel Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

In today's podcast, you'll listen in on Lisa Ganora (Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism) and Sam Coffman (The Human Path & Herbal Medics Academy) discussing plant chemistry, cannabis, vitalism, reductionism, medicine making, pathophysiology and herbalism. Enjoy! https://thehumanpath.net/ https://clinicalherbalism.com/ Thanks for listing to the HerbRally podcast! www.herbrally.com

In today's episode you'll hear from herbalist Maria Christodoulou on the everlasting Traditions of Herbal Medicine in Ancient Greece. Maria is the owner of Bliss Without Bother based in Brooklyn, NY. Bliss Without Bother offers specialized retreat and event planning with competitive rates based on number of participants and requested services. Check 'em out at blisswithoutbother.com. HerbRally Follow us on social media @herbrally! www.herbrally.com/

In today's episode herbalist Heather Irvine gives us an excellent intro to hibiscus. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned herbalist, you're sure to have some takeaways, enjoy! "There are many sacred, sexy, and fun uses for hibiscus, not even necessarily to be used at the same time." - Heather Irvine About HeatherA former foraging frolicker, who aims at answering some of often asked but tougher questions in herbalism, such as, how herbs work and what are the real versus theoretical safety issues. Heather was not long ago collecting and growing hundreds of medicinal plant species for her small herbal product line: Giving Tree Botanicals. www.GivingTreeBotanicals.com. Now in the heart of Boston, she is offering herbal health consultations, classes and informal one on one herbal mentorship for interested persons who have immersed themselves in one or more aspects of herbalism or related topics and want to continue with guidance, regular one on one instruction and encouragement, with the possibility of attending occasional community-building events with other students. Fits your schedule and starts where you are! She also teaches Actions and Chemistry for the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, www.VTHerbCenter.org and teaches two for-credit herbal courses, for Johnson State College/Northern Vermont University. She gets a great thrill out of presenting at and simply attending herbal events, from Herbstalk, a bustling educational and community gathering in the Boston area to the annual American Herbalists Guild Symposium and anything in between. She has also begun offering seminars for health professionals, the first of which is called "Supplement Straight Talk" about practical aspects of popular herbs & supplements, and talking to patients about herbs. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

On today's episode, we'll hear from Corinna Wood, the director of the Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference! Southeast Wise Woman Herbal Conference October 11 - 13, 2019 Hendersonville, NC LEARN MORE Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

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

Today's episode is a replay from a year ago with herbalist Kami McBride! You'll notice some dates in the intro are mentioned for her online course, those are incorrect. Her Handcrafted Herbal Healing Oils course closes tonight at midnight! In this episode, Kami to teaches us all about self care through oil therapy, as well as creating your home sanctuary, setting up nourishing routines, and so much more. This content goes nicely with Kami's course: Handcrafted Healing Herbal Oils. There's a couple of free videos, including how to make lavender oil and calendula oil. The videos are packed with useful information! Handcrafted Healing Herbal Oils is only available tonight at midnight! So if you're listening to this in the future, apologies, but Kami does open up registration annually. A huge thanks to Kami for sharing this class with us, and thanks to y'all for listening! RESOURCES Handcrafted Healing Herbal Oils Free herbal oil videos Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

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

On today's episode we'll hear HerbRally founder and Breitenbush Herbal Conference co-organizer Mason Hutchison chat about the upcoming event! Breitenbush Herbal Conference September 5 - 8, 2019 Detroit, OR The Breitenbush Herbal Conference is an annual gathering at Breitenbush Hot Springs in Detroit, Oregon. This gathering is for herbalists and healers of all kinds. People come from all corners to celebrate and learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in our herbal community. The healing waters and ancient forests of Breitenbush provide an unforgettable setting for this gathering. Workshops, demonstrations, and herb walks appeal to all levels of students. Fine handmade goods and books are available in the Herbal Marketplace. Much joy and laughter is to be shared during the Talent Show and Raffle. One can also take a hike along one of the forest trails, a meditative walk through the large labyrinth, start the morning with an energizing yoga practice or receive a healing massage after a day of soaking in the sacred springs. The Breitenbush Herbal Conference is so much more than just a "conference". It's a personal healing retreat for your body and mind. LEARN MORE Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbalconference.net Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

This week on the HerbRally podcast, Katja and Ryn talk about one of their Clinical Herbalist students and a case with autoimmune nephritis and hypothyroid. This case is particularly interesting because the herbal interventions were alongside conventional medical treatments, and there was plenty of lab testing to confirm the results they were getting. It's so exciting when you hear a doctor say "These test results are amazing. Tell me again what your herbal protocol was?". This is just one example of how we work as professional herbalists. There are a lot of ways to make herbalism a career, and we can help you make it happen! The Clinical Herbalist online video course will give you the skills you need to take your practice of herbalism to the professional level. And when you've finished with that, they've even got mentorships that will help you with all the business aspects of getting started, as well as clinical mentorship to go through every single case with you as you're starting out on your own - it's so much easier when you've got support to rely on! They will even help you through the AHG professional membership process - they're with you every step of the way. All of their programs are taught with self-paced videos, and you can log in twice weekly to our live Q&A sessions to ask your questions live and in person if you like! There are integrated discussion threads right in every video so you can ask your questions right when you think of them, too! There are quizzes, printable quick guides, lots of scientific research and case studies, and more. Plus, you get lifetime access - you can watch the videos a million times if you want to! Katja and Ryn have been teaching this clinical program here in Boston for the past 10 years, and it launches online on November 4th. You really can build an herbal career for yourself. It's not just a dream: you can make it real in your life, and Katja and Ryn can help! LEARN MORE Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

In this week's episode with Commonwealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, Katja and Ryn talk about one of their Community Herbalist students who helped her elderly neighbor with her arthritis pain and also in dealing with insomnia. We shared her thought process as she selected the herbs she wanted to formulate, as well as the work she did to narrow down the problem of insomnia so that she could choose herbs that would really help. This case study emphasizes the ways that we can strengthen community with our herbal skills. And whether you choose to volunteer your skills for your neighbors or are looking to start a career in supporting your community professionally, the bottom line is that we need one another. When we care for one another, when we build relationships, everyone is stronger. Katja and Ryn are so excited about the community of learners that is growing around these video courses. Not only are all the courses taught in a self-paced video format, but they also have twice-weekly live sessions that you can log in to, so even though you are going at your own pace, you're never alone! You can chat with the whole community - and the teachers! - directly in the discussion thread that's a part of each video, too. This way, you're being supported by a vibrant community of people learning right along with you while you are supporting others in your local community with the skills you are learning! Peggy says: "I really, truly, madly love you guys and the community you have built with the plants and with us students. Not only that, but this all comes at the perfect time: it's been pulling me up through some darkness and has been a lifesaver. I love having something positive to focus on and I feel like the more I get herbs into my life, the more the awfulness I've been dealing with in my life is falling away." Visit CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism online to learn more and browse their variety of courses. MORE FROM THE COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR HOLISTIC HERBALISM https://online.commonwealthherbs.com/?ref=0d111b HerbRally www.herbrally.com

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

In this week's episode with Commonwealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, Katja and Ryn talk about one of their Family Herbalist students who has made a huge difference in her son's eczema. They share all the things she experimented with, and what worked best for her son. If you've been looking for an herbal program but haven't been sure what would work best for you, check out their Family Herbalist program! It's taught with video instruction, so you can really see what they are talking about - one of their students said it's like herbal Netflix! You'll learn 89 of the most important herbs in Western Herbalism (and they keep adding more - when they do, you get them for free!). You'll learn exactly when to choose each one, and the best ways to prepare it. You'll also learn more than 45 ways to prepare herbs - tinctures, decoctions, elixirs, salves, and lots more! It's all easy to follow in close-up, step-by-step videos. The program is self-paced, and you get tons of support: when you have questions, you can ask them in the integrated discussion threads next to each video - or just ask Katja and Ryn in person! They have live Q&A web conferences twice a week, which is a great way to get to know all the other students who are on this path with you. There are audio versions of all the video files, so that you can review the material while you are on the go. There are printable quick-guides too, in case you like to follow along with notes. And you get lifetime access - you can watch the videos a million times if you want to! Anytime we add new content, it is added to your account for free, and you even get a discount on your herbs at Mountain Rose Herbs while you're taking the course. Katja and Ryn are offering a special 15% discount code for listeners of the HerbRally Podcast: FAMILYRALLY Use this code when you sign up for the Family Herbalist program and get 15% off the price, and whether you pay in full or make monthly payments - you still get the discount! Find all the details here: https://online.commonwealthherbs.com/bundles/family-herbalist?ref=0d111b Coupon code valid until December 31, 2019 Visit CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism online to learn more and browse their variety of courses. MORE FROM THE COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR HOLISTIC HERBALISM https://online.commonwealthherbs.com/?ref=0d111b

We're celebrating the 2 year anniversary of the HerbRally podcast by sharing our very first podcast episode, recorded by Katja Swift and Ryn Midura of the Commonwealth Center for Holistic Herbalism. In this episode they discuss the free clinic they started in Boston, MA. They go over the finer details of creating a clinic, along with some of the challenges (i.e. burnout, funding, etc.). Thanks to Katja and Ryn for taking the time to share their expertise! Visit CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism online to learn more and browse their variety of courses. They've got a complete herbal curriculum from beginner to professional available online. Their programs are self-paced with video instruction, and you can also log in to live Q&A web conferences every week. So you can learn at your own pace, but you can check in and ask your questions live when you want to! Plus, you can talk to them anytime in the integrated discussion threads that are a part of each video lesson. Why not check it out with a FREE course? Try our mini-course called All About Nettles and get it completely free with coupon code: NettleRally Nettles may be one of the most important herbs of our time, and now you can learn all about them for free! Just click here to get it. Coupon code valid until December 31, 2019 MORE FROM THE COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR HOLISTIC HERBALISM Website Instagram Facebook Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

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

We have the honor of sharing an episode courtesy of Roger from The Kitchen Counter Podcast. In this podcast he talks about his 7 tips for using herbs and spices in the kitchen. Using herbs and spices can be intimidating for new or inexperienced home cooks. Very few other ingredient types seem to have their kitchen confidence-crashing power. While there is no single wrong or right way to use herbs and spices, there are a few rules of thumb that Roger likes to follow. In this podcast, he shares with you seven tips for using herbs and spices. Enjoy! Read the blog here. The book he recommends is The Spice and Herb Bible. Follow The Kitchen Counter Podcast for more inspiring culinary content. Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram www.kitchencounterpodcast.com/ Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

In today's episode we'll hear from herbalist Erika Galentin as she gives us a rundown on the classes she'll be teaching at the upcoming Breitenbush Herbal Conference. More from Erika: Website Facebook Instagram Aromatic Distillation: A Ritual Journey of Self-Reflection (Intensive) Aromatic distillation is alchemical in nature; it is a process that relies on the four elements of earth, air, fire, & water in the transmutation and capture of aromatic molecules from plants into hydrosols and essential oils. The Alchemists of old believed their work to be spiritual in nature. Modern alchemical scholars have interpreted this work metaphorically; Alchemy can be considered a collection of psychic processes shared within the totality of human experiences, or what Carl Jung termed the 'collective unconscious'. In this interpretation, the 'lead into gold' of the Alchemists becomes an inspirational allegory of the work required for the refinement of Self and emanation of the Soul. The process of Aromatic Distillation is most certainly a spiritual one, involving both ceremony and celebration. It is an attempt to foster a deeper relationship with the plant kingdom, a relationship full of metaphor, story, and personal myth, while simultaneously developing deeper relationships with ourselves and our unconscious. In this regard, each distillation provides a platform for self-discovery and exploration of the natural world. In this intensive workshop you will learn about the anatomy and physiology of aromatic distillation and participate in the process as a ritual journey of self-reflection. Participants are encouraged to bring with them stones, crystals, or personal symbols / items to contribute to the process and support each participant's unique inner journey. Participants are also encouraged to bring a journal for self-reflection while the distillation is taking place. (Depending on #: Participants will be able to take a sample of the hydrosol home). Shame, Inflammation, and our Herbal Allies: Unlocking the Inner Pillory Join Clinical Herbalist, Erika Galentin, of Sovereignty Herbs on an exploration of the physiology of shame, what is known about its proinflammatory influence over physical wellbeing, and herbs and aromatics that may support navigating shame and its often treacherous terrain. Topics to be covered include: - Framing the emotions and experiences of shame within the context of one's perceptions of physical health & wellbeing. - Exploring what is known about the physiology of shame and its proinflammatory influence over the human body. - A discussion on the relationship between inflammation & common health problems. ​​​​​​​- Herbs and aromatics that may support the physical body, psyche, and spiritual needs of those who are navigating shame and its often treacherous terrain. Demystifying Herb-Drug Interactions Many people get very frightened when they think about herbs and drugs interacting with each other. Some even may feel defensive about the idea that pharmaceutical medicine so easily puts herbs in the hot seat. In this class you will be introduced to the means by which herbs and drugs may interact with each other, for better or for worse. We will also be learning skills for easier interpretation of the scientific research investigating these interactions in order to discern their clinical relevance. What you will learn: - Introduction to pharmacological terms - Pharmacokinetic & pharmacodynamic mechanisms - Which herbs & drugs present the highest risk - Other client-centered risk factors - How to avoid herb-drug interactions ​​​​​​​- Skills to evaluate herb-drug interaction research - How to discern clinical relevance Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

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

Today's episode is with bio-regional herbalist, forager and author John Slattery. This recording joins the 2016 Sonoran Herbalist Apprenticeship Program's Plant Energetics module mid-session (amidst a tasting of Artemisia carruthii) where a discussion of liver energetics is happening just before transitioning into a brief discussion of Artemisia ludoviciana, estafiate. Then plant energetics are discussed, in general, moving into John's philosophy about how to relate to plant energetics through an experiential framework and the importance of the triumvirate: Person, Place, & Plant. More from John: Website Instagram Book | Southwest Foraging Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

In today's episode, Mountain Rose Herbs' Director of Sustainability, Alyssa Bascue, let's us know about their Grants 4 Plants Project. The deadline is coming up! You can apply now through July 15, 2019. They're giving away FIVE $4000 grants to projects aligned with their mission and core values in these categories: Herbalism and herbal education Protection of native and medicinal plants Environmental stewardship Organic and sustainable agriculture More information Grants 4 Plants FAQ Big thanks to Mountain Rose Herbs for creating this amazing opportunity for our community! And thanks to Alyssa for taking the time to record this. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

In today's episode, we'll hear Erika Galentin talk about Sovereignty Herbs' exciting new offering! Introducing an empowering journey of herbal discovery… …focusing on a single herb at a time. Each month you will be mailed a Discovery Box full of a variety of herbal and aromatic extracts to explore as well as seeds or the living plant itself to grow in your gardens or window sills! Through prompts from a beautiful downloadable journal, live online class time, and a private forum, you will be guided through simple techniques to hone your senses and develop intuitive yet learned relationships with herbs. Three and six month options available for our 2019 program. Monthly mysteries delivered to your door… "I often tell my students that they must forget everything they think they know about the plant we are studying…at least while the study process is taking place. I even ask them not to call the plant by its human-given name, English or otherwise. For even in that second, when we give a plant a name, a label, we inevitably stop listening." - Erika Galentin, Clinical Herbalist & Co-creator at Sovereignty Herbs EACH 3-MONTH COURSE INCLUDES: Three Discovery Boxes: At the beginning of the month you receive a box containing one mystery plant in several forms. The name of the plant won't be revealed until the second or third week of class, after you have had the opportunity to work with the Discovery Box contents. Though the contents may vary, each box will contain elements of the following: The Matter: the dried herb The Soul: aromatic preparation, hydrosol, or essential oil The Medicine: syrup, cordial, or tincture The Life: seed packet or live plant The Ritual: flower essence, framable photo, or incense A Beautiful Workbook/Journal: This downloadable pdf journal guides and supports you through the discovery process using Planta Dyadica methods. It also provides a way of documenting your experiences and growing knowledge base. By the end of your program you will have created a profoundly beautiful record of your (un)learning process. Private Facebook Group: You will be given access to the private Planta Dyadica Facebook group where you can interact with other plant lovers in the program, share your insights, and communicate directly with your instructors, Brooke and Erika. Several times a week discussion and journaling prompts will be shared to assist you in building a relationship with the plant in your Discovery Box. We will also be hosting two live events through this group. Three Interactive Online Events: Two Facebook Live Events: Join us for our first day of class as we unwrap our Discovery Boxes and review the materials. We will walk you through what to expect and where to start. In week two we gather together with our tea mugs and compare our findings in a live tea tasting. One Live Webinar: During the third week of the month, join us for a live one-hour webinar where we reveal the name of the plant as well as discuss herbal actions and uses, relevant research, and other facts surrounding the plant's biology, ecology, preferred growing conditions, and ethical harvesting techniques. Downloadable handouts included! One Awesome Community Zine: At the end of each three month cohort, we will be publishing a zine that highlights everyone's experiences and ideas. As there are a variety of creative ways of exploring the plants, we hope that the zine will be full of drawings, paintings, essays, poetry, written word, collage, and other expressive insights about the plants we studied together. Each zine will only be published once and will be mailed to the participants as a community memoir and keepsake of their experience. LEARN MORE Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net

In today's episode, you'll hear from Brooke Sullivan, yoga therapist, vitalist herbalist, writer, and retreat leader from The Wild Temple. Brooke and Lupo from Twin Star Tribe invite you to explore the Sacred Emerald Isle on their 2019 Ireland retreat. Please note the updated dates for this event: August 1 2019 - August 7 2019 You can view the video Brooke is referring to here: https://vimeo.com/339407690 This retreat is a collaboration between Twin Star Tribe & The Wild Temple: two amazing, groundbreaking schools, offering an exciting range of classes, programs, workshops and retreats around the world. This trip is perfect for all levels of herbal experience; whether you are a beginner, the "budding" herbalist or if you're an experienced herbalist and would like a deeper understanding of sacred plant medicine. This a plant-centric, cultural tour of incredibly potent + sacred sites! Each day will include time with our herbal allies, interaction with the local plants and time for exploring the rich history of this sacred land. At the end of this tour, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion to commemorate what they have discovered and learned on this trip. Learn more about this event: http://www.twinstartribe.com/events/2019/8/9/the-spirit-of-ireland-plant-wisdom-retreat Learn more about The Wild Temple: https://thewildtemple.com/ Learn more about Twin Star Tribe: http://www.twinstartribe.com/ Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com