Herbal Radio

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 man...

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 ind...

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...

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...

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 i...

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. Origi...

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 th...

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 moistu...

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 of...

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...

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 move...

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 inva...

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,...

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...

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 o...

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 s...

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 needi...

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...

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...

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 clini...

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 clini...

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 reward...

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...

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 conve...

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 golde...