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Herbal Academy is having their back-to-school sale through September 13th with savings up to 35% off courses! Click here to go to Herbal Academy! On this episode, we'll again sit in on a course from Paul Bergner at the NorthWest Herb Symposium. Join him as he covers concepts in microbiology, the human microbiome, new understandings of infection, and a scientific overview of botanicals in treatment...

On today's episode you'll hear from Jiling Lin as she shares her Sage (Salvia spp.) Monograph . Don't miss this overview of medicinal and culinary preparations as well as tips on cultivation and processing. She also shares a bit about the Saliva species native to her southern California home. For more monographs, visit www.herbrally.com/monographs . Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.co...

In today's episode we'll hear from herbal student Naa Adjeley Gborjorr discussing the seamless link between her heritage, her study of herbalism, and how she infuses the two in what will be her future practice -  Tsofanye , meaning 'medicine mother.' For more from Naa Adjeley, find her on Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube . Born and raised in the UK, Naa Adjeley Gborjorr is a researcher of GaDang...

Today you'll hear from Christina Sanchez, of Every Leaf Speaks , as she lends her voice to preserving the Joshua trees. Learn about these beautiful plants, the challenges they face with human development, and what you can do to help. Resources: How you can help! Christina's video confronting contractors illegally removing Joshua trees. Visit HerbRally here to access the Fish and Game Commission me...

In today's episode, listen in as Dr. Mary Bove discusses compliance issues in herbal medicine and suggests creative strategies for what to do. This episode is of special interest for health practitioners, parents, and caregivers. Dr. Bove addresses the challenges with adherence to an herbal regimen like taste, schedule, digestive issues, and cost. A wide array of herbal preparations are discussed...

In this episode of the HerbRally podcast, you'll hear from Lian Bruno of Puff Herbal Smokes. She talks about why you might want to work with herbs through smoke, herbal strategies to quit smoking tobacco, and how to craft your own herbal smoking blends. Lian Bruno is a clinically-trained herbalist and the founder of Puff Herbal Smokes, a business that advocates herbalism for smokers of all plants....

Herbalist Paul Bergner describes an herban legend as "persistent, widely and firmly held belief about a plant and its medicinal effects which is not true." In today's episode, join him as he dispels myths and shares pearls of wisdom on lomatium, devil's Club (Oplopanax), lobelia, ginkgo biloba, saw Palmetto (Serenoa), feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium), cilantro (Coriandrum), echinacea, goldenseal (H...

This episode was recorded at the event 'Planting the Future: Medicinal Plant Conservation in the Driftless Region' hosted by United Plant Savers  on August 12, 2017 in Wisconsin.  Thank you to Sam Thayer and Susan Leopold for sharing this! Beyond, sustainable harvest, we look at the long-term future of our landscape, and the special role that plant gatherers have in maintaining its ecology and pro...

Listen in on a class given by herbalist Suzanne Tabert at the 2018 NorthWest Herb Symposium . In Healing from Chronic Inflammation, you'll learn causes of inflammation, acute vs. chronic inflammation, and what you can do to support healing. Explore herbs that relieve inflammation and get to know the plant constituents and how they work in the body. Suzanne's warm teaching style and charming storie...

Today we revisit the guidance of Portland, OR counselor and herbalist Jon Keyes. He teaches us about the connection between mental health and gut health as well as the connection to trauma. Jon also covers various protocols we can use including herbal allies. This is a super important episode! I gained a lot of insight and I hope you do as well. Please share if you know someone who would benefit f...

In today's replay, we'll get to hear from Sobande Greer and Jaacalyn Davis as they discuss the Sacred Waters Retreat , held annually in Dover, TN. Next event coming May 28-30, 2021 ! There's a lot to this episode, so I'd recommend given it a listen even if you're unable to attend the upcoming retreat. Enjoy! About Born & raised in Louisville KY, Sobande was given a glimpse at an early age into the...

In this replay 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.cltherbalaccessibilit...

In today's episode we revisit Arvolyn Hill and Ellenie Cruz of Oshun's Garden .  This is actually episode one of their podcast which you can find on SoundCloud . Oshun's Garden is a digital Garden of holistic medicinal resources focusing primarily on flower essences as vibrational healing geared towards people of color. RESOURCES Arvolyn Hill - goldfeathershop.com Ellenie Cruz - asc3nsionart.com N...

On this episode, clinical herbalist Erika Galentin of  Sovereignty Herbs  shares all about the importance of seeking a mentor when embarking on your journey to clinical practice. Join us as she explains Sovereignty Herbs'  Online Mentorship Sessions  and  Clinical Intensive Weeks , both excellent and supportive opportunities for herbalists transitioning from students to practitioners. A mentor can...

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 versio...

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...

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 Wel...

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 He...

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 Nutrie...

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...

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....

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...

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 fourtee...

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 recor...

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 tough...