HerbRally

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...

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 "Th...

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 cho...

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...

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...

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...

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 hea...

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...

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,...

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...

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 d...

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 Environm...

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...

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...

In this episode, you'll hear from Lupo Passero, herbalist, educator, and flower essence practitioner with Twin Star Herbal , who is talking with Brooke from The Wild Temple about their upcoming Journey to Avalon Retreat in England. Please note the updated dates for this event: July 24 - July 30 2019 There is a time in our lives when the best form of self care comes from the magic and mystery of im...

Learn all about marshmallow in today's episode with Robin Rose Bennett! The digestive system is connected with the element Fire, digesting and assimilating life with passion and joy. We can help ourselves with herbal medicines when things go awry. One of my favorite digestive-system allies is marshmallow! This audio was extracted from her excellent YouTube channel . Learn more about Robin Website...

Learn all about nettles in today's episode with Robin Rose Bennett! Nettles build blood, strengthens adrenals, kidneys, and lungs; elasticizes veins and arteries; supports immune strength and recovery from allergies and debilitating chronic conditions. This audio was extracted from her excellent YouTube channel . Learn more about Robin Website YouTube Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally....

In today's episode we'll hear from herbalist Lara Pacheco as she gives us a rundown on the classes she'll be teaching at the upcoming Breitenbush Herbal Conference . REGISTER Vital Force, Chi, Yaya Guaturey, Hu, Ool; the many names of animating energy. Description - There are many traditions that recognize the force that gives rise to breath and movement.  Lara Pacheco will share the Taino perspec...

Today we'll hear from herbalist and frequent HerbRally contributor Heather Irvine as she goes in-depth on lobelia. Whether you're new to this plant or not, you're sure to learn something! To read the monograph in its entirety: www.herbrally.com/monographs/lobelia Visit Heather online: www.givingtreebotanicals.com Today's episode is brought to you by the Breitenbush Herbal Conference . This event i...

Today we'll hear from herbalist Jessica LeBrie of Black Bird's Daughter Botanicals as she tell us about the upcoming event, Herb and Garden Day in New Hampshire. Enjoy a day of plants, herbs, workshops and a herbal market! Herbal educators and seasoned growers from all walks of life come together to share their unique knowledge and build upon a tapestry of age old wisdom about herbs and natural me...

Roses soothe us, enchant us, and inspire us. In today's episode, we'll hear Selena spin stories about the deep healing qualities of rose. About Selena: Hailing from the wild redwood forests of northern California, Selena Rowan has made her home in Portland for the past two years. A western and Ayurvedic trained clinical herbalist balancing a background in biology with a commitment to radical embod...

Listen in on today's episode where herbalist Heather Irvine teaches us all about jewelweed…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 Spri...

Join Maria Noel Groves and Missy Rohs in today's episode as they discuss herbal applications for hot weather! Enjoy! 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 na...

Listen in with Selena Rowan as she interviews herbalist and peer support specialist Dawn Cohoe of Maple Twig Medicinals. They cover wide ranging ground exploring the concept of Peer Support, a non-hierarchical practice of giving and receiving help, most commonly applied to mental health and addictions recovery but with wide ranging applications, including herbal medicine. Peer support is based on...

Today's episode features the one and only Maria Noel Groves! Listen in as she covers lots of ground, she talks about many herbs from her new book, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies . This episode was a keynote she gave at the 2019 NHMGAA Spring Symposium . Get a signed copy of Maria's new book, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies (plus an astonishing amount of bonus goodies) Bonus access will be emailed to...