HerbRally

Today we'll hear from Batty and Karla from Batty's Bath . They're going to inform us on the common mistakes that folks make when going green with your skincare routine. They cover greenwashing, reading labels, the dirty dozen, and so much more! You're sure to take away some new nuggets of information as well as inspiration.  Thanks to Batty and Karla for sharing! Show them some love on the socials...

Today's episode is with 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 NOLA He...

Today we'll get to hear from herbalist Heather Irvine as she describes her adventures through the Albuquerque Botanical Garden. She visited this plant nerd paradise immediately following attending the fabulous event, the Good Medicine Confluence in Durango, CO. Heather covers a few plants (some medicinal, some not) and gives recommendations and resources to further your study.  Thanks to Heather f...

This monograph on Meadowsweet is extracted from the Meadowsweet video in Katja & Ryn's Holistic Herbalism Materia Medica course , an online exploration of more than 85 keystone herbal allies.  This course is part of the Herbalism 101 online video program , which includes not just Materia Medica, but also detailed video lessons on how to make each type of herbal remedy in the Herbal Medicine-Making...

'Tis a historic day for HerbRally! Why's that you ask? It's the first mushroom monograph on the podcast. Listen in as Heather Irvine goes in-depth on this extremely useful fungi.  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 th...

'Tis a historic day for HerbRally! Why's that you ask? It's the first mushroom monograph on the podcast. Listen in as Heather Irvine goes in-depth on this extremely useful fungi.  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 th...

Today's episode is with the one and only Sam Coffman. This is a recording of a webinar he did with the American Herbalists Guild . Thanks to Sam for sharing this audio with us, and thanks to y'all for listening!  This episode is brought to you by Herbal Medics University .  Herbal Medics University  is a branch of The Human Path.  The Human Path is a survival school that is focused around the surv...

Adaptogens and nootropics have been claimed to do amazing things, but do you ever feel the claims made of herbs such as Ginseng and Rhodiola seem vague, too numerous and too good to be true? There is a reason for that. By definition, adaptogens have broad positive effects -- such as helping us withstand stress -- and are somewhat versatile in use. In this class we will go over some of the commonal...

Adaptogens and nootropics have been claimed to do amazing things, but do you ever feel the claims made of herbs such as Ginseng and Rhodiola seem vague, too numerous and too good to be true? There is a reason for that. By definition, adaptogens have broad positive effects -- such as helping us withstand stress -- and are somewhat versatile in use. In this class we will go over some of the commonal...

How do you cultivate health in daily life? Can simple herbs and common foods, deepen and nourish health and wholeness? Yes! And more... In this dynamic hands-on workshop you will breathe herbs to life. Are you ready? You'll follow the seasons, journey with the invisible and rediscover our herbal allies dandelion, burdock, beets and oatstraw in whole, healthy new ways. All this while you cavort wit...

Today's episode is with Alex Rei. She is the co-owner of Black Locust Gardens , and also makes herbal goods, under her company name, 13 Botanicals. She is on the board for the Great Lakes Herb Faire where she is the coordinator of herbal first aid. She is also currently pursuing nursing school and hopes to open up her own apothecary and clinic, allowing equal access to good and affordable integrat...

Today we'll hear from herbalist Nicole Gagliano as she discusses the herbal CSA directory that she is creating. What an amazing resource!   When she started her herbal CSA in 2013 there weren't many of them available. Now there are so many! She feels like this directory will be helpful to folks trying to find an herbal CSA in their area. And hopefully this will also encourage the use of locally gr...

Today's episode is with herbalist Lindsay Kolasa. She goes in-depth on her postpartum self-care plan using herbs. Definitely keep your pen and pad handy because there are a ton of takeaways in this one! To find out more about Lindsay and what she's up to, just head to madhupamaypop.com . Huge thanks to Lindsay for sharing this audio with us!  If you've enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to...

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 . They're currently running a sale for $75 off!  LEARN MORE   Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast! If you've enjoyed it, please share w...

A look at the plethora of issues that surround the actual dispensing of herbs and ideas. This class will not discuss diagnosis. For example, should you use a tincture, fluid extract or capsule? What dose is appropriate? A time to look at all the practical questions that we rarely discuss. Today's episode is brought to you by the  NorthWest Herb Symposium . I had the pleasure of attending this wond...

Welcome to episode 2 of Herbal Community Resources. Here's who we'll hear from and which resource they're bringing to the table:  Raquel recommends the Herbal Academy . Mona Mayhue recommends the Printable Plant Symbolism Cards from Traditional Medicinals. Kristian Cole recommends "The Herb Book" by John Lust. Thanks to these three for taking the time to record this audio and contribute!  Here's w...

Listen in on Susan Leopold and Howie Brounstein's fun Facebook Live conversation. This was recorded at the 2017 American Herbalists Guild Symposium in Oregon.  Susan Leopold, PhD , is executive director of the medicinal plant conservation non-profit United Plant Savers (UpS). She serves as an advisory board member of American Botanical Council, and a board member of Botanical Dimensions and Center...

You're in for a treat! On today's episode we'll get to hear from Sobande Greer and Jaacalyn Davis as they discuss the upcoming event: Sacred Waters Retreat . There's a lot to this episode! So even if you're not able to make it to the event this time around, I'd still recommend giving it a listen. Enjoy!  Visit Sacred Waters Retreat Online About: Born & raised in Louisville KY, Sobande was  given a...

Today's episode is audio from a YouTuber by the name of Dreoilín . He's a poet, musician, artist, teacher and bushcraft instructor, and he's really got a wide-ranging YouTube channel. Really wanted to publish today's episode because he reviews a few of Ellen Evert Hopman's herbalism books. Check out episode 20 of the HerbRally Podcast where Ellen speaks about the doctrine of signatures!  A big tha...

This monograph on Elecampane is the audio from the Elecampane video in their Holistic Herbalism Materia Medica course , an online exploration of more than 85 keystone herbal allies. This course is part of the Herbalism 101 program, which includes not just Materia Medica, but also detailed video lessons on how to make each type of herbal remedy in the Herbal Medicine Making course.  When you enroll...

Jess Krueger is interviewed by her pal Emma. They chat about her new herbal zine, an upcoming workshop, and her herbal CSA.  LINKS Zine Herbal Foundations Weekend   CSA Follow Jess on Instagram! Thanks to Jess and Emma for taking the time to record this!  About Jess: My life is grounded in nourishment, utilizing locally abundant plants and facilitating the accessible sharing of skills and knowledg...

Today we'll get to hear from herbalist and author Brittany Wood Nickerson. She goes on a deep dive exploration of food cravings, flavor profiles, embodiment and much more. This episode is chock-full of info! The lesson for this episode is from her excellent book Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen .  A huge thanks to Brittany for sharing today's lesson with all of us, and thanks to y'all for list...

Today on the HerbRally Podcast we'll get to hear Maria Christodoulou interview author Christina Daigneault about her fabulous new book Plant Powered Beauty . They discuss a few recipes, Christina's background as well as her inspiration for writing the book.  Maria is the owner of Bliss Without Bother  based in Brooklyn, NY. Bliss Without Bother offers specialized retreat and event planning with co...

This is exciting. My friends at LearningHerbs are about to open the 2018 Herb Fairies Spring Book Club, and they're  giving away Book One for free ! If you don't know Herb Fairies yet, this 13-book series teaches kids how to use herbs. With Herb Fairies, your kids are entertained with an epic adventure, while learning valuable life skills at the same time. You'll form an incredible lifelong bond w...

Join Dan de Lion of Return to Nature ( www.returntonature.us ) for a workshop covering the various aspects to know about Lyme and tick borne issues. The class will range from practicing body awareness while out in the field, food and herbal prevention of Lyme and co-infections, herbal protocols for addressing the symptoms and the bodily systems effected, and the deeper ecological relevance to what...