HerbRally

This class was recorded at the superb event: The Great Lakes Herb Faire .  If you've not been and you're in the region, I encourage you to try and make it to the 2018 shindig. Here's the details: Great Lakes Herb Faire September 7 - 9, 2018 Cedar Lake Outdoor Center, 2500 Pierce Rd, Chelsea, Michigan "We have had three amazing Faires so far and are so looking forward to doing this again! The feedb...

In today's episode I'll be narrating an excerpt from Jesse Wolf Hardin's excellent book  The Plant Healer's Path: A Grassroots Guide for the Folk Herbal Tradition .  You'll learn about the four main ways to go about learning the skill and craft of herbalism.  "In all cases, however, you will want an education that is in-depth and not superficial, grounded in but not restricted to good holistic sci...

Listen in as Aline Potvin talks about her apprenticeship in Biddeford, ME.  Foundational Herbalism  is a 10 month Herbal Apprenticeship that will meet one Saturday a month from February to November 2018. The dates are as follows: 02/10, 03/10, 04/07, 05/19, 06/09, 07/14, 08/11, 09/08, 10/13, 11/17. Enrollment begins September 2, 2017 and concludes January 31, 2018.  Become fluent in foundational h...

Heal, expand, learn, explore, or return for a life-changing experience with some of the world's oldest plant remedies in Sacred Valley, Peru. Friday, February 9, 2018 - Sunday, February 18, 2018 Spirit Plant Journeys Sacred Valley, Peru Join Bliss Without Bother and Medicinal Herbal Healer Rachelle Robinett on a 10-day journey with healing plant remedies, ceremonies with local, direct-lineage sham...

On today's episode I narrate herbalist Krystal Thompson's monograph on Yarrow.  Here's a sampling from her monograph which you can find here: www.herbrally.com/monographs/yarrow Medicinal Use:  Perhaps most famously, yarrow is prized for its benefits to wounds or minor bleeding. Its mild antiseptic and anodyne properties coupled with its ability to coagulate blood and stop bleeding make it the per...

Today's episode we'll hear from Rachel Burgos of Snakeroot Apothecary . She's interviewed by her good friend and fellow magic maker Mary Evans, of Spirit Speak Tarot . Here's some questions that are asked:  When did Rachel first become interested in herbalism?  How does living in the desert effect Rachel's herbal medicine practice?  What are flower essences?  What are Rachel's opinions on wildcraf...

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 p...

Katja and Ryn are back on the podcast!  Always love havin' 'em share their wisdom. And this time...we're going deep on the topic of...PUMPKIN SPICE.  This is a fun episode, y'all. We'll learn which herbs are in this blend. Then, Katja and Ryn break down the medicinal properties of each spice within.  Hope you enjoyed the episode as much as I did!  For more on what Katja and Ryn are up to, check ou...

In today's episode I'm talking about the upcoming event hosted by Mountain Rose Herbs: The Free Herbalism Project.  This FREE EVENT is taking place this weekend, Sunday October 15, 2017 at the Mount Pisgah Arboretum in Eugene, OR.  This time they're hosting two fantastic guest speakers, Kathleen Maier and Rosalee de la Forêt. These two amazing herbalists are not to be missed!  "The Free Herbalism...

"Liberation must come from within" -Sandra Cisneros Today's episode we hear from herbalist Paris Iha. She focuses on herbal allies for, during and after abortion. She also discusses and dismantles perspectives around the distinction made between abortion and miscarriage and offers a little history lesson on the topic through an herbal lens. Paris: A woman has already made her decision to have an a...

Imagine you are walking through the forest near your home. As you look around you, you start noticing the plants growing nearby. Imagine knowing each of these plants; understanding how to use them, when to harvest them and which parts to use. Envision being able to make these plants into medicines such as salves, oils, pills, syrups and tinctures. How would it feel to help others use these herbal...

Menstruation, typically a taboo subject in our culture, can be a rich source of information about health and well-being for both women and their practitioners. But what is normal menstruation? Join herbalist Elaine Sheff of Green Path Herb School to take a deeper look at how to interpret the fertility cycle by creating a menstrual map. This class focuses on hormonal balancing, as well as addressin...

Today we're talkin' about about Vata!  Amanda Stanley  is our instructor for this episode. She is an Ayurvedic herbalist, yogi and reiki practitioner. I loved gaining new insight in this system of herbalism. She has a wonderful way of weaving the philosophy of Ayurveda with practical health practices we could all stand to implement more of in our daily lives. I got a lot out of this episode and I...

Today's episode I'm talking about an upcoming event here in my hometown, Eugene, OR.  New Orleans based herbalist Jen Stovall is on a west coast teaching tour and she'll be making a stop here next Saturday, September 30th, 2017. She'll be teaching the six hour intensive "Tools for Working with Addiction". If you've ever wanted to study with her, this event is not to be missed!  REGISTER CLASS DESC...

In today's episode we hear from Charis Lindrooth as she informs us all about the upcoming event, the MidAtlantic Women's Herbal Conference .  September 30th - October 1st Kempton, PA Keynotes with Rosemary Gladstar and Susan Leopold!  Learn more about using, identifying, preparing and growing herbs  for yourself, for your family or to help others on their healing path. Connect with like-spirited w...

Today's episode we hear from Erika Galentin MNIMH, RH (AHG) of  Sovereignty Herbs  in Athens, Ohio speaking on 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 episode you will be introduced to...

Katja and Ryn are back! This time to discuss the winter syrup that they make annually for the upcoming winter season. They always are sure to include elderberry, however they mix it up with various other plant allies depending on what they find growing around them.  Be sure to tune in to learn about the formulation they made for this year. They also delve into the properties of the many different...

Join Lauren with Midwest Women's Herbal as she discusses their upcoming fall event Mycelium Mysteries: A Women's Mushroom Retreat .  October 6th - 8th, 2017 Almond, WI This event looks just FANTASTIC!  Here's what it's all about... This weekend-long, women's retreat will focus on understanding fungi as the Grandmothers of our ecosystems. Workshops will be offered at the beginner through advanced l...

On today's episode I narrate herbalist Ruthie Hayes monograph on Tulsi (AKA holy basil).  Here's a sampling from her monograph which you can find here: www.herbrally.com/monographs/tulsi-rh Herblore + Tradition:  Tulsi is native to India and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for well over 5,000 years.  It is the most sacred of plants in Hinduism, essential in the ritual worship of Vishnu and Kri...

On today's episode we'll hear from 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...

"First the word, then the plant, and lastly the knife" On today's episode, herbalist Lori Rose discusses the importance of integrating nutrition and coaching skills with clinical herbalism. She also discusses holistic wellness program at Hill College where she teaches herbalism and coaching.  For more info on what she's up to you can visit her at several places: Hill College Holistic Wellness Prog...

Massachusetts herbalists Katja Swift and Ryn Midura return to discuss what they learned from their most recent free herb clinic outing in West Virginia.

Katja Swift and Ryn Midura join us again to talk about how to be a successful herbalist. They run an herbal apprenticeship in Brookline, MA and offer distance learning courses as well. To find out what they're up to, visit www.commonwelathherbs.com .  If you're not in the northeast and you're looking for an herbalism school, visit www.herbrally.com/schools .  If you're just gettin' goin' on your p...

On this episode I narrate herbalist Nick Moya's moringa monograph .  I love his perspective because he gives such a balanced (non-hyped) approach to this wonderful and useful plant. If you loved this as much as I did I recommend his burdock monograph as well.  Please let us know what you think! If you don't want to miss an episode of the HerbRally podcast you can subscribe in iTunes.