Plant Love Radio

In this episode, we discuss the misconceptions and cultural perspectives on herbal sleep aids, explore favorite herbs for sleep (from heavy hitters to gentle allies), explore the benefits of different dosages forms and much more. Today I am welcoming back Maria Noel Groves, an herbalist, teacher, and author. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/81 To explore episodes giveaway and bonuses visit s...

In this episode, we discuss the wheel of the year, herbal categories especially useful for radiant skin, and rituals to bring out your beauty. Today I am welcoming Marysia Miernowska, an herbalist, teacher, author, Earth activist, gardener, and green witch. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/80 To explore episodes giveaway and bonuses visit show notes, or https://ko-fi.com/plantloveradio This...

In this episode, we discuss handcrafted healing herbal oils, their uses, benefits, ways to make and incorporate successfully into your self-care routines. Today I am welcoming back my teacher Kami McBride, clinical herbalist, medicine maker, and herbal educator. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/79 To explore Kami's free workshop visit show notes, or https://plantloveradio.com/kamiherbaloilsc...

In this episode, we discuss several categories of tonics and 5 of our guest's favorite plants. We also chat about ways to make you stronger by bridging cultures, plants and people. Today I want to introduce to you CoreyPine Shane, a North Carolina herbalist, director of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, medicine maker, wild crafter and so much more.  Show Notes and a gift for you: https://...

In this episode, we discuss how plant spirit communications assist in understanding poisonous plants, history, energies and uses of three poisonous plants especially useful in today's culture and books on poisonous plant medicine to add to your reading list. Meet Kathryn Solie, an herbalist specializing in 'poisonous' plants & plant consciousness, a tarot reader, and a meditation enthusiast. Creat...

In this episode, we discuss lessons from in-depth investigation into botanical industry, explore questions for different manufacturers and recognize the most important factors in creating high quality botanical products.  My today's guest is Dr. Ann Armbrecht. Ann is a writer and author of the Business of Botanicals new book, anthropologist and a director of the Sustainable Herbs Program.  To expl...

In this episode, we discuss unique characteristics of Southern folk medicine, how tastes, elements and signs can help to understand clinical presentation and best place to start learning more about Southern folk medicine. My today's guest is Phyllis D. Light, a fourth generation herbalist and healer, clinician, consultant, book author and speaker.  Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/75 To part...

In this episode, we talk about nutrients for immune system, specific herbal medicines used in mild cases of COVID-19, and strategies for recovery and dealing with the sequelae of this illness. Meet Andrew Bentley, a fourth generation herbalist. Andrew has been practicing and teaching for over 30 years. Recently he has been sharing his thoughts, observations and clinical experience related to herba...

In this episode, we discuss scientific evidence on mushrooms used to treatment and prevention of viral illnesses, how mushrooms help you to enhance immune system, and many fun mushroom facts. Today I want to introduce to you Dr. Lindsay Chimileski, a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, registered herbalist, naturalist, counselor, writer and public speaker. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com...

In today's conversation, we discuss a vetting approach for high quality natural supplements, explore natural skincare lines and chat about developing the most popular herbal tincture blends and cleanses.  To help with these topics today, please meet Lily Mazzarella, an herbalist, nutritionist, teacher, whole foods chef, writer and owner of Farmacopia. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/72 To p...

Today, we explore how understanding of Ayurveda helps you to process the language of local plants and seasons better offering more balance and health in your life. For this conversation I'm joined by Sophia Avramides, an Ayurvedic health consultant, herbalist, medicine maker and teacher. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/71 To participate in a giveaway of Avraveda Envision elixir, visit https...

Today, we looks at herbal vitality rituals and a philosophy for combining plants for health and wellness. For this conversation I'm joined by a teacher of mine, William Siff, Msc. AoM., L.Ac.  William is an expert practitioner of Asian and Ayurvedic medicine with over 20 years experience working with thousands of individuals and groups to successfully incorporate plant-based medicine into their li...

Today we discuss why taste is so important to humans and what makes it so useful in herbal medicine, unique characteristics of each taste and how you can learn herbal medicine through recipes. Let's welcome back Rosalee de la Forêt. Rosalee is the education director for LearningHerbs, author of two books - Alchemy of Herbs and Wild Remedies, creator of several engaging herbal online courses and re...

In today's conversation, we looks at essential oils through the lens of Chinese herbal medicine, discuss main 6 fragrance categories and explore what it takes to get the best quality of essential oils. Meet Peter Holmes, Lic. Ac, MH. Peter is a medical herbalist, clinical aromatherapist and practitioner of Chinese medicine with experience that spans over 30 years. Show Notes: https://plantloveradi...

In this conversation we discuss how Cannabis can be a gateway herb (not drug), why entourage of medicinal herbs can enhance your success in reaching treatment goals and why pulsing is a smart idea.   Let's welcome back Bridget Conry, an herbalist, aromatherapist, former proprietress of Elemental Herbal Apothecary, and current Director of the Outreach and Product Development for the Champlain Valle...

This episode will introduce you to 3 conditions typically addressed in medical emergencies and specific herbs useful for those.  Today, I speak with Sam Coffman, a former U.S. Special Forces Medic, clinical herbalist and teacher with over 30 years of experience in herbal medicine. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/66 To get a guide of emergency medicine herbs, visit show notes, and look for L...

Today's conversation with an herbal safety scientist, regulatory consultant and an artist, is all about highlighting a beautiful union of left and right side of brain in her herbal medicine work. Let me introduce you to Zoë Gardner, a botanist, potter, and a self-proclaimed herb nerd with over 20 years of experience working with medicinal plants.  Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/65 To parti...

Our today's conversation is all about bees, their medicine and magic, bee-derived products, and controversies associated with them. Say hello to Susanna Raeven, a community herbalist, wise woman, medicinal herb grower and owner of Raven Crest Botanicals (a farm, retreat center and a medicine making company). Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/64 To get a gift, visit https://ko-fi.com/plantlove...

Today we are talking about best tools and ways of incorporating spices into your life. A friend of mine, Bevin Clare, M.S., R.H., CNS joins me for this conversation. Bevin is a clinical herbalist, nutritionist, plant lover, and a Professor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Bevin just published a new book Spice Apothecary: Blending and Using Common Spices for Everyday Health. Show N...

In this episode, we are talking about listening to plants and using senses to enhance your herbal learning. My guest, Erika Galentin is a clinical herbalist, aromatherapist, distiller, grower, and medicine-maker, consulting from Sovereignty Herbs in Ohio. She is a professional member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (UK) and the American Herbalists Guild (USA). Show Notes: https://p...

In this episode, we explore what it means to wear your medicine and where you start with plant dyes. My guest, Jennifer Johnson creates beautiful and unique botanical prints and plant dyed fiber art. Her family runs a single source dye farm. This is where they organically grow all the plants used to make incredible vibrant colors calling them "farm grown color". The botanical prints Jennifer creat...

In today's episode, we explore how ancient wisdom helps us to understand the contemporary science of nutrition and why eating delicious food could be counterproductive to your health. My guest is Todd Caldecott. Todd is a medical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, in practice since 1995. He is a registered professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. Todd is the Executive Director of...

Today, we're discussing the evolutionary advantage to us consuming brightly colored berries, and some of the best ways of consistently incorporating polyphenol and flavanoid-rich foods into your diet. My guest is Guido Masé RH(AHG). Guido is chief herbalist at Urban Moonshine, clinical herbalist at the Burlington Herb Clinic, faculty member and clinical supervisor at the Vermont Center for Integra...

In today's conversation we explore ways in which seasonal living and harvesting can enrich your life,  some of the best strategies for incorporating wild plants into your life and ideals for wild plant foragers and harvesters. Two herbalists and friends I've interviewed before, Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han, joined forces to write a wonderful new book, Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Food...

Today's episode is all about movement, dynamic home and work environments, why they matter, and how you can create one. We also look at the connection between our energetics and what movement skills will be best for you based on that. And of course, we discuss the plants that can enhance movement and how our activity enhances the effect of herbs. My guest, Ryn Midura, is the co-founder of the Comm...