Spring is (finally) here! With this season of new growth and warmer days, comes the opportunity to connect with all the plants freshly sprouting up around us.In your neighborhood you might notice "weeds" like cleavers, chickweed, plantain, and dandelion. Or perhaps you're tending your own herb garden and getting to watch the seeds you planted transform into tiny but mighty seedlings.If you're ready to deepen your connection with the plants this season and learn how you can support your body...

As one of the most popular herbal teas in the world, this calming herb has managed to find a special place in many of our hearts — and our supermarkets! Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is a gentle herb that is most well known for soothing our nerves, but its gifts go far beyond nervous system support. Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits of chamomile flowersAfter learning these 3 benefits you might be wondering how you can learn more about chamomile... Well,...

Want to know the medicinal benefits of chamomile? Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 key benefits of chamomile. There's much more to chamomile than the sleepy time cup of tea...

Maria Christodoulou had been living in New York City for years when she decided it was finally time to move to Greece and dive more fully into the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine. This journey took her to Athens where she currently offers educational tours and classes steeped in ancestral herbal medicine and mythology. In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, Maria weaves personal stories, science, and history together to offer us a beautiful peek into traditional and...

Maria Christodoulou is an herbalist exploring the wisdom and whimsy of Greek herbal medicine. Follow along as Maria weaves personal stories, science, and history together to offer us a beautiful peek into traditional and contemporary Greek herbalism practices.

Oh echinacea, how I love thee! This beautiful plant, also known as purple coneflower, not only supports pollinators with its abundant blooms but also offers many benefits for us humans too. Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea) is most well-known for helping to address colds and flu, but its gifts go far beyond internal immune support. Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits of echinacea. And after learning these 3 benefits you might be wondering how you...

Want to know the medicinal benefits of echinacea? Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 key benefits of echinacea, plus one important caution.

Anna Rósa Grasalæknir had been following the refugee crisis in Iraq for quite some time when she started to wonder, "Would the refugee women in these camps like to take herbal classes?" This question kickstarted a journey that took her from her native Iceland to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq where she taught classes on making ointments with local herbs. The classes were a hit, and she was able to partner with a local woman, Eman, to teach hundreds of women in the camps. These classes have...

When Anna Rósa Grasalæknir decided to travel to Kurdistan to teach herbal classes to refugee women, she didn't know exactly what to expect. Now, she has taught over 500 women and started an organization to continue this vital work. In our latest episode of HerbMentor Radio, learn how Anna Rósa founded Helping Herbs and how you can also make a difference in your own community with herbs.

Elderberry (Sambucus cerulea, S. nigra, S. canadensis) boasts many benefits and is most well-known as a gentle immune-supporting, antiviral herb. The benefits of elderberries go way beyond its immune-bolstering properties, though. What's more, the flowers of elder also boast many healing gifts. Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits of elder. And after learning these 3 benefits you might be wondering how you can learn more about elderberry... Well, here’s the easy...

Want to know the medicinal benefits of elderberry? Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 key benefits of elderberry.

Happy New Year! To welcome you into 2024, we decided to do things a little differently this month: we’re chatting just the two of us. You can consider this episode your herbal guide to the whole year. Together we go season by season and share our favorite herbs and remedies to work with — and don’t worry, we only go on a few epic tangents along the way. In this episode we share… Why Tara is in love with hawthorn (wedding announcement will come shortly) How to easily make garlic honey How...

Ready to take your herbal skills to the next level in 2024? John and Tara’s herbal guide gives you a simple framework for planning your year like an herbalist. How did Oregon grape root save Tara from having to postpone recent travel plans? Find out...

As one of the most popular beverages in the world, coffee is regularly enjoyed as a daily ritual that offers people a boost of energy. Coffee, though, is more than just a ubiquitous beverage: this complex herb offers many healing gifts, and when used in excess it can also present challenges for many coffee drinkers. Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits of coffee. And after learning these 3 benefits you might be wondering how you can learn more about...

Want to know the medicinal benefits of coffee? Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 key benefits of coffee.

Over the past few years, the term "trauma informed" has become a bit of a buzzword. But what does it actually mean to be trauma informed? And how can a trauma informed framework help us become better herbalists? In our latest episode of HerbMentor Radio, we're joined by trauma informed herbalist Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie, who helps us answer these (and many more) questions. Elizabeth is a wellness practitioner with a PhD in Natural Medicine with a specialization in Naturopathic Psychology and a...

Over the past few years, the term "trauma informed" has become a bit of a buzzword. But what does it actually mean to be trauma informed? And how can a trauma informed framework help us become better herbalists? In our latest episode of HerbMentor Radio, we're joined by trauma informed herbalist Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie, who helps us answer these (and many more) questions.

Just one look at a radiant calendula (Calendula officinalis) flower is enough to make anyone fall in love. With its uplifting blossoms and dainty leaves, it's no wonder that this easy-to-grow plant has become an incredibly popular ornamental. But calendula's gifts go far beyond its looks — this common herb has long been used in traditional herbal remedies to support health and vitality in a variety of ways. Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits of calendula. And...

Want to know the medicinal benefits of calendula? Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 key benefits of calendula.

When Nathan Wright hopped on our HerbMentor Radio call, he readily admitted that he wasn't really in the podcast recording mood. And it totally made sense — after all, he had just returned from an epic adventure in the Michigan wilderness and was still adjusting to being back in the swing of everyday life. And little did we know when we got on this call that we were in for one of the most fascinating stories ever told on HerbMentor Radio: the story of Nathan's search for the tree that gifted...

It's story time here on HerbMentor Radio: Get ready to hear herbalist Nathan Wright's epic tale of his search for the tree that gifted him a 30 pound chaga mushroom decades ago. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll be inspired to deepen your relationship with the more-than-human world...

Most people are familiar with Aloe vera as an undemanding houseplant that can be called upon in times of sunburn. And while it is true that the inner filet of the Aloe vera plant is one of our go-to plant allies for mild sunburns, this succulent plant also offers so many more healing gifts. Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits of Aloe vera. And after learning these 3 benefits you might be wondering how you can learn more about aloe... Well, here’s the easy way...

Want to know the medicinal benefits of Aloe vera? Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 key benefits of Aloe vera and which part of the plant you use.

Chances are you've probably read your horoscope — and I bet sometimes that horoscope was uncannily spot on and sometimes it totally missed the mark. This is how most people encounter astrology and where most people's curiosity about this ancient art stops. But astrology is so much more than just a horoscope: this complex system can teach us a whole lot about ourselves, each other, and, get this, herbs! Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism: Science, Spirituality, and Medicine...