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 episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit...

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/kamiherbaloilsclass This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit...

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://plantloveradio.com/78 This episode is supported by Mountain Rose Herbs, to learn more visit...

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. Creating communities where people can reconnect with the ancient human lineage of plant spirit...

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 explore resources, and get instructions for the Business of Botanicals raffle, head over to the...

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 participate in the raffle and get to podcast bonuses, visit https://ko-fi.com/plantloveradio

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 herbal support in COVID-19 cases. Today, we talk 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. Show Notes and link to Andrew's recent book: https://plantloveradio.com/74

I want to introduce to you Dr. Lindsay Chimileski, a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, registered herbalist, naturalist, counselor, writer and public speaker. Today, we talk about scientific evidence connecting mushrooms to treatment and prevention of viral illnesses, how mushrooms help you to enhance immune system, and many fun mushroom facts. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/73 To get a gift and podcast bonuses, visit https://ko-fi.com/plantloveradio

Meet Lily Mazzarella, an herbalist, nutritionist, teacher, whole foods chef, writer and owner of Farmacopia. In today's conversation, we discuss Lily's vetting approach for high quality natural supplements, explore natural skincare lines and chat about developing the most popular herbal tincture blends and cleanses.  In Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/72 To participate in a giveaway of Farmacopia's Super Power Adaptogenic Powder Blend for Energy, Mood and Stress, visit...

Meet Sophia Avramides, an Ayurvedic health consultant, herbalist, medicine maker and teacher. In today's conversation, 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. In Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/71 To participate in a giveaway of Avraveda Envision elixir, visit https://ko-fi.com/plantloveradio

Meet William Siff, Msc. AoM., L.Ac 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 lives. He is a true ‘Plant Man’ with depth of expertise across many aspects of this field - a licensed acupuncturist, ethnobotanist, medicinal herb grower, formulator and educator. In today's conversation, we looks at herbal vitality rituals and William's...

Today we 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 registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild. In this conversation 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. Show Notes:...

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. 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. In Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/68 To participate in a giveaway of Citrus Essential Oil sampler, visit...

Today we 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 Valley Cannabis Dispensary.  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.   Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/67 To get a guide of herbs...

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

Meet Zoë Gardner, a botanist, potter, and a self-proclaimed herb nerd with over 20 years of experience working with medicinal plants.  After listening to this conversation with a plant safety scientist, regulatory consultant and artist, you'll appreciate how two sides of our brain can not only co-exist but truly help each other to blossom. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/65 To participate in a raffle, visit show notes, and follow the prompts.

Do you have a sweet tooth? Even if you said 'no', I bet honey and maple syrup are two sweeteners you enjoy in your diet. Because I often struggle with my love for sweets, I've been educating myself more and more on the topic of bees and bee medicine. And my today's conversation is a perfect example. My guest, Susanna Raeven, is a community herbalist, wise woman, medicinal herb grower and owner of Raven Crest Botanicals. Susanna holds in her heart a deep connection to the plant world. She...

What is one of the fastest ways to introduce herbal medicine into your life? I believe, it's through the use of spices in your everyday diet. Today I invited a friend of mine, Bevin Clare, M.S., R.H., CNS to join me for this conversation. Bevin just published a new book Spice Apothecary: Blending and Using Common Spices for Everyday Health, and I'm excited to dig deeper into this topic. Bevin is a clinical herbalist, nutritionist, plant lover, and a Professor at the Maryland University...

As an educator, I'm always curious how people learn and retain new concepts. Last year I came across a course that looks at herbal learning from a very unique perspective. For its creator and my today's guest, Erika Galentin, using senses for plant medicine exploration is non-negotiable. Erika 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...

Last year I met several plant artists, and I can’t wait to share with you the beauty and healing powers of their creations. Jennifer Johnson is a plant dye fiber artist, a farmer and a medicine maker. Over a decade ago, she discovered how to use plants for natural dye and as a result found her path and passion. Jennifer 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...

Food and lifestyle without a doubt are the most important contributors to your health and healing. And yet, we continue to struggle with them on a daily basis. My today's guest is here to share with us his approach to food as medicine. Todd Caldecott 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 the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine training aspiring...

Last year I listened to a presentation about the benefits of eating berries, and the topic stuck with me. I know we aren't yet into the berry season, but give it another couple of months and berries will be here. So why are these foods so essential to our survival and health? My today's guest have studied the topic for a long time, and he is here with us to share his wisdom. Guido Masé RH(AHG) is a clinical herbalist, herbal educator, and garden steward specializing in holistic Western...

A couple of months ago, I talked to you about my growing interest in wild crafting. Very soon after the interview on Wild medicine foraging went live, an email in my Inbox caught my attention. 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 Foods and Craft Your Own Medicine. And I couldn't wait with Rosalee about the new book. Rosalee loves to inspire people to connect...

If you're listening to this episode close to its release day, you might be somewhere in the world under quarantine because of COVID-19. Even though our lives have changed, one thing that unites most of us is the need to movement to preserve health and sanity. My today's guest is just the person to talk to us about that. I am hopeful that you'll be able to listen to this episode as you go for a walk outside. Ryn Midura is the co-founder of the CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism,...