Join Shawn Donnille, CEO and owner of Mountain Rose Herbs, as he talks about how we work to protect and nurture the wildlife around our West Eugene facilities. From bird and pollinator houses to protective spaces for reptiles and amphibians, we act as stewards to this sensitive ecosystem. This is, after all, our own back yard. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Fo...
Nov 27, 2020•3 min
BROWSE OUR ESSENTIAL OILS: https://mrh.life/QualityIsEssential Cocoa absolute is a solvent extraction from Theobroma cacao beans. The aroma for this oil is an intoxicating, dark chocolate scent: sweet, bitter, and rich with earthy undertones. Mountain Rose Herbs' certified aromatherapist, Christine Rice shares her expertise and a couple tricks for working with this dark, luscious essential oil. Mint Chocolate Body Butter Recipe Watch the original video with Christine on YouTube Join our communit...
Nov 24, 2020•8 min
Mountain Rose Herbs sponsors five rescued raptors at the Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene, Oregon. We spent a morning recently visiting with one of them: Parker, an American Kestrel. Also called a sparrow hawk, the kestrel is the smallest and most common falcon in North America. We had such a fantastic time visiting this beautiful little raptor. WATCH THE ORIGINAL VIDEO WITH PARKER ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain R...
Nov 13, 2020•22 min
On today’s special episode, join the talented Johanna Warren near her home in Wales for a private concert. Enjoy her plant-inspired lyrics as she is surrounded by the sounds of the forest. Johanna recently lent her voice to Netflix series ‘The Midnight Gospel’ and released her fifth solo album Chaotic Good on Carpark Records. Beyond her musical artistry, Johanna is a mystic, herbalist, Reiki Master, and advocate for the healing powers of Nature. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose...
Nov 02, 2020•22 min
Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture along on a plant walk through the middle elevation woods of the Western Cascades. In today's episode you’ll learn all about the highly revered cosmopolitan herb yarrow (Achillea millefolium). You’ll learn basic botany about the Asteraceae plant family, what a chemotype is, its adaptability and much more! WATCH THE ORIGINAL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Su...
Oct 23, 2020•7 min
Join Dr. Glen Nagel, the herbal wise guy, to learn about herbs that make effective demulcents—those cooling, soothing “slimes” that come from plants and can be used for hot, dry, or irritated mucus membranes. Starting with classic mucilaginous herbs like marshmallow and slippery elm, Dr. Glen shares his tuneful wisdom in the most entertaining way. Watch the original YouTube video! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Foll...
Oct 09, 2020•10 min
Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture along on a plant walk through the middle elevation woods of the Western Cascades. In today's episode, you’ll learn all about the beautiful, astringent wild rose, a little bit about love, and some fun basic botany about the Rosaceae plant family! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pintere...
Oct 03, 2020•7 min
Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture along on a plant walk through the middle elevation woods of the Western Cascades. In today's episode, you’ll learn about the botany of wild valerian (Valeriana sitchensis). This important species is tied deeply to the ecosystems of the meadows of the Cascades, and is beloved by deer, elk, and Oregon's big wild cats. VIEW THE ORIGINAL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs ne...
Sep 29, 2020•8 min
In today's episode of Meet the Herbalist with Bevin Clare, we get to hear from Dr. Crystal Dawn. She wears many hats, including that of an emergency department physician and an herbalist. Learn about some of her current favorite herbs, her heritage and how it's influenced her practice, how she weaves herbalism into her day job and much more! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow ...
Sep 18, 2020•32 min
Clary Sage is one of the most versatile and beloved essential oils on the market! Mountain Rose Herbs' certified aromatherapist, Christine Rice shares her expertise on this beautiful, complex essential oil. BROWSE OUR ESSENTIAL OILS: https://mrh.life/QualityIsEssential Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on...
Sep 11, 2020•7 min
Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture along on a plant walk through the middle elevation woods of the Western Cascades. In today's video they chat a bit about a couple of different St. John's Wort species. You can view the original video of the plant walk on our YouTube channel. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest F...
Sep 04, 2020•4 min
Mountain Rose Herbs sponsors five rescued raptors at the Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene, Oregon. We spent a morning recently visiting with one of them: Danu, a stunning osprey. The osprey's diet of live fish and, particularly, its ability to dive into water to catch them, is unique among North American raptors. Danu was one of two hatchlings rescued in June of 2011. We had such a wonderful day visiting with this beautiful raptor. You can see the original video of our visit with Danu on our You...
Aug 28, 2020•22 min
In today's episode of Herbal Radio, join host Bevin Clare as she interviews Brandon Ruiz. Brandon Ruiz is a community herbalist and urban farmer living in Charlotte, NC. He owns Atabey Choreto Medicinals and directs the CLT Herbal Accessibility Project and spends his time working in urban gardens, making herbal preparations and working with his community. Brandon works mainly with plants of the tropics, specifically from the Caribbean and in Borikén (Puerto Rico), his ancestral homeland. LINKS C...
Aug 21, 2020•49 min
We love a frosty root beer on a hot day! But corporate America has turned this classic drink into a high-sugar, artificially flavored imitation of the delicious beverage it once was. Fortunately, herbalist and naturopathic fizzician, Dr. Glen Nagel, came by to teach us how to make homemade root beer with immune-supporting, healthy ingredients like burdock, ginger, and astragalus. Let’s bring back real root beer! LINKS Original YouTube video Recipe and blog Join our community! Subscribe to the Mo...
Aug 17, 2020•19 min
Mountain Rose Herbs sponsors five rescued raptors at the Cascade Raptor Center in Eugene, Oregon. We spent an afternoon recently visiting with one of them: Guapo, a handsome Swainson's hawk. This beautiful raptor was such a joy to spend time with! Swainson's hawks are large, slender natives of the western plains. They are close in size and shape to our more common Red-tailed hawks, but have longer, narrower, more pointed wings, and a smaller bill and feet. We apologize for the chainsaw noise in ...
Aug 07, 2020•23 min
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. 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 prosperity. We'll talk about the threats and historical changes to our ecosystems, and discuss strategies to work and grow past them. We can do more than just "reduc...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Today's episode was recorded back in October 2013 at our flagship live event, Free Herbalism Project . Learn all about bitters from herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager, co-owners of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies in Eugene, OR. Check out our new bitters line! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs bl...
Jul 24, 2020•25 min
Gather 'round for some storytelling and another song with Appalachian naturalist and herbal troubadour Doug Elliott. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com...
Jul 17, 2020•8 min
In today's episode of the podcast, Mountain Rose Herbs' aromatherapist Christine Rice talks all about lavender essential oil. You'll learn about the scent, constituents, blending recommendations and more! LEARN MORE Guide to Different Lavender Oils Bath Bomb Recipe with Lavender BUY Organic Lavender Essential Oil Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitte...
Jul 10, 2020•5 min
People around the world have long looked to the marshmallow plant as both a food and a gentle remedy. Learn how to weave soothing marshmallow into your kitchen and apothecary creations. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mou...
Jul 03, 2020•3 min
Physician, herbalist, and author Tieraona Low Dog joins Mountain Rose Herbs to talk about adaptogenic herbs and how they can be useful during the stresses of modern life. Adaptogens have been around for centuries and are vital herbs for any herbalist's toolkit. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok ...
Jun 26, 2020•6 min
Tune in as herbalist and songwriter, Doug Elliot, shares the life lessons of an appleseed. His bright-spirited and wholesome demeanor is sure to bring a smile to anyone's day. Thanks for listening! Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Strengthening the bonds between peo...
Jun 19, 2020•4 min
Connection and community are now more important than ever, so we took the Free Herbalism Project online! Herb lovers have been joining us here in Oregon for our flagship event since 2013, and this spring, for the first time, we brought the botanical expertise and world-class entertainment to you via a virtual event—ALL FREE! This event was held on Zoom on Friday, May 29, 2020. ORIGINAL SCHEDULE 1PM – 1:30PM: Live music with Rising Appalachia 1:30PM to 2PM: The Missions of the American Herbalists...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 49 min
Tease your brain and tap your toes with Appalachian herbalist and sylvan songster Doug Elliott! Learn how to harvest the sweetest blackberries and pick your way to true love with brain-twisters and a boogie-licious ballad straight from the briar patch. Thanks for listening! Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on ...
May 18, 2020•7 min
Gather 'round as Appalachian naturalist and herbal troubadour Doug Elliott expounds on the origins, health benefits, and eccentricities of the bright, abundant, and versatile common dandelion. He also graces us with a tuneful ode to this backyard beauty, and once you discover its wonders, you'll surely want to sing along! Thanks for listening! Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouT...
May 08, 2020•7 min
"For so many of my patients, much of what’s driving their lack of well-being is rooted in the way they live their lives. Contrary to what science used to think—that we are victims of our genetics—we realize today that there are so many ways we can live our lives that can positively (or negatively) impact the expression of our genes. We’ve gone back to the ways of our grandmothers , leaning on ancient wisdom to inform new habits. Nature and nurture are intricately intertwined in the tapestry that...
Dec 14, 2018•6 min
A healthy digestive system is absolutely crucial for overall health. From the growing rate of C-sections, to the widespread use of proton pump inhibitors, NSAIDs and antibiotics, to the persistent state of stress many people are living with, there can be little wonder that the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, our foundation, is under siege. This session will explore the powerful role botanicals play in promoting GI health through the appropriate use of bitters, demulcents, nervines, and much more. T...
Dec 11, 2018•1 hr 29 min
While herbalism is often used to cure physical ailments, Guisepi has found that tea, and especially free tea, can also heal social and emotional ailments. Join us for the story of the Free Tea Party , as well as how we can build sustainability, community, and relationships through the power of sharing. Guisepi Spadafora has been traveling the country for more than a decade with Edna Lu the Free Tea Bus offering free tea as a community-building project. He finds joy in resource reclamation, tinke...
Dec 07, 2018•10 min
Juniper, these ground-hugging shrubs are common denizens of the temperate and arctic regions of the northern hemispheres, and are well-respected as practical, helpful trees in the Dolomites. Locals harvest the limbs and berries from high mountain crags, bringing them back to the villages and stables for protection, wealth and prosperity. Sit with Guido Masé as we explore the folklore of this aromatic botanical. Thanks for listening! Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com Join our communit...
Oct 25, 2018•5 min
All the members of the genus Artemisia, being moon-related, seem to have an affinity for mind-alteration and fortune-telling, but also banishing, cleansing, and forgetfulness. Sit with Guido Masé for a bit of Mugwort story time! Thanks for listening! Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountai...
Oct 25, 2018•6 min
