Herbal Radio

Mountain Rose Herbs•www.mountainroseherbs.com

Take your herbal education wherever you and your headphones go with the official Mountain Rose Herbs podcast, Herbal Radio. Between our two series, Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism with Tommy Nevar and the monthly featured Tea Talks with Jiling Lin, Herbal Radio offers invaluable insights from a diverse range of experts in their fields on topics surrounding herbalism, agriculture, conservation, and more. Subscribe to the podcast and download episodes to listen while working in the garden, adventuring out to the forest, or anywhere else you'd like to enjoy some herbal ear candy!

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Linden: The Upside Down Justice of the Linden Tree with Guido Masé

This is a very sacred and important tree in the land of the Ladins, the native inhabitants of the Dolomite region who have been living there, with an intact tradition, since before Roman times. In valleys such as the Val Gardena they still craft beautiful, intricate sculptures from linden wood. But the tree, which we know as a calming, soothing nervine that makes perhaps one of the most delicious teas imaginable, gets the most respect for being a tree of good counsel and calm judgement – as well...

Oct 24, 2018•7 min

Herbal First Aid for the Home with 7Song

Learn to set up and use a practical home first aid kit. Discover some of the useful plant allies to have around the house and how to apply them to common household maladies. Learn about herbs such as Chaparral, Yarrow, Echinacea, and Willow, as well as different ways to prepare and use these botanical friends. The goal of the class is for participants to feel comfortable responding to general first aid needs. Recorded at the Free Herbalism Project event in Eugene, OR. 7Song is an herbalist, teac...

Aug 17, 2017•1 hr 6 min

The Work of the United Plant Savers: Why Sustainable Herb Sourcing Matters

Susan Leopold, PhD The Work of the United Plant Savers: Why Sustainable Herb Sourcing Matters Join us for firsthand stories from the frontlines of the conservation work of the United Plant Savers! From sandalwood in Hawaii and peyote in Texas, to osha in Colorado and the ginseng of Appalachia, this talk will highlight several medicinal plants that need our engagement. The work of UpS is unique as there is no other organization dedicated to the conservation of at-risk native medicinal plants. As ...

Mar 16, 2017•54 min

Aromatics, Bitters, and Tonics: A Simple System to Support Well-being

Guido Masé Aromatics, Bitters, and Tonics: A Simple System to Support Well-being There are thousands of plants that are used for health around the world - the sheer number can seem daunting. But there are simple ways to start using these herbs, in safe and effective ways, to maximize wellness for yourself, your friends, and your family. We will explore three classes of botanicals, learn how inextricably tied they are to our own physiologies, and discover the crucial role they play in maintaining...

Jan 12, 2017•1 hr 53 min

Wild Plants for Food and Remedy in the Seasonal Cycles

Many of us feel lost and long for a way home to a right relationship with the earth and our plant allies. We seek ways to take our medicine and food into our own hands in ways that honor our connection to all beings and empower us as individuals. In this inspiring lecture, Heron Brae discusses seasonal patterns in relationship to plants, and the inner seasonal rhythms that echo within and around us. Calling attention to these patterns can help us deepen our relationship to the changing energies ...

Jan 04, 2017•1 hr 6 min

Traditions Not Trademark: The Fire Cider Controversy

Erin from Mountain Rose Herbs just returned from the International Herb Symposium where she had the chance to sit down with Rosemary Gladstar, Nicole Telkes of the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine, and Mary Blue of Farmacy Herbs to discuss the trademarking of our herbal traditions and a recent lawsuit against 3 herbalists. Want to support the cause? Donate here! http://freefirecider.com/donate/ Thanks for listening! Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com Join our community! Subscri...

Jun 22, 2016•16 min

Occupy Medical and Street Herbalism

Sue Sierralupe is the clinic manager and lead herbalist for Occupy Medical, a free integrated healthcare clinic in Eugene, Oregon where she treats community members and advocates for access to healthcare. In this episode, Sue gives a brief history of the Occupy movement, the clinic itself, and the evolution of the herbal medicine movement in America. Learn how to set up your own clinic and which herbs to start with for successful patient care. This presentation was recorded at the Free Herbalism...

Sep 11, 2015•1 hr 3 min

Energetics of Aphrodisiacs Part 2 with jim mcdonald

“Aphrodisiac” is a highly problematic term, predominantly because of the popular but mistaken belief that they create "automatic interest" in anyone/everyone who uses them. Products advertised with guarantees for amazing results often fail to deliver, or (not infrequently) are found to be adulterated with drugs. Looking at lists of plants deemed “aphrodisiacs”, we see everything from strong, druglike herbs (yohimbe) to culinary spices (ginger) to adaptogens (ashwangandha) and antispasmodics (kav...

Feb 03, 2015•1 hr 21 min

Energetics of Aphrodisiacs Part 1 with jim mcdonald

Feb 03, 2015•1 hr

Aromatic Plants + Osha Remedies

Howie and Steven from the Columbines School of Botanical Studies talk about the medicinal properties of aromatic plants on the respiratory, immune, and reproductive systems. They also cover a favorite western medicinal plant, Osha (Ligusticum) and offer practical alternatives to the wild root, like thyme, that are commonly cultivated and found in the kitchen. This presentation was recorded at the Free Herbalism Project in Eugene, OR. Learn more about the Columbines School of Botanical Studies at...

Jan 12, 2015•26 min

Bitters, Digestion, and Oregon Grape

Here's the first episode from our event with herbalists and botanists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager. Learn how bitters can help promote healthy digestion in many situations, sing along to That Bloated Feeling, and enjoy their Oregon Grape tips and expertise! This presentation was recorded at the Free Herbalism Project in Eugene, OR. Learn more about the Columbines School of Botanical Studies at BotanicalStudies.net . Thanks for listening! Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com Join o...

Jan 10, 2015•25 min

Community Herbalism: Cultivating Connections Pt.2

Rosemary Gladstar shares inspirations for growing the health freedom movement, building community health resiliency, leading plant stewardship where we live, setting up free herbal clinics and bartering herbal services to expand access where it's needed, and more plant wisdoms not to be missed! This presentation was recorded at the Free Herbalism Project in Eugene, OR in August of 2013. Thanks for listening! Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com...

Jul 15, 2013•42 min

Community Herbalism: Cultivating Connections Pt.1

Rosemary Gladstar shares inspirations for growing the health freedom movement, building community health resiliency, leading plant stewardship where we live, setting up free herbal clinics and bartering herbal services to expand access where it's needed, and more plant wisdoms not to be missed! This presentation was recorded at the Free Herbalism Project in Eugene, OR in August of 2013. Learn more about Rosemary at The Science and Art of Herbalism . Thanks for listening! Mountain Rose Herbs www....

Jul 13, 2013•52 min

Under the Oaks

Rose Madrone will lead an intimate discussion about the plants around us, ecology, and connectivity. Join us to create a group visualization "plant walk" with specimens to examine. Discover the plants around you and learn their relationship to specific habitats. 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 ...

Jul 11, 2013•45 min

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