Herb-infused vinegar is a fragrant and versatile formula for a myriad of purposes. Learn how to make a lavender and rosemary infused vinegar to be used for cooking, cleaning, and body care. Quick and easy herbal vinegar might soon be your new favorite herbal preparation! Click Here to watch the video of Kami and see the full recipe. Learn more about Kami McBride at: Living Awareness: Herbal Remedies and Healthy Living Check out her book to discover fun new recipes: The Herbal Kitchen You may als...
Oct 07, 2021•9 min
Join clinical herbalist, field botanist, and nutrition educator, Shana Lipner Grover, as she brings us to Mount Pisgah Arboretum to discuss one of her favorite plants in the Berberidaceae family: Oregon grape. Shana loves Oregon grape for its bitter tannins and its affinity for liver and gut health. This wonderful western North American plant ally can be harvested sustainably and can be easily identified by its spiny leaves, blue berries, and golden flowers. Shana was a student of award-winning ...
Sep 29, 2021•27 min
We love good chocolate, but we don’t always love the cost and we’d like to have a little more control about what goes into our chocolate bars. So, we’re really excited about this easy, delicious, homemade chocolate bar recipe that has just a few pure ingredients! Join Mountain Rose Herbs' own chocolate-making enthusiast, Mason, as he shows us how to customize homemade chocolate with organic cacao, peanut butter, maca, and bee pollen—and all for less money than store-bought chocolate. Whether you...
Sep 24, 2021•4 min
Enjoy Lisa Ganora’s conversational storytelling as she explores the connection between our ancient organoleptic skills as mammalian creatures, and modern research in phytochemistry. We touch on herbalists’ roles as land stewards and water protectors during our climate change crisis. We laugh as Lisa demonstrates her scratch, snort, sniff, savor, and spit method of organoleptic connections. We discuss the simple yet important role that sitting with plants has, before reading plant textbooks. Lisa...
Sep 16, 2021•56 min
Linda Conroy dedicates her life to connecting with the green world. She is a practicing herbalist and avid forager, providing herbal education, workshops, apprenticeships, individual consultations, and small-batch herbal products. Linda asks, “What if nourishment works?” Introduced to herbalism by the vibrancy of living plants in the natural world, Linda now guides spontaneous learning experiences for apprentices, and curates collaborative leadership opportunities through Moonwise Herbs , The Mi...
Sep 03, 2021•53 min
Doctor Ingrid Bauer, MD bridges conventional and alternative medical paradigms to expand access to holistic healthcare. Learn about her journey from farmgirl to street medic, and onwards to co-founding Five Flavors Herbs , then becoming an internal medicine physician at a community healthcare clinic in rural northern California. Enjoy Ingrid’s insights on when she prefers herbs to drugs, common red flags for herbalists, and the realities of weaving integrative medicine into a formal western medi...
Aug 26, 2021•39 min
Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture out to the meadows in the middle elevation zones of the Western Cascades. Here, you will learn about Rudbeckia occidentalis, commonly called Western Cone Flower. You may be familiar with Rudbeckia's close garden relative, Black-Eyed Susan. Rudbeckia is both a helpful supportive herb and a great lesson in etymology. The roots can be used similarly to echinacea or dandelion and are a lovely alterative ally. <...
Aug 17, 2021•6 min
Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they again venture out to the lava beds in the middle elevation zones of the Western Cascades. This time you will learn about Ceanothus velutinus, commonly called Red Root or Sticky Laurel. Ceanothus is not only a delicious pleasure tea and fragrant leaf used in hydrosols, but it is also a crucial plant in our ecosystem. It has nitrogen-fixing roots that work to correct the nitrogen levels in our soils, especially in area...
Aug 12, 2021•8 min
Enjoy a rich conversation on approaching western herbs from East Asian medicine perspectives, using botanical analogues in commerce as substitutes for popular at- risk wild plants, sustainable and accessible herbalism, and the adventurous twists and turns of a botanically- inspired life. Enjoy a special song at the end from the multi- talented Benjamin! Benjamin Zappin, LAc is a herbalist and Licensed Acupuncturist from California. He has been practicing an integration of Western and East Asian ...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Today's episode is a recording of Althea Northage-Orr's keynote speech at the 2019 Great Lakes Herb Faire. This year, they are hosting a virtual conference with an amazing lineup of presenters! Be sure to check them out at GreatLakesHerbFaire.org . Great Lakes Herb Faire September 10 - 12, 2021 LEARN MORE KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION Althea will talk about the vital role that we all can play in bringing knowledge of plants back into the mainstream. From the basic home skills that our grandmothers and gra...
Jul 20, 2021•37 min
In today's episode of Meet the Herbalist with Bevin Clare, we’re joined by the one and only jim mcdonald. Let's listen in to find out what he's been up to lately, a little bit of his backstory, stories of being a teacher, his advice to aspiring herbalists and much more! This is such a fun episode, we hope you enjoy! In 1996, jim mcdonald's life changed when he drank tea from a wild plant he harvested from the land he lived upon. Since those first sips of strange tea, his life in the woods and me...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture out to the meadows in the middle elevation zones of the Western Cascades. Here, you will learn about Castilleja, commonly called Paintbrush. In Oregon, we happen to be in the center of biodiversity for Paintbrush, meaning that we are lucky to have many varieties of the species in one place! Paintbrush is a bright and beautiful plant and can be many different colors but, surprisingly, the colorful part of the ...
Jul 01, 2021•5 min
Jiling discusses spices and health, accessibility in herbalism, and supporting the viability of herbalism as a career path with herbalist and world traveler Bevin Clare. Bevin is a professor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health and the program director of the MS in Clinical Herbal Medicine program. She holds a MSc in Infectious Disease and has studied herbal medicine around the world. Bevin is the author of Spice Apothecary, and the current President of the American Herbalists Guild....
Jun 29, 2021•45 min
Blending essential oils can seem like a challenging task until you learn the basics of top, middle, and bottom notes and how to harmoniously combine them. Heather Irvine, from Herbal Academy, walks us through easy ways to arrange scents and different ways to describe what you're smelling. Ready to create your own perfume? Blend along as Heather teaches us how to make her special Orange Blossom roll-on perfume with step-by-step directions. For this recipe, you'll need jojoba oil, sweet orange, pa...
Jun 17, 2021•9 min
In today's episode of Meet the Herbalist with Bevin Clare, we get to hear from Lucretia VanDyke. With a journey that began as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents’ farm, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. A holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic and reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, she has accumulated over 3,000 hours of training. She has stud...
Jun 11, 2021•51 min
Today's episode is an excerpt from our spring online Free Herbalism Project hosted on April 8, 2021. ~CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL EVENT ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL~ Blend along with Christine as she makes a unique scent using the oils in our Classic Essential Oil Kit. Explore basic blending concepts, helpful tips, thoughts on aroma strength, and what to do with your newly made creation. To get your FREE Mountain Rose Herbs Journal, visit MRH.Life/Journal Thanks for listening! Mountain Rose Herbs www...
Jun 04, 2021•58 min
Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture out to the lava beds in the middle elevation zones of the Western Cascades. Here, you will learn about Phacelia, also known as Scorpionweed. Phacelia is an interesting, diverse, and edible plant that can be categorized in either the Hydrophyllaceae or Boraginaceae family depending on which botanist you speak with and where you are regionally. VISIT THE COLUMBINES SCHOOL OF BOTANICAL STUDIES ONLINE Thanks for ...
May 28, 2021•4 min
Today's episode is with Jiling Lin. She reads her article "Fruiting Beauty" from the inaugural Mountain Rose Herbs journal! It's a wonderful read, and makes for a great listen as well. To get your FREE Mountain Rose Herbs Journal, visit MRH.Life/Journal FOR MORE FROM JILING>> JilingLin.com Thanks for listening! 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 Tw...
May 21, 2021•19 min
Today's episode is an excerpt from our spring online Free Herbalism Project hosted on April 8, 2021. Throughout history people of color have played important roles in the world of healthcare. From the granny midwife, herbalist, abolitionist, from our food for the soul to the medicine women who united communities. Join me in speaking their names to understand their journey and the importance of their contribution to the world of the healing arts. With a journey that began as a little girl mixing ...
May 14, 2021•59 min
Today's episode is an excerpt from our spring online Free Herbalism Project hosted on April 8, 2021. Happy Spring! In this presentation we’ll be looking at the many gifts of some favorite spring flowers and learn some wisdom from these ephemeral beings. Rosalee will also be sharing invitations and recipes to bring more spring growth and beauty into your life. Rosalee is passionate about inspiring people to turn to the healing gifts of medicinal plants and nature connection. She is the author of ...
May 07, 2021•53 min
Today's episode is an excerpt from our spring online Free Herbalism Project hosted on April 8, 2021. This presentation was the inspiring and informative intro with our guest emcee Bevin Clare . She covers a few of her favorite spring flowers, and notes their traits and some lesser known facts. It's a fun, short presentation, but we think you'll have a lot of takeaways from it. Stay tuned for more Free Herbalism Project excerpts in the coming weeks! Looking for an opportunity to receive exclusive...
Apr 29, 2021•11 min
Smreka is a simple and delicious fermented beverage from Bosnia. All you need to make it is juniper berries, water, and a bit of time. If you’re looking to add some additional fermented goodness to promote gut health, look no further than smreka. In this video, Mason from Mountain Rose Herbs will teach you how to make it, and how to add some fun ingredients to make it even tastier. ~CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE ORIGINAL YOUTUBE VIDEO~ Looking for an opportunity to receive exclusive Mountain Rose Herb...
Apr 22, 2021•7 min
Join botanically inclined herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager as they venture out to the lava beds in the middle elevation zones of the Western Cascades. Here, you will learn about the Blackcap Raspberry (Rubus leucodermis), one of Steven's favorite Pacific Northwest berries and a good astringent ally. << CLICK HERE to watch the original YouTube video>> RSVP for the online Free Herbalism Project Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe t...
Apr 01, 2021•7 min
In today's episode of Meet the Herbalist with Bevin Clare, we get to hear from Jiling Lin, L.Ac., an Earth-centered acupuncturist, herbalist, and yoga teacher. Jiling facilitates integrative embodied-wellness events nationally and internationally, including wilderness-immersion retreats, herbal workshops, community acupuncture, and emergency medical support. Listen as this inspiring herbalist, educator, and practitioner brings together Traditional Chinese Medicine with western herbalism in pract...
Mar 11, 2021•45 min
Much of what is happening around us regarding climate change is essentially invisible because the effects take time to build up and it’s hard to draw conclusions about one particular event. But the land and plants are beginning to show us the effects of climate events over time. Our friends at Mount Pisgah Arboretum have been challenged by climate change impacts on native Douglas fir trees throughout the park. Learn more about how they are listening to the land to understand the impact of climat...
Mar 02, 2021•7 min
TO VIEW THE ORIGINAL VIDEO VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL 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 manzanita (Arctostaphylos), an astringent ally. 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 ...
Feb 12, 2021•8 min
In today's episode of Meet the Herbalist with Bevin Clare, we’re joined by the one and only Rosemary Gladstar. You’ll find out what she’s up to these days, what plants she’s been interacting with lately, what advice she’d give to her younger self, advice to the young budding herbalists of today and so much more. Subscribe to the Herbal Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose...
Jan 22, 2021•46 min
Join Shawn Donnille, CEO and owner of Mountain Rose Herbs, as he talks about how environmental principles are ingrained in every facet and aspect of the company, even in the customer service department where our industrial printers use soy-based vegetable wax inks and where we take recycling very seriously. 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...
Jan 09, 2021•4 min
In today's episode of Meet the Herbalist with Bevin Clare, we get to hear from Indy Srinath, an educator, permaculturist, and global forager. With roots in Appalachian forest farming, she now is working in Los Angeles’ Skid Row doing rooftop gardening and connecting the community to urban agriculture and herbal wellness. Learn how Indy builds bridges to address food justice issues and community empowerment. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain...
Dec 29, 2020•31 min
Today's episode originally appeared on our first ever Online Free Herbalism Project. To view the event video in its entirety, visit our YouTube channel . ~Browse our extensive line of high quality essential oils~ Join Christine Rice from Mountain Rose Herbs as she covers aromatherapy and essential oil basics. Topics include: what are essential oils are and how they are crafted, safety and storage, safe dilutions and appropriate use, basic blending, and easy ways to incorporate essential oils int...
Dec 18, 2020•52 min
