Roses are a sensuous delight, but they also have many healing gifts. In this episode, Rebecca Altman and I discuss the very special gift roses have for reconnecting us with our core selves, even when we’re feeling tense and stressed. We also discuss the physical health benefits of rosehips and you’ll receive Rebecca’s rosehip liqueur recipe. Rebecca loves connecting people: to the earth, to plants, to each other, and to themselves. The underlying purpose behind all of her work is to help people ...
Oct 20, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, I’m sharing the respiratory health benefits of mullein leaf and I’ll show you how to make mullein tea. Mullein is not only a beautiful sight with its towering flowering stalks with those creamy yellow flowers, but it’s also wonderful for coughs and lung inflammation from all kinds of irritants and pathologies, such as asthma or an upper respiratory infection. Once you experience mullein’s ability to soothe the respiratory system, you’ll be amazed at the power of this ubiquitous ...
Oct 13, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, Nina Lawrin and I explore the many benefits walnuts bring to us, including some that may sound a bit surprising at first listen (but which I think you’ll love exploring for yourself). Also, you don’t want to miss Nina’s delicious recipe for Raw Vegan Walnut and Coffee Cheesecake-Torte, which is her twist on a Ukrainian walnut torte that is traditionally eaten at Christmas, weddings, and other celebrations. Nina is an ethnobotanist, urban forager, permaculture designer, artist, f...
Oct 06, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Listen in as Anna Rósa Róbertsdóttir and I explore the many gifts of blueberries. Delicious and rich in health benefits, blueberries are a pleasurable way to incorporate plant medicine into our lives. Anna Rósa has generously shared two fabulous blueberry breakfast bowl recipes for you to enjoy and also a handout with research into the health benefits of blueberries. A medical herbalist, Anna Rósa has been running her own clinic in Iceland for over 30 years. To paraphrase one of my favorite take...
Sep 29, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Herbs have so many gifts! Most of us start out from a framework of, “What herb is good for ‘x’ symptom or disease?” While that’s natural, there’s so much more that we can explore. Burdock is no exception! Listen in as Selima Harleston Lust shares how the deep roots of burdock became a friend and ally as she traversed her healing journey from trauma. You’ll also receive Selima’s fabulous recipe for Liver Love Hot Chocolate! Although everyone’s path will look a bit different, I hope you’ll draw so...
Sep 22, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
There are so many lavender benefits! It’s frustrating to me that this herb gets shrugged off as a scent in cleaning supplies or only used as an essential oil. The reality is the whole plant makes powerful medicine and delicious treats. In this episode, I’m sharing many lavender benefits plus showing you how easy it is to make lavender honey. ---- Get full show notes including a transcript of this episode at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleed...
Sep 15, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 11
I'm so happy to be joined today by Marc Williams. I've known of Marc for many years, and then a few years ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing him for our Wild Remedies docuseries while we were at the International Herbs Symposium. Marc has a very impressive background as an ethnobiologist and teacher, with decades of study on how we can work with botanicals and other life forms for food, medicine, and beauty in a regenerative manner. I loved getting to spend time with him and I’m excited to ...
Aug 25, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 10
There is much clinical evidence of the health benefits of St. John’s Wort for the nervous system, the liver, the skin, helping people with depression and more! However, there also are some significant cautions to be aware of with this plant. In this episode, I’ll also be showing you how to avoid St. John’s Wort side effects while working safely with the many gifts St. John’s Wort has to offer. ---- Get full show notes including a transcript of this episode at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com For mor...
Aug 04, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 9
I'm delighted to have my good friend and fellow herbalist Kami McBride on the podcast today. Kami is the author of The Herbal Kitchen and teaches online courses on how to grow your confidence and skills using herbs in your daily life for prevention and herbal self-care. Kami has over thirty years of experience teaching herbal medicine. Her teaching is steeped in her calling to inspire a culture that embraces caring for our bodies with healing herbs, a deep connection with the earth, and a lifest...
Jul 14, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Today's guest is Ann Armbrecht. Ann is the director of the Sustainable Herbs Program under the auspices of the American Botanical Council. She is also a writer and anthropologist whose work explores the relationship between humans and the earth through her work with plants and plant medicine. Ann is the co-producer of the video documentary Numen: The Nature of Plants , and the author of the award-winning ethnographic book memoir, Thin Places: A Pilgrimage Home , based on her research in Nepal. I...
Jul 07, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 7
I'm thrilled to be joined today by Damiana Calvario. I've known Damiana for a couple of years now, and we've had the opportunity to share and support each other's work in a variety of ways. Damiana is a mixed woman of color, daughter, sister, caregiver, community member, 1st generation immigrant. Born and raised in so-called Mexico City to a large family, she inherited both her mother's and father's lineages. Currently living as a guest in Chumash land, Damiana's practice blends together her Mex...
Jun 30, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Calming and delicious while also being powerfully medicinal, there are so many lemon balm benefits. In this episode, I discuss the many reasons you would want to welcome lemon balm into your life. I also discuss some very misunderstood side effects of lemon balm. Listen as I share my favorite lemon balm tea recipes, which show you how to get the most relaxing lemon balm tea benefits. ---- Get full show notes including a transcript of this episode at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com For more behind-t...
Jun 23, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Nettle brings a sensation that no other herb brings, creating an unforgettable experience for any herbalist. In this episode, I sit down with Rosemary Gladstar, author of 12 books, including Medicinal Herbs, A Beginners Guide . She is also the author and director of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism , and the co-founder of the International Herbs Symposium. We discussed her journey to becoming an herbalist and how she has helped countless others start using medicina...
Jun 16, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Stinging nettle is a powerful healing herb, and stinging nettle tea has many benefits. Nettles grow in damp, nutrient-rich soils in temperate climates. Most species are perennial, and they often grow in patches or clumps. True to their name, they sting. If you casually brush against the leaves or stems, their hollow needle-like projections inject a slightly irritating substance into your skin. "The sting" is usually a minor irritation and can be therapeutic. Some people with arthritis find that ...
Jun 09, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Herbs are powerful medicines. I've seen them bring instant relief to bee stings and other painful injuries. I've seen them heal up surgical wounds so fast that it amazed doctors, and I've seen them reduce blood pressure and relieve arthritis. I've seen them bring welcome relief to insomniacs and help people clear up acne to reveal radiant skin underneath. I even credit my miraculous recovery from a terminal autoimmune disease to herbal medicine. Yes, herbs are powerful! They're accessible, and t...
Jun 09, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the Herbs With Rosalee podcast. I'm your host Rosalee de la Forêt. I created this podcast as a way to both inspire and empower you to work with herbs. Whether you've been steeping yourself in the herbal world for decades, or you're just starting to dip your toes in, this show is for you. In this introductory episode, I'm going to let you know what to expect from this podcast. I also share a bit about myself and my motivations for starting this new audio adventure. ---- Get full show n...
Jun 09, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Curious about the healing nature of plants? You're in the right place. I'm Rosalee de la Forêt, and I'm passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. On this podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health. My goal is that you'll walk away from each episode f...
Jun 02, 2021•2 min
