►►► To enroll in Rooted Medicine Circle (through Jan 25, 2023 – but after that, you can add yourself to the waitlist for 2024): https://www.rootedmedicinecircle.com/ One of the most common questions I get is, “How do I get started with herbs?” In this episode, I share three tips to help you on the road toward a deep, working knowledge of herbs and herbal medicine. After listening in, you’ll know: ► Why are plants your best teachers – and how can you learn from them? ► Why it’s better to learn a ...
Jan 25, 2023•13 min•Season 7Ep. 4
►►► Get started making herbal medicines with our Rooted Medicine Circle Mini Course happening January 17th-25th. Register for free here: www.herbalminicourse.com Citrus may be more commonly thought of as a food than as an herb, but from peel to pulp to seeds, citrus bursts with powerful gifts. Whether you’re looking for a tasty way to enhance digestion, soothe a sore throat, or just enjoy a delicious drink, we’ve got you covered in this episode with Emily Han. (And those are just a few of the wa...
Jan 18, 2023•37 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Would you like an ally that can help to increase your energy naturally while dynamically supporting your immune system? If that’s you, then you’ll love this episode on Astragalus benefits! Astragalus membranaceus , also known as Astragalus propinquus , is filled with so many powerful gifts. This is a plant I would never want to be without, especially during the winter months. After listening in, you’ll know: ► What is the best way to improve immune system function? ► Does it matter what species ...
Jan 11, 2023•24 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Ever wonder what it takes to run a podcast? In this episode, I share a behind the scenes view of the Herbs with Rosalee podcast. The beginning of the year seems like a good time not only to look back but also to share my wins, challenges, and ideas for the future with you. YOU are very much why I produce the podcast. I really couldn’t do this without you! I hope you’ll find this glimpse backstage interesting, whether you’ve been listening to the show from day one or if you’re brand new. After li...
Jan 04, 2023•25 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Pine ( Pinus spp.) gives us so many gifts beyond its timber. The needles, pine resin, bark, and pollen are all potent herbal medicines. While towering ponderosa pine trees are not often thought of as herbs, this is powerful plant medicine. The land that my husband and I live on and caretake is filled with ponderosa pine trees and in this episode, I share my love for these majestic plants. I also explain how to make two versions of pine needle tea. One can be potent herbal medicine. The other is ...
Dec 21, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 12
In this episode about the abundant gifts of coffee, I speak with herbalist Olatokunboh Obasi. At the time of this episode, Ola was visiting family in Kenya, the birthplace of coffee. After listening to Ola’s profound appreciation for this lovely plant, I suspect you’ll never view coffee in quite the same way again! You’ll also receive access to Ola’s wonderful recipe for Coffee Scrub. (This would make a luscious holiday gift, too.) By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► Who should avoid coff...
Dec 14, 2022•48 min•Season 6Ep. 11
There’s so much to love about evening primrose (Oenothera spp.)! In this episode, you’ll get to listen in as I discuss the many gifts of this beautiful plant with herbalist and teacher, Ginger Webb. As you’ll see, evening primrose is not only swoon-worthy, but it’s abundant. Almost everybody has an evening primrose that grows in their region. And the various species are similar enough in their medicinal properties that they’re essentially interchangeable. As a listener, you’ll also have access t...
Dec 07, 2022•39 min•Season 6Ep. 10
You have a treat in store with this episode featuring Henriette Kress and focusing on the gifts of elecampane ( Inula helenium ). I think you’ll see right away that Henriette is a very gentle soul and very modest in spite of the wealth of herbal knowledge she possesses. She even shares things about elecampane that were new to me (and that’s saying something, after years of being herb-obsessed)! As a listener, you’ll also have access to Henriette’s effective and yummy elecampane cough syrup recip...
Nov 30, 2022•30 min•Season 6Ep. 9
There are sooooo many benefits of sage herb! In the United States, the sage herb often gets ignored except as a tasty addition to the Thanksgiving stuffing. But there are lots of reasons to love sage herb every day of the year. In this episode, I share my love of sage, including sage tea benefits. You’ll also receive a yummy sore throat relief recipe featuring sage and lemon. Sage (Salvia officinalis) is so amazing for a sore throat! It’s been shown to be even more effective and have more benefi...
Nov 23, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 8
There are so many hawthorn berry benefits! In this episode, you’ll see how nourishing hawthorn is for the heart and for chronic inflammation. I’ll also share my favorite hawthorn berry extract recipe—it’s so yummy (and so good for you), it’ll be hard to keep enough in the house! By the end of this episode, you’ll see why I’m excited every year when the hawthorn fruit is ripe! After listening in, you’ll know: ► Why hawthorn berry (or fruit) is a great herb for almost everybody…and who should cons...
Nov 16, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 7
In this episode, I discuss how to use herbal infused body oils for dry skin and so much more with Kami McBride. I know you’re going to get so many ideas for your own apothecary of effective, kid-safe home remedies as you listen to Kami! This episode is in celebration of her online course, Handcrafted Herbal Oils. This course shows you exactly how to make your own shelf-stable and potent oils using the simplest of ingredients. (Not to mention, they’ll be a fraction of the cost of purchasing ready...
Nov 09, 2022•47 min•Season 6Ep. 6
I am thrilled to bring you this conversation about reishi mushrooms with Asia Suler. In this interview, Asia shares reishi through a beautiful lens. If you aren't already welcoming reishi into your life, her sharing will probably inspire you to do so. As you’ll see, I just finished reading her book, Mirrors in the Earth , which I absolutely loved and highly recommend. Don’t miss out on getting a free printable recipe card for Asia’s super-yummy and medicinal Reishi Maple Truffles! (You’ll find t...
Nov 02, 2022•58 min•Season 6Ep. 5
There are so many rose hips benefits. Of course, rose hips are famous for their vitamin C content, but rose hips benefits go way beyond that! I especially love them for their power to help modulate chronic inflammation. In this episode, I’ll also show you how to make rose hip tea for the most benefits. (You’ll be able to taste the difference if you brew using this method!) After listening in, you’ll know: ► Why it’s important to taste rose hips when you harvest ► Whether it matters what species ...
Oct 26, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 4
There are so many echinacea benefits! And yes, while echinacea tincture is an excellent herb for the immune system, that’s just one of echinacea’s many gifts! In this episode, you’ll learn the best ways to work with Echinacea, including my favorite method (which is totally underrated). And I’ll show you how to make a potent echinacea tincture! After listening in, you’ll know: ► Safety considerations - what you have to know before working with this plant. ► Why it’s so important to either grow th...
Oct 19, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is one of those common herbs that is too easily overlooked. But chamomile deserves our praise and appreciation. Although it’s gentle, this herb gives us powerful medicine for babies, the elderly, and everyone in between. It can be a soothing, yet highly effective ally for sleepless nights, digestive upsets, skin issues, conjunctivitis…and the list goes on! In this episode, I’m talking about the many gifts of chamomile with my fellow herbalist and longtime friend...
Oct 12, 2022•38 min•Season 6Ep. 2
I had such a blast with this episode about the myriad gifts of holy basil, in part because my guest, Lucretia VanDyke, is so infectiously fun. But also because I blissfully started the day with her recipe for Herbal Love Pancakes and that is definitely not to be missed. Lucretia brings so much joy and creative energy to her work! Even if you’ve long loved holy basil, I suspect you’ll come away from this episode knowing even more ways to work with this wonderful herb. You’ll also receive instant ...
Oct 05, 2022•50 min•Season 6Ep. 1
I'm so excited to bring you this conversation about cinnamon with herbalist Bevin Clare. Bevin has a profound love for cinnamon ... she even named her daughter after cinnamon! Beyond that, she is filled with so much information about how to work with herbs beyond capsules and expensive products, so that you can really enjoy them in your everyday life. You’ll also receive instant FREE access to Bevin’s luscious Heart Synergy Fudge recipe. With its easy-to-find ingredients, this recipe is such a w...
Sep 28, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Despite its unusual taste and smell, valerian root is one of the most popular herbs of our time. Valerian root is especially amazing for both anxiety and sleep! In this episode, I’m going to share tips on how best to work with valerian root for anxiety and sleep. And I’m gonna show you how to avoid valerian root side effects. You also have the opportunity to access a free ebook all about valerian. After listening in, you’ll know: ► Why it’s important to match the herb to the person, rather than ...
Sep 21, 2022•19 min•Season 5Ep. 9
►►► Learn more about Cooling Inflammation here: http://herbalintensive.com/ Inflammation is at the root of many chronic illnesses. And yet...not all inflammation is bad and it's important to know the difference. It's also important to know how to heal the bad kind of inflammation. Herbs and foods are uniquely suited to help you balance inflammation. But the details are important...incomplete or just plain wrong information is rampant on the Internet. It's not as simple as take "this" for "that"....
Sep 19, 2022•19 min
►►► Register for my webinar, How to Heal Chronic Inflammation with Herbs , here: http://herbalintensive.com/ Herbs can help with chronic inflammation. But for the best results, you need to know which herbs to work with, what dosages to take, and more. My webinar, How to Heal Chronic Inflammation with Herbs , will help you to avoid common mistakes and get the best results with herbs. This free webinar is available September 15th & 16th at various times in your time zone. ► You can register fo...
Sep 14, 2022•4 min
The health benefits of the self heal plant are so amazing! Sadly, self heal ( Prunella vulgaris ) is often overlooked or dismissed as an unwanted weed. But that’s a mistake! In this episode, I’m going to share some fascinating new research on self heal, especially in regards to skin health and cancer. The versatile self-heal plant is also a great herb to turn to for many everyday health complaints. For example, self heal can help to relieve: ► Minor scrapes, cuts, and burns ► Sore throats ► The ...
Sep 07, 2022•19 min•Season 5Ep. 8
If you love practical herbalism, you're really going to enjoy this episode with Mel Mutterspaugh about the many, many gifts of plantain ( Plantago spp.)! Mel shares so many simple and practical ways to work with this abundant and powerful herb that you'll undoubtedly walk away with some new recipes and methods to try for yourself. By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► Why Mel says, “When in doubt: plantain.” ► A fun way to introduce kids to plantain for little ouchies or bug bites ► How a p...
Aug 31, 2022•35 min•Season 5Ep. 7
I was literally jumping up and down for joy when Abby shared that she was choosing bee balm (Monarda didyma) for this episode because this is such a fun plant. More than that, though, bee balm is powerfully medicinal, can be used for seasoning food (more on this later), and it’s great for pollinators. By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► Multiple ways to work with bee balm medicinally (it’s great for colds and flu, among other things!) ► What bee balm teaches us about balancing community w...
Aug 24, 2022•54 min•Season 5Ep. 6
The comfrey plant has soooo many benefits, but it’s also one of the most controversial herbs out there. In this episode, I’m sharing safety tips for working with both comfrey root and comfrey leaf. Plus, I’ll be showing you exactly how to make a deeply healing comfrey plant poultice. Worked with correctly, comfrey is a powerful healing ally. But work with it incorrectly and you could end up doing more harm than good… thus, the controversy over comfrey safety. After listening to this episode, you...
Aug 17, 2022•26 min•Season 5Ep. 5
The medicinal flowers and leaves of hawthorn ( Crataegus spp.) offer so many gifts, especially for nourishing our hearts. In this episode, I share the benefits of hawthorn flowers and leaves, along with a few cautions to know about. I also share a proven way to make hawthorn tea so you can enjoy the best health benefits. After listening, you’ll know: ► Why hawthorn is such a powerful herb to support heart health ► Who should NOT work with hawthorn ► The most effective way to brew potent tea with...
Aug 10, 2022•14 min
The elder shrub is two medicines in one! The health benefits of elderberry and elderflower are distinct from one another. Learn how you can get the best health benefits of elderberry and elderflower and receive easy-to-make recipes for elderflower tea, elderberry syrup, and elderberry tea. After listening, you’ll know: ► When to call on elderflower and/or elderberry, depending on your particular situation ► How to brew a potent elderflower tea ► How to make your own elderberry syrup (and save lo...
Aug 03, 2022•11 min
My guest today, Sajah Popham, has so much wisdom to share about the benefits of wild lettuce for pain relief! Wild lettuce is one of those herbs that is both underrated and overrated. There’s a lot to understand to be able to work effectively with herbs for pain relief and wild lettuce is no exception. By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► What kind of pain wild lettuce is particularly well-suited to help relieve ► What strength and dosage of wild lettuce is generally needed for pain relief...
Jul 27, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 4
In this episode, KP Khalsa will be sharing herbal home remedies for migraines. If you or someone you know suffers from migraine headaches, you know exactly how miserable and life-disrupting they are…and what a difference it would make to find a permanent solution to the upheaval they create. KP shares a comprehensive approach to the treatment of migraines. This includes herbs to abort or suppress migraines so that you can be free of the pain they cause while you address and heal underlying facto...
Jul 20, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 3
There must be a thousand health benefits of the yarrow plant (Achillea millefolium)! This herb continually surprises me with all that it can do! In this episode, I’m excited to share lots about yarrow including favorite present day uses, current medical research, and even traditional historical uses. I’m also sharing a recipe for yarrow tea with you. People have been relying on yarrow tea for colds and flu for hundreds of years. That’s because it works so well! It’s effective for relieving gener...
Jul 13, 2022•23 min•Season 5Ep. 2
The cleavers plant gives us so many benefits! It’s a weed you can eat plus make excellent medicine with. One of my favorite things about cleavers is that this plant gives us medicine you can’t find the equivalent of at a drugstore. What drug provides minerals while also moving lymph!? (And that’s just one of its many gifts!) In this episode, I’ll also be showing you a favorite simple recipe for cleavers juice (or succus). It’s nutrient-dense, with a fresh, green flavor. You can sip it straight o...
Jul 06, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 1
