In this episode, my bestie, Rebecca Altman, and I dive deeper into one of our favorite herbs for resilience, tulsi (also known as holy basil). While we do talk about what tulsi can do for you, this episode is much more than a simple list of tulsi health benefits! Instead, we’re showing you how much fun you can have, creatively welcoming tulsi into your life. We share some delectable tulsi recipes and ideas with you. And we share our approach to Building Resilience, which includes not only formin...
Apr 10, 2024•51 min•Ep. 134
Today is a special episode! That’s partly because I’m with my bestie, Rebecca Altman. But also because we’re talking about something near and dear to both of our hearts: simple and practical ways to build resilience. Because life’s too short and too precious to be trapped in a dread of Monday mornings, right? “Monday mornings” might not ever go away, but your experience of them can change. ►►► That’s why we’re excited to share a week-long herbal resilience adventure that’s all about fun, ease, a...
Apr 03, 2024•55 min•Ep. 133
Today marks the first time mugwort ( Artemisia vulgaris ) has been spotlighted on the show. And as you’ll see, this is a plant with a variety of culinary, medicinal, and historical uses! So I love that today’s guest, Corinna Wood, chose mugwort as a focus for our conversation. As a listener, you also have access to Corinna’s recipe for Mugwort Vinegar. Corinna shares that mugwort is her favorite herbal vinegar because it’s sooooo flavorful! There’s a free, downloadable and printable recipe card ...
Mar 27, 2024•58 min•Ep. 132
After 50 years of working with herbs, Dr. Mary Bove has a lot of wisdom and insights to share! In this episode, we get to hear about her love for lemon balm. She also gives a great summary on the lemon balm and hypothyroidism issue. You’ll also get to hear her take on herbs for pregnancy. This is something I’m asked about a lot and Mary is an expert in the subject. So I’m excited to be able to share her thoughts. And as a listener, you also have access to Mary’s recipe for Lemon Rose Tea. There’...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 131
It was so much fun to have Richo Cech on the show to talk about the benefits of Andrographis , also known as the “king of bitters.” Besides all things Andrographis , Richo also covers some gardening advice and even life philosophies. We also hear why Richo loves chilis so much and what he includes in his herbal medicine kit. As a listener, you also have access to Richo’s recipe for Andrographis tincture (and you’ll hear why this is one of the herbal medicines Richo reached for when he came down ...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 130
Weeds are some of our most powerful and most loved medicines and self-heal ( Prunella vulgaris ) is a fantastic example of this. So I was really happy when my guest today, Caroline Gagnon, chose the beautiful and unassuming self heal as the focus herb for this episode. Do you already love self-heal? After listening in, I have no doubt you’ll catch Caroline’s enthusiasm for this lovely herb! As you’ll see, she includes self-heal in herbal formulations for all sorts of health concerns, everything ...
Mar 06, 2024•55 min•Ep. 129
I felt like I found a kindred spirit in this interview! And not just because we both love cats! Dr. Laurie Dohmen, an herbalist and veterinarian, deeply loves valerian ( Valeriana officinalis ) just like I do. And she works with valerian in a very interesting way. For example, she shares how a valerian tea blend really saved the day when she had an extremely stressful experience after being robbed (and how valerian helped her to still show up for her patients). As a listener, you’ll also have ac...
Feb 28, 2024•50 min•Ep. 128
Today’s episode is my third interview with jim mcdonald and it’s brimming with soooo much information about the health benefits of mullein ( Verbascum spp). When jim told me he wanted to do a really long episode on mullein, I admittedly wasn’t prepared for how long he really wanted to go. But he told me that he never feels like he gets to truly share all that he wants to share about mullein. And who am I to deny him (or you, for that matter!) that opportunity? So grab your cup of tea, get cozy a...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 127
Do you love chamomile? I love chamomile! Yay, Matricaria chamomilla ! And as you’ll see, my guest today, Rebecca Luna, loves chamomile, too. We talked about chamomile tea, chamomile oil, chamomile glycerite, chamomile baths… We full-on fan-girled about chamomile’s gifts for babies, for harried parents, throughout menopause, and into elderhood. We also chatted about what it’s like running an herbal apothecary, something Rebecca’s been doing for almost 20 years. I think herbal baths are a totally ...
Feb 14, 2024•50 min•Ep. 126
In this episode, I’m excited to explore the benefits and properties of California poppy with Benjamin Zappin, one of my first ever herb teachers down at the East West School of Herbology in California. When might you reach for California poppy ( Eschscholzia californica )? Among other things, it’s a wonderful herb to support sleep, relaxation, and emotional quiet. (Know anybody who could use more of those things in their life?) ;) There’s a lot more to know about this beautiful plant, though, so...
Feb 07, 2024•59 min•Ep. 125
If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ve probably heard me say that herbalism is about so much more than, “Take this herb for that problem.” To me, reciprocal connection with the web of life is at the heart of herbalism and this episode with Laura Gilmour illustrates that beautifully. You’ll hear stories about white pine, as well as the beautiful ways Laura has developed a relationship with this tree over time. As Laura points out, she isn’t a clinical herbalist and this episode isn’t abo...
Jan 31, 2024•48 min•Ep. 124
If you’re like me and love “behind the scenes” content, you’re in for a treat today! We’re pulling back the curtain to look at what it’s like to provide community support here at Herbs With Rosalee. My guest today is our Student Services Coordinator, Karin Rose. As a person who loves to interact with students and the herbal community, Karin answers emails, direct messages through social media, YouTube comments and more. She also supports the students enrolled in our online courses. Besides being...
Jan 24, 2024•46 min•Ep. 123
In this episode, I’m sharing three ways to win over the herbal naysayers in your life. Here’s the backstory. Last fall, I sent a survey to my newsletter subscribers to ask them what was on their herbal minds. One of the responses I saw most often went something like this: “Help! I love herbs but my (spouse, partner, friend, etc.) doesn’t think they work. How do I get them to see how powerful herbs really are?” You asked. I listened… and here are my three best tips, compiled just for you. After l...
Jan 17, 2024•16 min•Ep. 122
It was an honor to sit down with Mimi Prunella Hernandez to discuss the many gifts of Prickly Pear ( Opuntia spp.). Mimi also shared her passion for science and her herbal journey that led to becoming the executive director of the American Herbalists Guild and the author of her new book, National Geographic Herbal: 100 Herbs From the World's Healing Traditions (which, by the way, I LOVED). In this episode, you’ll find lots of wisdom and heart-centered inspiration as she shares her own herbal jou...
Jan 10, 2024•44 min•Ep. 121
There are so many benefits of elecampane root! It’s famous for coughs but be warned: it doesn’t help ALL types of coughs. Instead, elecampane truly shines for one type of cough in particular (and yes, I’ve got all the details in the episode). Elecampane root is also totally underrated as a bitter herb to support digestion. In this episode, I’m sharing my love for this powerful medicinal plant. As a listener, you’ll also get access to my favorite elecampane herbal bitters recipe. (Be sure to down...
Jan 03, 2024•24 min•Season 11Ep. 1
We all know how important sleep is. Our bodies and minds simply can’t be at their best without sufficient sleep. When we’re ill, sleep is foundational to healing. And yet, so many of us aren’t getting anywhere near the amount of sleep we need. So I’m truly excited to have Tammi Sweet on the show to discuss herbs for sleep, as well as her brand new class on getting a good night’s sleep. (Don’t miss downloading your beautifully illustrated recipe card for Tammi’s Sleepy Time Tincture recipe!) ►►►W...
Dec 13, 2023•43 min•Season 10Ep. 13
It was such an honor to sit down with Rocio Alarcόn and talk about cacao, ancestral and traditional wisdom, hummingbirds, and so much more. You can find a wealth of inspiration in Rocio’s stories to help you deepen your own relationship with the plants, animals, family, and larger community in your life. I know you’re going to love the sense of gratitude and joie de vivre that shines through as Rocio speaks! Also, don’t miss downloading your beautifully illustrated recipe card for the recipe Roc...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr•Season 10Ep. 12
It was such a pleasure to sit down with Frieda Kipar Bay to talk about angelica ( Angelica archangelica ). Not only is Frieda a really cool person, but she shared so much wide-ranging and in-depth information about this beautiful and medicinal herb! I loved angelica before this interview. Now I feel like I’m falling for it even more and I know you’re going to love it, too. Don’t miss downloading your free recipe card for Frieda’s Candied Angelica Root for a delicious way to enjoy angelica’s many...
Nov 29, 2023•51 min•Season 10Ep. 11
My conversation with Dr. Patrick Jones ranged widely, from the wonders of teasel to amazing tales from Doc Jones’ veterinary practice, including how herbs helped heal severe wounds and treat rattlesnake bites. (That last one was my personal question.) Teasel is an herb I admittedly don’t work with a lot, but it’s a fascinating plant, both in its gifts and how it grows. Doc Jones has seen it help multiple clients in his naturopathy practice with nerve pain or damage. You won’t want to miss the st...
Nov 22, 2023•40 min•Season 10Ep. 10
In this episode, I’m sharing six important rosemary plant benefits including a recipe for rosemary tapenade, which is a great way to address chronic inflammation (in a delicious way!). I love rosemary not only for how it smells, but also because this plant truly blurs the line between what is food and medicine. In other words, this is a potent medicinal hiding in your kitchen cabinet! When might you reach for rosemary? ► To boost your memory, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve sleep qual...
Nov 15, 2023•26 min•Season 10Ep. 9
In the last few years, there has been a lot of talk about rosemary for hair growth. When an herb gets a lot of attention, you often see some people show up who just want to sell you something. As a result, they may exaggerate or misrepresent the benefits of that herb. In an environment like that, rosemary for hair growth might, understandably, sound too good to be true and leave you asking yourself, what are the facts? Luckily, when it comes to knowing the facts about rosemary for hair growth, w...
Nov 08, 2023•19 min•Season 10Ep. 8
This was a really fun interview for me as today’s guest, Maia Toll, touched on many themes that are important to my own life, like nature connection and working with medicinal plants daily, both as food and simply as a part of life. She also shared interesting back stories on what her book writing process has been like. And, of course, we talked about sage (Salvia officinalis) ! So, when might you reach for sage? Just to name a few… ► A cup of sage tea can be just the thing on one of those raw, ...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 10Ep. 7
It was an honor to get to interview Leigh Joseph, the author of Held by the Land: A Guide to Indigenous Plants for Wellness ! This book was love at first read for me. Really, so many of the themes and concepts Leigh writes about describe everything I strive to be as an herbalist. And Leigh expresses them in such a beautiful way. I know you’re going to love listening in as Leigh shares about plants, reciprocity, and connection in today’s episode! Leigh also shares her love for mimts or beard lich...
Oct 25, 2023•43 min•Season 10Ep. 6
Burdock root ( Arctium lappa, A. minus ) is well known for its ability to support the liver and work as an overall alterative herb. And it’s a beloved herb for herbalists. But nobody said medicine couldn’t be delicious… and I know you’re going to love the delectable recipe for burdock shared by today’s guest, Margi Flint! I connected with Margi many years ago at an International Herb Symposium in Massachusetts and I’ve wanted to have her on the show for a while now. I think you’ll agree that the...
Oct 18, 2023•40 min•Season 10Ep. 5
It was such a delight to have Robin Rose Bennett back on the podcast! In today’s episode, she shares some powerful words of wisdom about the mighty oak ( Quercus spp.), a tasty way to benefit from oak’s medicinal gifts, and a peek at her new book. (You can also find Robin’s first episode here ; I still have people commenting on the peach oxymel recipe she shared back in the summer of 2022!) Oak is a majestic medicinal plant! For example, oak can: ► Help you recover from various intestinal diffic...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr•Season 10Ep. 4
In this episode, I’m sharing the 6 medicinal uses of goldenrod plant in the Solidago genus. Far from being a likely culprit behind seasonal allergies, goldenrod is brimming with benefits, some of which may surprise you! (Plus I’ll also share what may be causing your seasonal allergies.) Finally, as always, I love to share recipes that empower you to experience working with plants for yourself…and goldenrod is no exception. Be sure to download your free, printable recipe card for Goldenrod Tea fo...
Oct 04, 2023•20 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Hops ( Humulus lupulus) is a powerful relaxing herb! In this episode, I’m sharing five medicinal hops benefits, as well as an interesting way for you to work with hops in a hops oil recipe. When might you reach for hops? ► To soothe muscle tension, including intestinal cramping and menstrual cramps. Hops truly shines when used topically for this type of pain. (Don’t miss out on your free, printable recipe card for hops infused oil!) ► To support metabolic health. While the causes (and therefore ...
Sep 27, 2023•20 min•Season 10Ep. 2
I’m often asked about the best way to learn about herbs and herbal medicine. The answer is, “It depends.” Just as herbal medicine itself is best customized for the individual taking it, each person’s best path to learning about herbs is unique. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some underlying principles that can act like a map, empowering you to chart your best route before committing a lot of time or money. In this episode, I’m sharing five steps to take so that when you do commit to a partic...
Sep 20, 2023•25 min•Season 10Ep. 1
There are so many tulsi tea benefits! In fact, super-yummy tulsi tea is one of my favorite ways to enjoy holy basil. In this episode, I’m giving you my three most-loved tulsi tea recipes. I’m also sharing some important holy basil side effects you need to know about before making tulsi tea a part of your life. (By the way, this is the second half of a two-part series on holy basil. In case you missed it, I’ve included the link for the first half in the resources section below.) After listening i...
Sep 13, 2023•14 min•Season 9Ep. 12
In this episode, you’ll learn all about holy basil benefits for your heart, immune system, brain health and so much more. In fact, there’s so much to know about the health benefits of holy basil (also known as Tulsi or Ocimum sanctum ) that I decided to record this episode in two parts. Watch for part two, all about Tulsi Tea Benefits and Holy Basil Side Effects, next week. In the meantime, I’m also sharing a beautifully illustrated holy basil ebook to give you an easy way to keep all the inform...
Sep 06, 2023•23 min•Season 9Ep. 11
