Backyard Herbs for Stress & Pain Support with Maria Noel Groves | 119

Today’s episode features the one and only Maria Noel Groves! Listen in as she covers lots of ground, she talks about many herbs from her new book, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies. This episode was a keynote she gave at the 2019 NHMGAA Spring Symposium.

Get a signed copy of Maria’s new book, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies (plus an astonishing amount of bonus goodies)

Bonus access will be emailed to you automatically on all orders placed through Maria (not on Amazon, etc.) before April 30.

Bonus e-Books contain...

  1. In-Depth Book Overview Including Easy Reference Lists of Recipes & Plants Covered

  2. Quick Guide to Medicinal Uses of Common Culinary Herbs

  3. Additional Plant Profiles of Alder, Aloe, Evergreens, Magnolia, New England Aster, Peach, Witch Hazel

  4. "Bonus Chapter" on Medicinal Mushrooms including Growing, Wildcrafting, Processing, Recipes, and Profiles on Reishi, Shiitake, Turkey Tails, Chaga, and Maitake

  5. Huge Chart Overview of Growing Needs and Habits of ALL the Plants Covered in the Book and Bonus e-Book

Four Special Remedy Making Videos Featuring Recipes from the Book!

  1. From the Tummy Soothing Garden ~ Tea: Gut Healing Tummy Tea Take 1, Marshmallow Overnight Cold Infusion (with some amazingly tasty additions!)

  2. From the Brain Boosting Garden ~ Tincture & Teas: Rosemary Fresh Plant Tincture, Fresh Rosemary-Lemon Tea, Minty Memory Tea

  3. From the Immune SOS Garden ~ Elderberry Syrup & Oxymel: Darcey Blue's Amazing Elderberry Syrup, Alcohol-Free Elder-Rosehip Oxymel

  4. Also from the Brain Boosting Garden ~ Powders & Bonbons: How to Powder Your Own Herbs, Brainiac Bonbons (honey-nut butter-herb balls)

Special Seed Coupon from Strictly Medicinal Seeds

  1. $5 off your seed order of $50 or more - AMAZING selection! Expires April 30.

10% off One of Maria's Online Herbal Study Course Series

  1. Applicable for the full Home Herbalist Series OR the Beyond the Home  Herbalist Series Expires April 30.

LEARN MORE

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REPLAY | Lion's Mane Monograph with Heather Irvine

Listen in as Heather Irvine goes in-depth on lion’s mane!

Also, we'll get to hear a fun herbal song from Kyle with Tippecanoe Herbs as he sings about oh little lion's mane.  Be sure to follow him on Instagram @tippecanoe_herbs

Here's the lyrics to the song! 

Saw you lying in the arms of a hardwood
my oh my got you on my brain.
You're sure a prize, for the eyes
Oh little lion's mane, 
Oh little lion's mane

And you gotta lotta nerve
coming here easing all my pain.
You're still mending, all my loose endings
Oh little lion's mane
Oh little lion's mane

Lion's mane, 
Lion's Mane I found
but you're up there
And I'm down here on the ground.

Thanks to Heather and Kyle for always sharing their talents with us! And thanks to y'all for listening. 

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Herbalist Interview: Hope Najjar with Selena Rowan | 116

Meet Hope Najjar - a born and raised Californian with Chicana and Lebanese roots with  incredible energy and clear vision. Hope is opening Night Hawk Art and Healing Collective in our tiny town of Laytonville, part of the Eel River watershed in rural inland Mendocino County of far northern California. The Night Hawk Collective has goals as lofty as its name sake, and hopes to serve as a community hub, empowering the community through sharing traditional methods of healing and promoting self-care. 

This community is on a precipice after over 5 years of historic drought and water crises, concurrent with historic fires (including the Mendocino Complex, the largest fire in California history), ecological fracturing, threatened extinction of our local salmon and collapse of local fisheries, and severe and sudden economic decline due to the third economic boom and bust cycle in the region's history of extractive industries (in the past few decades we've experienced the collapse of the logging, fisheries, and cannabis production industries). Amidst all this, Hope is part of a generation of young folk here working hard to cultivate a community resilient enough to survive the current and future changes we face. 

So listen with herbalist Selena Rowan of Nine Sisters Botanicals, and join the movement for sustainable, enthusiastic, loving, creative culture and community as we traverse through the unknown and unpredictable experience that is our current time.

For photos of Hope’s shop, go to www.kvadelnieksphotography.com

All photos by K. Vadelnieks ©
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What It Means to Be an Herbalist Today with Marie White | 115

Canadian herbalist Marie White dives into what it means to be an herbalist today, why adaptogens are trending, and what that means for bridging rich herbal traditions, the sustainability of wild harvesting, and the way we practice as herbalists.

Topics covered: adaptogens, cordyceps, goldenseal, Devil's Club, indigenous herbalism, overharvesting, climate change, the new herbalism

Recording credit: Robert Majewski 

Music credit (with permission): El Búho, Rumba Juankita (History of Colour edit)

Marie White is a herbalist and author. Her practice centers on intimate herbalism, which embraces body literacy, nature connection, community care, and embodied wellness. Her current focus is on herbal medicine for fertility, conception, contraception, and reproductive health. Marie is the author of The Intimate Herbal: A Beginner’s Guide to Herbal Medicine for Sexual Health, Pleasure and Hormonal Balance. She stewards regenerative medicinal herb gardens with her partner in love & life. Find her on IG at @intimateherbalism

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Consciously Integrating Mind Body Spirit and Earth with Plant Medicine Yoga: An Interview with Eugenia Merkoulov and Crystal Rose Bryan | 114

Eugenia Merkoulov, founder of Plant Medicine Yoga, follows in the footsteps of five generations of Slavic medicine women. Born in Ukraine and raised outside of New York City, she was fortunate to experience a holistically-minded and rich multicultural upbringing. ​Eugenia's discusses her Eastern European traditions, work with planetary herbalism and integrating other healing modalities to empower communities in this podcast.

Eugenia shares her unique approach with Crystal Rose Bryan, of ReVidalization, a nonprofit focusing on arts, education and rural economic development on the McKenzie River in Oregon where Eugenia resides.

Visit Eugenia online

Visit Crystal online

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The Seed, Root + Bloom Community with Xochitlcoatl Bellx | 112

In today’s episode, Xochitlcoatl Bellx will tell us all about Seed, Root + Bloom, a hood community honoring ​earth's sacred offerings and ancestral wisdom.


We invite you to come to the medicine of the plantitas, the medicine of the ancient ones, the medicine of the brujas whose tongues are still resisting:


**distance + in-person**
bipoc centered + only space: RITES OF PASSAGE
a 9 month journey to your ancestors + plant medicine in a bipoc centered, guided + remembering space. we remember our ancestors through an african spirituality, tantric yoga + mayan understanding of the chakras (energy centers). we come to build sacred and lifelong partnerships with plants + spirits


all beings wishing to connect with plants: PLANT ANCESTOR
our ancestors have taught us that we are beings of rhythms + ritual. each moon cycle we open new gateways of being as we invite plant ancestor into our healing practice. each new moon you will receive a digital copy of our plant ancestor work book blessed with a combination of materia medica (an overview of the physical, spiritual, energetic ways to work with each plant), recipes, stories, songs, meditations, original art + moon calendar.

for more on this visit seedrootandbloom.com/offerings

reparations:

for millennia, Black, Indigenous, and racially oppressed communities [bipoc] have simultaneously been enslaved and exploited by people of Western lineages, while our traditions and medicines have been taken and appropriated. We call on you to do better. we call  you to commit to a path of reparations. distribute your wealth, your resources, your political voice for our collective healing. white comrades to decolonize yourselves, to secure a healthier future for your seeds you must commit to living in resistance with indigenous, black, asian, people of color + the diaspora. fund bipoc healing today: 

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Herbs for Athletes with Chris Kitchen | 111

In today’s episode, herbalist and scientist Chris Kitchen lets us in on his thoughts about herbalism and athletics. I really enjoyed this episode and know you will, too!

REFERENCES

Chris Kitchen has his own herbal consulting practice, Mandragora Herbal, just outside of Seattle, Washington. He is a member of the American Herbalist Guild and studies at the Hermit's Grove in Kirkland, Washington. Chris’s pastimes also include gardening, rowing, skiing, spending time outdoors and taking care of his rescue animals.

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8 Minute Segment of Natural Cardio Care with Guido Masé | 110

Registration ends this Friday!

Use coupon code HERBRALLY to receive $20 off.

Here’s an eight minute clip of the first class in the Natural Cardio Care online course with Guido Masé.

In this new 6-week online BotanicWise course, Natural Cardio Care: An Herbalist’s Perspective, Guido will guide us through the various components of self-evaluation for better cardiovascular health. 

Guido has a talent for explaining complicated subjects in an interesting and understandable manner. He creates a bridge between the scientific community and the public, feeding both groups with practical information that can be used personally in the home, or with clients in a clinic.

Natural Cardio Care is designed to empower both individuals dealing with cardiovascular issues AND clinicians wanting to broaden their therapeutic options for clients.

Each week, in addition to core classes taught by Guido, a special guest speaker will be featured, sharing a unique perspective on how we can support our cardiovascular system naturally.

Joining the guest list is Christopher Hobbs, Kerry Smith, Tammi Sweet, Deb Soule and Kat Maier.

This course features live classes, with the option to watch replays until August 2019. Best of all you will walk away with your own customized natural heart care program that you will create through self-evaluations. If you are a practitioner these methods can be used to work with your clients.

Full disclosure: a portion of the proceeds from this class benefits my work and BotanicWise, an organization providing plant wisdom, connecting like-minded people and building a community to steward land, medicinal plants and supportive relationships with each other. I've taken plenty of classes with Guido at this point (along with some of the other speakers) and highly recommend this class. 

Find course details and schedule here.

Don't forget to use the coupon code HERBRALLY to receive $20 off!

Guido Masé on the Upcoming Class "Natural Cardio Care: An Herbalist's Perspective"

Registration ends this Friday!

Use coupon code HERBRALLY to receive $20 off.

In this new 6-week online BotanicWise course, Natural Cardio Care: An Herbalist’s Perspective, Guido will guide us through the various components of self-evaluation for better cardiovascular health. 

Guido has a talent for explaining complicated subjects in an interesting and understandable manner. He creates a bridge between the scientific community and the public, feeding both groups with practical information that can be used personally in the home, or with clients in a clinic.

Natural Cardio Care is designed to empower both individuals dealing with cardiovascular issues AND clinicians wanting to broaden their therapeutic options for clients.

Each week, in addition to core classes taught by Guido, a special guest speaker will be featured, sharing a unique perspective on how we can support our cardiovascular system naturally.

Joining the guest list is Christopher Hobbs, Kerry Smith, Tammi Sweet, Deb Soule and Kat Maier.

This course features live classes, with the option to watch replays until August 2019. Best of all you will walk away with your own customized natural heart care program that you will create through self-evaluations. If you are a practitioner these methods can be used to work with your clients.

Full disclosure: a portion of the proceeds from this class benefits my work and BotanicWise, an organization providing plant wisdom, connecting like-minded people and building a community to steward land, medicinal plants and supportive relationships with each other. I've taken plenty of classes with Guido at this point (along with some of the other speakers) and highly recommend this class. 

Find course details and schedule here.

Don't forget to use the coupon code HERBRALLY to receive $20 off!

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Becoming a Practicing Herbalist with Micah McLaughlin | 109

Today’s episode is brought to you by the Great Lakes Herb Faire! This recording is from their 2018 event in Chelsea, MI.

Thanks to the Great Lakes Herb Faire and Micah McLaughlin for sharing this audio!

CLASS DESCRIPTION
​It can feel frightening and overwhelming to move from being an at-home herbalist to starting your practice. In this class, we'll explore possibilities in forming a business that meets your own unique needs and how to avoid the pitfalls of many startup practices. Understanding your goals as a person is the first step in launching your herbal practice. This class will be useful for those asking questions like “What kind of business do I want to create?” and “Is this business I created really serving my community and the life I want?” 

Micah McLaughlin is a naturopathic practitioner specializing in the integration of the body and mind. Micah uses the traditional naturopathic tools of sclerology, muscle testing, holistic counseling, and facial/fingernail/tongue analysis to find the root of his clients’ health complaints. With an approach of curiosity and investigation Micah looks for the energetic and emotional blocks underlying symptoms, often requesting that these be “noticed” or “examined” by his clients. Herbs, flower essences, supplements, breath work, and energy work are used as Micah helps people connect to who they truly are. Through this process clients are able to shed their limiting beliefs and embodied patterns and find healing on a physical, emotional, and often spiritual level. Micah was trained at the Naturopathic Institute of Therapies and Education and founded Continuum Healing in 2008 and co-founded the Wellness Collective GR in 2015. He further studied Western Herbalism and the Enneagram, deepening his passion to treat the whole person. Micah  has written and taught his Survival Herbalism course at various primitive skills schools throughout the country. Micah deeply believes in the healing ability of the body and inspires his clients through hope and empowerment.

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Guido Masé: Herbal Medicine in Cancer Therapy - Managing an Integrative Protocol | 107

Today’s episode was recorded at the 2018 Great Lakes Herb Faire. Thanks to Anna Fernandez for providing the audio. Please take a moment to check out their upcoming event in Chelsea, MI from September 6 - 8, 2019: LEARN MORE

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Botanicals have an important role to play for the cancer patient. Their primary strength is helping to improve quality of life, lessen the chance of infection, and protect vital organs when taken alongside conventional treatment. But questions often arise: what are the potential interactions with modern treatment? What herbs have the best track record, and at what dose? What effects can herbs have in hormone-sensitive cancers? We will work through these questions and review current research to help highlight safe and effective use, and reinforce the idea that herbal medicine isn’t just helpful – it is an essential component of the cancer patient’s support plan.

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REPLAY | Hawthorn Monograph with Heather Irvine

It’s been about a year since we released this awesome episode on hawthorn with Heather Irvine, so I thought it’d be a good time to revive it.

CLICK HERE to read Heather’s original hawthorn monograph.

Heather will be presenting at the upcoming Breitenbush Herbal Conference this September! We hope to see you there.

“Hawthorn is one of those country herbs whose leading quality one might at first describe as benevolent. It is much more powerful though! A great tree, low and broad in stature, it occurs wild in edge-lands of landscapes or occasionally planted for beauty, especially with respect to its generous white blossoms or deep red fruit in the fall and winter. It serves food and sanctuary to wildlife. Overzealous thorns protect birds and smaller critters from those larger ones which receive a memorable gauge and at best a pause to lick one’s wounds! In and around a Hawthorn’s understory, clumsy human types get so focused on the prize… zeroing in on more flowers or more berries, faster, receiving a poke followed by a clumsier startled retraction. Birds and squirrels laugh at us for sure!”
— Heather Irvine

For more monographs: www.herbrally.com/monographs

You can visit Heather online at GivingTreeBotanicals.com

Let us know what you thought of the episode! Thanks so much for listening. 

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No Panaceas...But Try These with Heather Irvine | 106

Today we have the pleasure of hearing from frequent HerbRally contributor, Heather Irvine. She delves into five body systems, and five herbs to consider using. I could mention them here in the copy, but why spoil the fun? Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

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NEW CLASS WITH GUIDO MASÉ | Charis Lindrooth shares details on the upcoming class "Natural Cardio Care: An Herbalist's Perspective"

Listen in as Charis Lindrooth shares an exciting opportunity to learn more about supporting your cardiovascular health naturally from one of the brightest teachers in the herbal world, Guido Masé.

Check out the full course description here, and if you are interested, use the unique coupon code HERBRALLY to receive $20 off. The course begins Monday January 21 and wraps up Thursday March 7, 2019.

In this new 6-week online BotanicWise course, Natural Cardio Care: An Herbalist’s Perspective, Guido will guide us through the various components of self-evaluation for better cardiovascular health. 

Guido has a talent for explaining complicated subjects in an interesting and understandable manner. He creates a bridge between the scientific community and the public, feeding both groups with practical information that can be used personally in the home, or with clients in a clinic.

Natural Cardio Care is designed to empower both individuals dealing with cardiovascular issues AND clinicians wanting to broaden their therapeutic options for clients.

Each week, in addition to core classes taught by Guido, a special guest speaker will be featured, sharing a unique perspective on how we can support our cardiovascular system naturally.

Joining the guest list is Christopher Hobbs, Kerry Smith, Tammi Sweet, Deb Soule and Kat Maier.

This course features live classes, with the option to watch replays until August 2019. Best of all you will walk away with your own customized natural heart care program that you will create through self-evaluations. If you are a practitioner these methods can be used to work with your clients.

Check out his teaching style in this free class: Resonance of the Heart with Guido Masé

Full disclosure: a portion of the proceeds from this class benefits my work and BotanicWise, an organization providing plant wisdom, connecting like-minded people and building a community to steward land, medicinal plants and supportive relationships with each other. I've taken plenty of classes with Guido at this point (along with some of the other speakers) and highly recommend this class. 

Find course details and schedule here.

Don't forget to use the coupon code HERBRALLY to receive $20 off!

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A Breath of Fresh Air: Lung Herbs with Maria Noel Groves | 105

Today’s recording is a class from Maria Noel Groves program Beyond the Home Herbalist series. She teaches this both online as well as in person in her hometown of Allenstown, NH.

Here’s part of the class description:

“We often take our ability to breathe for granted, but when chronic or acute illness prevents our lungs from functioning properly, it can be very scary. We’ll discuss herbs that can support the lungs in a variety of conditions including asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and stubborn colds.”

Maria has also provide nine pages of class notes!

Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG), clinical herbalist, runs Wintergreen Botanicals, nestled in the pine forests of New Hampshire. Her business is devoted to education and empowerment via classes, health consultations, and writing with the foundational belief that good health grows in nature. 

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