In this new “Tea Talks Roundtable” series, Jiling gathers four local Ventura and Santa Barbara county herbal teachers to discuss sustainable foraging in southern California (aka. So-Cal). Learn more about the Ventura area’s Mediterranean climate, ethical harvesting considerations, and some of the plants that make this area special. We discuss building relationships with plants, spring nibbles, gardening, white sage, horehound, tasty naturalized plants, warrior plants, and conclude with some of our favorite easy to grow medicinals. Enjoy the chat! Learn more about these Ventura area herbal teachers below:    

Sustainably Foraging So-Cal | Tea Talks Roundtable

Ready to devour some inspiring herbal education? We're thrilled to share our very own podcast: Herbal Radio! This community resource is a collection of curated lectures from some of our generation's most esteemed herbalists. These informational talks are from our event, the Free Herbalism Project, audio extracted from our YouTube channel, and more.

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This week’s episode features the nomadic traveler and holistic physician, Dr. D.J. Polzin. Thomas and Dr. Polzin sit down and share a thought-provoking conversation surrounding how the pharmaceutical industry has deep roots within Western medicine practices, and the importance of asking the question “Why?” throughout all areas of uncertainty in one’s life. Dr. Polzin offers a unique and multifaceted approach to his practice, and understands that healing is rarely one-size-fits-all. Be sure to check out the links included below to discover more about Dr. Polzin’s practice, Wild Bear Medicine, and learn how his inclusive practice empowers his patients to harness their abilities to heal from the inside out.  As always, thank you so much for joining us for another episode of Herbal Radio. We’ll see you next week for another plant-powered adventure! Learn more about Wild Bear Medicine here! Peruse Dr. Polzin’s blog here! Get in touch with Dr. Polzin here!   Dr. D.J. Polzin is a physician based in Eugene, Oregon, specializing in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. His practice is uniquely holistic, combining osteopathy, lifestyle medicine, dietary practices, plant medicine, and western medicine. This integrative approach is designed to empower patients to harness their own innate healing abilities, fostering recovery and well-being through a balanced treatment model. Dr. Polzin’s connection with plant medicine began during his tenure as a wilderness EMT and was further developed through his extensive clinical experiences across Washington, Alaska, California, Idaho, Arizona, and Oregon. His medical school journey was uniquely marked by living as a nomad, traveling and residing in a self-built camper van, which allowed him to immerse himself in various medical cultures and practices and explore a diverse range of ecosystems. An advocate for inclusive care, Dr. Polzin has extensive experience with the LGBTQQIP2SAA community and employs trauma-informed practices. In addition to mental health counseling, telemedicine services, and clinical visits, he also offers personalized hands-on healing sessions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to health care. Dr. Polzin is the author of "The Healthy Nomad Handbook," a guide to wellness for travelers, and "Breaking Through the Crowd: Conquering Crowd Anxiety." His publications reflect his dedication to addressing both physical and psychological aspects of health. In August 2024, Dr. Polzin will begin a new role as a primary care physician in Eugene, Oregon. In this position, he plans to utilize his multifaceted approach to further empower patients to improve their health.   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 Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok  Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world.  Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Interviews on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring Dr. D.J. Polzin of Wild Bear Medicine

This week’s episode features the Earth poet, author, artist, and herbalist, Jesse “Wolf” Hardin. Thomas and Wolf sit down and share a fun-loving, spiritually charged conversation, filled with wise words and many laughs. Truly a master of all trades, Wolf is the Co-Founder of Plant Healer Magazine and the annual international Good Medicine Confluence and carries his wild-natured spirit through every realm of his work and writings. The international Good Medicine Confluence was founded by Wolf and his wife Kiva Rose in 2008, and has since been an annual celebration bringing together an impassioned group of plant healers, culture-shifters, visionaries, and all who fall between for an empowering and transformative journey like none other. Be sure to check out the links included below to learn more about The Good Medicine Confluence and see how you can experience this unique gathering with your own eyes, mind, body, and spirit. As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure, and we’ll see you next week to embark on our next journey through the ever-expanding world of herbalism. 

Interview on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring Jesse "Wolf" Hardin

 Dr. Jillian Stansbury has operated a general family practice in Battle Ground, WA for 35 years, and served as the Chair of the Botanical Medicine department at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, OR for many decades and remains on the faculty. She is the author of 7 books including the award winning Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, a 5-volume series which won an Excellence in Botanical Literature award from the American Botanical Council. Dr. Stansbury has supported traditional ethnobotanical wisdom in her work, studied with Indigenous tribes of the Andes and Amazon, and leads Ethnobotanical tours to the Manu region of Peru each January. Jiling and Dr. Jillian discuss:  Plants as teachers What childhood experiences drew Dr. Jillian into herbalism Dr. Jillian’s clinic garden What Dr. Jillian is excited about, after retirement The art of herbal formulation, and her books Her field courses in the Amazon  Visit Dr. Jillian Stansbury at HealingArtsApothecary.org, BattleGroundHealingArts.com, and get her books at ChelseaGreen.com Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) and herbalist in Ventura, CA. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com, Instagram @LinJiling, Substack @Jiling and Facebook @JilingLAc. Get her free Nourishing Life (養生) template, Five Phases (五行) outline, or sign up for her newsletter here.    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 Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok  Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world.  Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Plants as Teachers, with Dr. Jillian Stansbury | Tea Talks with Jiling

This week’s Plant Stories episode features the botanical obsessed best-selling author and founder of Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine, Juliet Blankespoor. Thomas sits down with Juliet and they share a fun-loving conversation about some of the most beloved botanicals, including Japanese honeysuckle, passionflower, calendula, and more! We’ll also explore how her accumulative knowledge of all things plants brought her to doorsteps of founding the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine and writing her best-selling book, The Healing Garden: Cultivating and Handcrafting Herbal Remedies. You can find Juliet’s book, The Healing Garden: Cultivating and Handcrafting Herbal Remedies here! Juliet Blankespoor is the founder of the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine (an online school serving thousands of students from around the globe) and the author of the bestselling book, The Healing Garden: Cultivating and Handcrafting Herbal Remedies. She’s a bonafide plant geek, with a degree in botany and over 30 years of experience teaching and writing about herbalism, medicine making, and organic herb gardening. Juliet and her family reside in a home overrun with houseplants and books in Asheville, NC. Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine Blog Castanea Chestnut School's Healing Garden Facebook Page Chestnut School's Facebook Page Chestnut School's Instagram Page Chestnut School's Pinterest Page  HealingGardenGateway Chestnut School's Tiktok   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 Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok  Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world.  Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Plant Stories | Featuring Juliet Blankespoor

Rowen White is a Seed Keeper, farmer, and author from the Mohawk community of Akwesasne and a passionate activist for indigenous seed and food sovereignty.  She is the Educational Director and lead mentor of Sierra Seeds, an innovative Indigenous seed bank and land-based educational organization located in Nevada City, CA. Rowen is the Founder of the Indigenous Seedkeepers Network, which is committed to restoring the Indigenous Seed Commons, and currently serves as a Cooperative Seed Hub Coordinator. Jiling and Rowen discuss  Apprenticing to seeds and planets The cycle of seasons Reverent curiosity Rematriation and reconnection with Land An economy of care Regrowing a culture that loves seeds as Medicine and Earth as Mother Ancestral food work The kincentric intercultural landscape of food How to start seed-saving!  Visit Rowen White at SierraSeeds.org and Instagram @RowenWhite Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) and herbalist in Ventura, CA. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com, Instagram @LinJiling, and Facebook @JilingLAc. Get her free Nourishing Life (養生) template, Five Phases (五行) outline, or sign up for her newsletter here.   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 the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok  Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world.  Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Sustainably Foraging So-Cal | Tea Talks Roundtable

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