Herbal Radio

By Mountain Rose Herbs

Herbal Radio brings you invaluable conversations with herbalists, botanists, scientists, conservationists, and more! Hoping to inspire the next generation of herbal crafters, Herbal Radio has hundreds... more

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Number 1: Herbalism is Activism | Featuring Jiling Lin
We're excited to share this special presentation from Jiling Lin inspired by her 6-part "Herbalism is Activism: Elemental Herbalism Through the Seasons" series from the Mountain Rose Herbs Blog. This series explores different plants, how we can interweave our humanity with the botanical world, and the inherent activism nestled within herbalism. This 6-part series is adapted from her keynote for the 15th annual Midwest Women's Herbal Conference. Each month, explore different facets of herbalism as activism with a seasonal plant guide. For each plant, hold them, sip them, or spritz their hydrosols. Breathe these words to life. Join us as Jiling explores: Activism in herbalism: from community gardens to disaster relief efforts Filtering your love for people, plants, and places into the world Reflecting on the ground we stand on, what we stand for, and how we can give back to the Earth A guided dance of devotion for the plants and for all that you love Navigating the complex world we live in with simple medicines Follow the elemental journey through Jiling's Herbalism is Activism series: 🍃 Herbalism is Activism: Five Plants for Five Seasons | Part 1 🌹 Herbalism is Activism: Roses & People's Medicine | Part 2 🌾 Herbalism is Activism: Sweetgrass & Kitchen Medicine | Part 3 🌿 Herbalism is Activism: Tulsi & Beauty Medicine | Part 4 – Coming soon… 🌲 Herbalism is Activism: Douglas Fir & Rest Medicine | Part 5 – Coming soon… 🍊 Herbalism is Activism: Oranges & Garden Medicine | Part 6 – Coming soon… As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram at @herbal.radio to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Jiling Lin is an acupuncturist and herbalist in coastal southern California. A clinician and teacher, Jiling is also a passionate traveler, artist, and adventurer. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com — and get her free (養生) template and (五行) outline. Join her for seasonal beauty — and fresh updates about her coming book! (Publication 2027/ 2028) 🪷 Get Jiling's Nourishing Life (養生) template: https://sendfox.com/lp/3le82n 🪷 Check out Jiling's website for more offerings: https://www.jilinglin.com/ 🪷 Join Jiling's Newsletter: https://jiling.substack.com/ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 Watch all video interviews here! 📱 Follow along on Instagram Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on MountainRoseHerbs.com. 📖 Request a FREE copy of our 2026 Printed Journal shipped straight to your door! Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿
August 28, 202633min
Number 2: The Art of Nature Journaling | Featuring Lara Call Gastinger
🎉🌿 School is officially back in session for Herbal Radio! 🌿🎉 We hope you all had a lovely summer break and enjoyed the vault releases we shared while we were busy brewing up a new and exciting lineup of podcast guests for the upcoming fall season. To kickstart our first week back in action, Jiling is joined by the award-winning artist and botanical illustrator, Lara Call Gastinger. Join us as Jiling and Lara explore: The art of nature journaling Building a perpetual journaling practice Lara's new book, A Perpetual Journal Practice: Building a Connection to Nature through Art As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @herbal.radio to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/m1YbuIeUWOY 🎨 Lara Call Gastinger is an artist and botanical illustrator from Charlottesville, Virginia, and was the chief illustrator of Flora of Virginia, a botanical reference. She has an undergraduate degree in biology from UVA and a master's degree in plant ecology from Virginia Tech. She has been awarded two gold medals (2007, 2018) at the RHS Botanical Art Show in London, and her work is in the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation. Her art appears in Peterson's Field Guide to Mushrooms of North America and ASBA's Botanical Art Techniques. She teaches online and has had in person workshops in Japan, Romania, and France. Where to find Lara Call Gastinger online: 📱Instagram: @laragastiner 💻 Website: www.laracallgastinger.com 👩🏻‍💻Patreon: @Lara Gastinger 📓 Lara's book: A Perpetual Journal Practice ✏️ Join Lara's Sketchbook Club! ~~~ 🪷 Jiling Lin is an acupuncturist and herbalist in coastal southern California. A clinician and teacher, Jiling is also a passionate traveler, artist, and adventurer. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com and get her free Nourishing Life (養生) template and Five Phases (五行) outline. Join her newsletter for seasonal beauty, and updates on her coming book! (Anticipated publication 2028) WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 Watch all video interviews here! 📱 Follow along on Instagram ~~~ Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on MountainRoseHerbs.com. 📖 Request a FREE copy of our 2026 Printed Journal shipped straight to your door! Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿
September 04, 202651min
Number 3: Aromatics, Bitters, and Tonics Part 2 | Featuring Guido Masé (Vault Release)
While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we're opening up the vault and sharing part two of another special excerpt from one of our past Free Herbalism Project presentations. Originally recorded in 2016, this episode features the herbalist, educator, and author, Guido Masé. Join us as Guido continues to explore: Practical, safe, and effective ways to incorporate botanicals into everyday life How aromatic herbs support the mind, emotions, and spirit The vital role bitter herbs play in digestive health and overall wellness. Using herbs to promote resilience and vibrant health Reconnecting with the natural world through time-honored herbal traditions 🎥 Watch the video version to this epsiode here: https://youtu.be/YGqAzJ_Lb5Y As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at [email protected] let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Guido below! 🌿 Guido Masé RH (AHG) is a clinician, herbal educator, and author specializing in Western herbalism with an eclectic approach shaped by traditions from around the world. Raised in Italy, where he first discovered medicinal plants, he later settled in Vermont and co-founded the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, a nonprofit herbal medicine clinic and school, while maintaining a clinical practice through the Burlington Herb Clinic. He teaches herbal pharmacology and therapeutics, has contributed to herbal education at the University of Vermont, and is the author and contributor of numerous books, including DIY Bitters: Reviving the Forgotten Flavor and The Wild Medicine Solution and DIY Bitters. His work has also included collaborating with traditional Maasai healers in Tanzania, and he currently focuses on research, formulation, and education for Traditional Medicinals. Through clinical experience, storytelling, and scientific research, Guido inspires a deeper understanding of the relationship between people, plants, and the natural world. 📗 Click here to get a copy of DIY Bitters: Reviving the Forgotten Flavor 📘 Click here to get a copy of The Wild Medicine Solution and DIY Bitters ~~~ What's the Free Herbalism Project been up to lately? We're glad you asked! The Free Herbalism Project: Rootstalk is returning to our hometown of Eugene, Oregon, for a day dedicated to community, connection, and highlighting what the Free Herbalism Project is all about: Growing the Next Generation of Herbalists. Join us on August 22 for this free, family-friendly community event featuring inspiring educational presentations, hands-on workshops, local vendors, nonprofit partners, food trucks, live music, and more. Come learn, connect, and celebrate the many ways herbalism brings people and communities together! ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 Watch all video interviews here! 📱 Follow along on Instagram Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on MountainRoseHerbs.com. 📖 Request a FREE copy of our 2026 Printed Journal shipped straight to your door! Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿
August 14, 202659min
Number 4: Herbal First Aid for the Home | Featuring 7Song (Vault Release)
While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we're opening up the vault and sharing another special excerpt from one of our past Free Herbalism Project presentations. Originally recorded in 2017, this episode features the profoundly knowledgeable herbalist, teacher, naturalist, and all-around really cool dude, 7Song! Join us as 7Song explores: What herbs to keep in your first-aid kit and why The importance of properly labeling herbal remedies How to maintain a calm disposition when administering first aid When to reach for herbs and when to seek medical attention Herbal first-aid preparations: what, when, where, and why The benefits of liniments versus tinctures for external herbal first aid 🎥 Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/k7gfEBWzGzA As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🧰 What's in 7Song's herbal first-aid kit: Activated charcoal Oregon grape root (Berberis nervosa, Berberis aquifolium) or Barberry root (Berberis vulgaris) Echinacea root (Echinacea purpurea) Chaparral leaf (Larrea tridentata) Lobelia (Lobelia inflata) Willow bark (Salix alba) Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Hops flowers (Humulus lupulus) 🎒 Find out what else 7Song keeps in his bag: Blog | Herbal First Aid Bag 🩹 See herbal first aid in action: Blog | First Aid for the Practicing Herbalist-Finger Wound 🌿 Check out 7Song's herbalism school: Northeast School of Botanical Medicine 🎂 Celebrate the Ithaca Free Clinic turning 20 years old this year! ⛑️ Find 7Song volunteering with REACH Medical 📱 Keep up with 7Song on social media! YouTube @7Songsevensong Instagram @7songsevensong Facebook @Sevensong Watch our video with 7Song: https://youtu.be/XenNTHa33vY Watch our video about the Ithaca Free Clinic: https://youtu.be/w3CzASep7Rk ~~~ What's the Free Herbalism Project been up to lately? We're glad you asked! The Free Herbalism Project: Rootstalk is returning to our hometown of Eugene, Oregon, for a day dedicated to community, connection, and highlighting what the Free Herbalism Project is all about: Growing the Next Generation of Herbalists. Join us on August 22 for this free, family-friendly community event featuring inspiring educational presentations, hands-on workshops, local vendors, nonprofit partners, food trucks, live music, and more. Come learn, connect, and celebrate the many ways herbalism brings people and communities together! Learn more about RootsTalk 2026 here: https://mountainroseherbs.com/rootstalk/ ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 Watch all video interviews here! 📱 Follow along on Instagram Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on MountainRoseHerbs.com. 📖 Request a FREE copy of our 2026 Printed Journal shipped straight to your door! Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿
July 31, 20261h 9min
Number 5: Herbalist Answers: What Herb Do You Wish People Knew More About?
On today's episode of Herbal Radio, you'll hear from a collection of herbalists answering the question: 🌿 What herb do you wish more people knew about? 🌿 Each month, we bring together a variety of herbalists to explore thought-provoking, herbally-inspired questions to share the different voices and diverse experiences that shape the botanical community. Featured speakers: Meghan Henshaw, Maureen Judith, Lucretia VanDyke, Roy Upton, Jiling Lin, and Julia O. Bianco. Want to share with us what herb YOU wish more people knew about? Have a question in mind you're itching to have answered on the show? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] to let us know what we should uncover next in the vast world of herbalism. Check out our other episodes featuring these guests below: Plant Stories | Featuring Lucretia VanDyke Animism & Alchemy | Featuring Mo Judith Jiling Lin | Interviews on Herbal Radio Plant Stories | Featuring Julia Orquera Biano Flora's Daughters | Featuring Julia Orquera Bianco & Meghan Henshaw The Man Behind the Monograph | Featuring Roy Upton….coming soon! 🎥 Watch the video version on this epsiode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J7VNIrvsfzI WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? Watch all video interviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mbKr5N28toNtPFecp5VqiqfMUK2nsrr Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herbal.radio Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on MountainRoseHerbs.com. 📖 Request a FREE copy of our 2026 Printed Journal shipped straight to your door! 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs 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 bond between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿
April 10, 202623min