Herbal Radio

This week on Herbal Radio, we are rereleasing a 2-part episode from the first Free Herbalism Project back in 2013. We were blessed to have Rosemary Gladstar speak at our flagship event and lecture series in Eugene, Oregon. Rosemary shares inspirations for growing the health freedom movement, building community health resiliency, leading plant stewardship where we live, setting up free herbal clinics and bartering herbal services to expand access where it's needed. Enjoy Part 2 of Community Herbalism: Cultivating Connections with Rosemary Gladstar.

Our next Free Herbalism Project will be held virtually in the Spring 2022. Learn more here: Free Herbalism Project.

Episode Resources: Rosemary Gladstar's The Science & Art of Herbalism National Health Freedom Coalition United Plant Savers Rosemary Gladstar's books Rosemary Gladstar on Instagram

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This week on Herbal Radio, we are rereleasing a 2-part episode from the first Free Herbalism Project back in 2013. We were blessed to have Rosemary Gladstar speak at our flagship event and lecture series in Eugene, Oregon. Rosemary shares inspirations for growing the health freedom movement, building community health resiliency, leading plant stewardship where we live, setting up free herbal clinics and bartering herbal services to expand access where it's needed. Enjoy Part 1 and stay tuned for Part 2, released later this week.

Our next Free Herbalism Project will be held virtually in the Spring 2022. Learn more here: Free Herbalism Project.

Episode Resources: Rosemary Gladstar's The Science & Art of Herbalism National Health Freedom Coalition United Plant Savers Rosemary Gladstar's books Rosemary on Instagram

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Humans have been sprouting seeds for thousands of years. Why? Because it's ridiculously easy! Sprouts have a higher number of nutrients within the first seven days of growth: almost 20 times more than the same plant when fully grown. Sprouts are nutritious, organic, and you can grow them right on your countertop. Just add a quick rinse of your sprouts to your morning routine and you will be rewarded with healthy, inexpensive, and delicious alfalfa sprouts in 5-7 days!

Learn More! How to Grow Your Own Sprouts on the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Get your sprouting screen (also great for making herbal infusions) and organic alfalfa sprouting seeds Click Here to watch the YouTube video of Mason making this recipe.

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Bevin sits down with Denise Cusack who wears many interesting hats–clinical herbalist and aromatherapist, nonprofit leader, homesteader, educator, wife, and mother of two unschooled teenagers. She sees her roles as interconnected, just like the natural systems in her garden. Denise discusses how she finds a balance between her volunteer position as Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders and the many things she does at Lunar Hollow Farm in Wisconsin. Bevin and Denise's conversation touches on health justice, access to affordable herbal medicine, ancestral knowledge, and juggling a diverse set of responsibilities at work and at home. Midway through the episode, Denise shares a hilariously lucky story of a fermented glass explosion in her kitchen. Learn what's next for Denise in her pursuit to foster community-based cultural exchanges for herbalists and growers.

Learn More:

• Herbalists Without Borders
• Lunar Hollow Farm

Learn More about Bevin Clare, Herbalist and Nutritionist.

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Abbey Rodriguez and Jennifer Kurdyla are the co-authors of "Root and Nourish: An Herbal Cookbook for Women's Wellness," where they teach women how to incorporate plant medicine into everyday life through food and self-care, with over 100 whole-food, plant-based, gluten-free recipes drawn from western herbalism and Ayurveda, as well as mindfulness and holistic lifestyle practices.

Enjoy this conversation on settling in, anchor points for pausing into reflection, and more actionable nutritional and lifestyle considerations for welcoming the holiday season with ease. We also explore mindful eating, herbs integrated with lunar rituals, and some of their favorite seasonal recipes.

Abbey Rodriguez is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, herbalist, and food content creator. Over the last five years, she has been developing recipes for women and young families on her food and wellness blog, The Butter Half. She is deeply passionate about the power of plants and nutrition, and teaching others about holistic wellness. She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and three children. Visit her online at TheButterHalf.com and on Instagram: @thebutterhalf_

Jennifer Kurdyla is a wellness educator and writer. For over ten years she has maintained a plant-based lifestyle, during which time she has come to revere the power of whole, natural foods to nourish the mind and body by developing, and sharing, recipes in her tiny New York kitchen. She has over 500 hours of yoga teacher training and is currently studying to become an Ayurvedic Health Counselor at the Kripalu School of Ayurveda. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her online at JenniferKurdyla.com

Visit Jennifer and Abbey at: RootandNourish.com JenniferKurdyla.com TheButterHalf.com

Visit Jiling Lin, LAc at: JilingLin.com Instagram @LinJiling Facebook @JilingLAc

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Our friends at The Holistic Herbalism Podcast recently interviewed Shawn Donnille, Mountain Rose Herbs' owner and CEO. Clinical herbalists, Katja Swift and Ryn Midura, host this informative and conversational podcast. They sat down with Shawn to talk about sustainability and adjusting pricing to reflect the true cost of herbs–especially those at-risk herbs like rhodiola, American ginseng and goldenseal. Their discussion focused on different sustainability efforts around sourcing high-quality, organic herbs, including how sometimes it's best to find herbal alternatives so that we're not overtaxing threatened plant populations. Make yourself a cup of tea, sit back, and enjoy!

Read our blog on Pioneering Organic Rhodiola Cultivation in Alaska

Learn more! Commonwealth Holistic Herbalism The Holistic Herbalism Podcast United Plant Savers CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)

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Join Shana Lipner Grover--clinical herbalist, field botanist, and nutrition educator--as she brings us to an oak woodland at Mount Pisgah Arboretum and discusses everything from the usnea that hangs from the branches to the uses of oak bark and acorns. Historically, oak trees have been utilized for the tannins in their bark, their prolific food source of acorns, and their important role in the ecosystems they create. Shana was a student of award-winning author Michael Moore and also one of our favorite herbalists, Howie Brounstein. Today, she is the director and primary educator of Sage Country Herbs School of Botanical Studies in San Diego, CA.

You can learn more about Shana at Sage Country Herbs School and by visiting her on Instagram @sagecountryherbs.

Click Here to watch the YouTube video of Shana exploring the many benefits and uses of oak!

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Mountain Rose Herbs sat down with Jeff Moyer, Chief Executive Officer at Rodale Institute, to discuss the link between soil health and human health. The Rodale Institute is widely acknowledged as a founder of the modern organic movement and has been a leader in regenerative organic agriculture for over 70 years.

Today, Jeff walks us through what it takes to regenerate our organic soil, how consumers can support these agriculture systems, and ways to bring this food to the general public. About halfway through their conversation, Jeff has a practical challenge for everyone regardless of your budget and growing space. So, pour yourself a cup of tea, grab some veggie snacks, and enjoy Jeff's vast wealth of knowledge!

Learn more about Rodale Institute on their website and blog!

Click Here to watch Jeff's interview.

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Herb-infused vinegar is a fragrant and versatile formula for a myriad of purposes. Learn how to make a lavender and rosemary infused vinegar to be used for cooking, cleaning, and body care. Quick and easy herbal vinegar might soon be your new favorite herbal preparation!

Click Here to watch the video of Kami and see the full recipe.

Learn more about Kami McBride at:

Living Awareness: Herbal Remedies and Healthy Living

Check out her book to discover fun new recipes:

The Herbal Kitchen

You may also want to explore this blog:

How to Make Herbal Vinegar!

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Join clinical herbalist, field botanist, and nutrition educator, Shana Lipner Grover, as she brings us to Mount Pisgah Arboretum to discuss one of her favorite plants in the Berberidaceae family: Oregon grape. Shana loves Oregon grape for its bitter tannins and its affinity for liver and gut health. This wonderful western North American plant ally can be harvested sustainably and can be easily identified by its spiny leaves, blue berries, and golden flowers. Shana was a student of award-winning author Michael Moore and also one of our favorite herbalists, Howie Brounstein. Today, she is the director and primary educator of Sage Country Herbs School of Botanical Studies in San Diego, CA.

You can learn more about Shana and the Sage Country Herbs School by visiting www.SageCountryHerbs.com or by visiting her on Instagram @sagecountryherbs

Watch the YouTube video of Shana exploring Oregon Grape:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4d5MVB4qm4

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