Herbal Radio

In today's episode of Herbal Radio, join host Bevin Clare as she interviews Brandon Ruiz. Brandon Ruiz is a community herbalist and urban farmer living in Charlotte, NC. He owns Atabey Choreto Medicinals and directs the CLT Herbal Accessibility Project and spends his time working in urban gardens, making herbal preparations and working with his community. Brandon works mainly with plants of the tropics, specifically from the Caribbean and in Borikén (Puerto Rico), his ancestral homeland. LINKSCharlotte Herbal Accessibility Project CLTHAP on Instagram Leah Penniman and Soul Fire Farm Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust BevinClare.com

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We love a frosty root beer on a hot day! But corporate America has turned this classic drink into a high-sugar, artificially flavored imitation of the delicious beverage it once was. Fortunately, herbalist and naturopathic fizzician, Dr. Glen Nagel, came by to teach us how to make homemade root beer with immune-supporting, healthy ingredients like burdock, ginger, and astragalus. Let's bring back real root beer! LINKS

• Original YouTube video
• Recipe and blog

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Mountain Rose Herbs sponsors five rescued raptors at the Cascade Raptor Center in Eugene, Oregon. We spent an afternoon recently visiting with one of them: Guapo, a handsome Swainson's hawk. This beautiful raptor was such a joy to spend time with! Swainson's hawks are large, slender natives of the western plains. They are close in size and shape to our more common Red-tailed hawks, but have longer, narrower, more pointed wings, and a smaller bill and feet. We apologize for the chainsaw noise in the background for the first few minutes! You can see the original video of our visit with Guapo on our YouTube channel.

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This episode was recorded at the event 'Planting the Future: Medicinal Plant Conservation in the Driftless Region' hosted by United Plant Savers on August 12, 2017 in Wisconsin. Beyond, sustainable harvest, we look at the long-term future of our landscape, and the special role that plant gatherers have in maintaining its ecology and prosperity. We'll talk about the threats and historical changes to our ecosystems, and discuss strategies to work and grow past them. We can do more than just "reduce our impact"—we can be a positive force to create and maintain vibrant and diverse communities of native plants that are at once productive for us and a paradise for wildlife. Nurturing the land that nurtures us. The Driftless Area will be used as an example for ecological and management concepts that apply everywhere. We'll explore some traditional, mutually beneficial relationships between Native peoples and the plants that support them, and discuss practical techniques for implementing this kind of harmony on our own sacred gathering grounds.

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Today's episode was recorded back in October 2013 at our flagship live event, Free Herbalism Project. Learn all about bitters from herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager, co-owners of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies in Eugene, OR. Check out our new bitters line!

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Gather 'round for some storytelling and another song with Appalachian naturalist and herbal troubadour Doug Elliott.

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In today's episode of the podcast, Mountain Rose Herbs' aromatherapist Christine Rice talks all about lavender essential oil. You'll learn about the scent, constituents, blending recommendations and more! LEARN MOREGuide to Different Lavender Oils Bath Bomb Recipe with Lavender BUY Organic Lavender Essential Oil 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

People around the world have long looked to the marshmallow plant as both a food and a gentle remedy. Learn how to weave soothing marshmallow into your kitchen and apothecary creations. 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

Physician, herbalist, and author Tieraona Low Dog joins Mountain Rose Herbs to talk about adaptogenic herbs and how they can be useful during the stresses of modern life. Adaptogens have been around for centuries and are vital herbs for any herbalist's toolkit.

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Tune in as herbalist and songwriter, Doug Elliot, shares the life lessons of an appleseed. His bright-spirited and wholesome demeanor is sure to bring a smile to anyone's day.

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