Today we are talking about Red Raspberry Leaf, Rubus idaeus and it's uses, benefits, and considerations for female bodies.  We share a red raspberry, rose, and tulsi recipe and Kristen talks about red raspberry being the first herb that she used medicinally as a teenager. 

Season 1 episode 1: SUMMER WELLNESS

Summer is a hot season that can exacerbate hot conditions so we are chatting today about herbs that cool the body down. In today's episode we explore herbs like mint, rose, red raspberry, hibiscus, and lemon balm and their role in keeping the body balanced. We also begin to address the big questions of what does herbalism and social justice have to do with one another!

We are gearing up for our summer season which launches next week and we wanted to share an update so that you know what to expect moving forward about our mission, our beliefs, and the direction of our work as herbalists and educators! Above all, we are pausing monetization of the podcast and encourage you to make donations to your local Black Lives Matter initiatives. We will also be focusing our attention on answering the easy questions about how we can improve our own wellness so that we can address and participate in answering the big questions to improve our cultural wellness. 

The summer season kicks off after the Summer solstice and we can't wait to share what we have in store for you!

In the third episode of Herbs + EASE, we learn some of the foundational herbal remedies and break down the idea of the daily tea! We cover the basics of a Materia Medica as well as the following nourishing herbal tonics: - nettle - oatstraw - red raspberry leaf - mullein