Podcast Episodes

My Top 5 Herbs for Sinusitis

What do you do when you have a sinus infection? It’s painful, it’s tough to breathe, and frankly, it can feel a little scary. Many people would quickly ask for an antibiotic for this situation. This …

Published on 11 hours ago

Sinusitis and The Magic of the Herbal Neti Pot

When we think of topical applications, skin poultices and salves might come to mind. But herbs can also be applied topically to the respiratory tract—particularly the sinuses—using a simple neti pot.…

Published on 1 week ago

A Practitioner’s Guide to Topical Herbal Remedies

What do you think of when you hear “topical herbs”? Chances are, you think about putting herbs on your skin, perhaps in the form of creams, salves, or poultices. 

But this is only one type of topical…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Marshmallow: The Great Moistener

Marshmallow’s Latin name is Althea, and its family name is Malvaceae. While Althea derives from the Greek altho and means to cure, Malvaceae is from the Greek word malake, which means soft. With thes…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Energetics, Mutual Aid and the Future of Herbalism, an Interview with Kat Maier

Today, I am excited to share with you my interview with Kathleen Maier. She’s a fantastic herbalist who's been at it for quite some time, and I was honored to be able to speak with her.

Here’s what…

Published on 1 month ago

Motherwort: The Lion Hearted Herb

Motherwort, the “lion-hearted herb,” fills your heart with courage and soothes its inner wounds. This herb tends to the physical and emotional heart and is an indispensable part of the Materia medica…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Diagnosis Identity, Trauma, and the Human Condition

In this post, I’m delving into a concept that has been on my mind for the past few months. I call this concept “diagnosis identity,” and it’s about the nature of the human condition, the role of suff…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Holy Basil: The Sacred Herb of Ayurveda

Holy basil is a sacred plant in the Indian and Ayurvedic traditions. There is a wide range of conditions for which it is used, both physically and psychologically. Holy Basil is one of nature's panac…

Published on 2 months ago

Why Medical Herbalism Belongs on Every Herbalist’s Shelf

I’m excited to bring you the second book in our review series, David Hoffman’s indispensable tome Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine. This was one of my first serious herb…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Lemon Balm: The Happiest Plant on Earth

Lemon Balm, the “happiest plant on Earth,” enchants with its vibrant lemony aroma and taste. Beloved for its calming effects, this aromatic herb brings a sense of peace and serenity, along with an up…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago