Podcast Episodes

Herbs A-Z: Asparagus & Astragalus

Episode 178

This week’s herbs from our apothecary shelf are shatavari and astragalus! These are a couple of slow-acting herbs for long-term work. Their restorative properties take some time for full effect, but …

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Herbs A-Z: Asclepias & Aspalathus

Episode 177

This week we have two more herbs from our shelf – rooibos & pleurisy root! We’re working our way along the shelves and giving every plant a bit of attention, to explore the variety of helpful herbs t…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Herbs A-Z: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi & Artemisia vulgaris

Episode 176

Here we go with some more of the herbs on our apothecary shelves! This week our spotlight is on uva ursi & mugwort.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, known as bearberry, uva ursi, or kinnikinnick, is a very as…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Herbs A-Z: Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood & Absinthe

Episode 175

We’re turning our attention to all the herbs we keep on the shelves in our apothecary, two at a time, in this ongoing series. (Check out the podcast stream for previous episodes!) We know that we ten…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Interview with Shawn Donnille of Mountain Rose Herbs

Episode 174

As herbalism is becoming more popular, the sustainability of plants themselves needs to be a primary focus for all of us. But like all issues of environmental sustainability, it’s not just about indi…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Herbs A-Z: Angelica & Artemisia dracunculus

Episode 173

There are so many medicinal plants! In an effort to pay some more attention to herbs that aren’t quite our favorites, we’re profiling all of the herbs we keep on the shelves in our apothecary. (Check…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Herbs A-Z: Alnus & Althaea

Episode 172

Every herbalist has their core favorite herbs. Sometimes we lose sight of the vast array of plants we have to work with. In an effort to not neglect our less-than-favorites, we’re profiling all of th…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Herbs A-Z: Agastache & Alchemilla

Episode 171

This week we’re continuing our review of herbs in our current apothecary, from A to Z by their botanical Latin names. We want to give all our herbs an opportunity to get in the spotlight and share th…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Herbs A-Z: Achillea & Acorus

Episode 170

Hi everyone! We’re back from a brief hiatus, and kicking off a new series on our podcast feed. We’re going to be profiling every one of the herbs on the shelves in our home apothecary. Why? Because w…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Herbalism & Climate Change: The Plants!

Episode 169

Climate change affects everyone, and that includes the plants. Medicinal herbs and food plants growing across the world are changing, moving – and sometimes, struggling or dying – as a result of the …

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago