Podcast Episodes

Cayenne and Lobelia: Two Distinct Herbs with Dynamic Synergy

In this episode, we take a high-level look at what happens when you combine two of the most contrasting—and complementary—herbs in North American herbalism: Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) and Lobelia (Lob…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Dynamic Duo: Cayenne & Lobelia in Traditional Herbalism

In this episode, we dive into one of the most powerful herb pairs in North American herbalism—Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) and Lobelia (Lobelia inflata). 

These two plants represent the archetypal stimu…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cayenne and Lobelia

Welcome to the second installment in our Anatomy of a Formula series. In this post, we’ll examine a classic North American herbal duo: the archetypal stimulant, Cayenne (Capsicum annuum), and the arc…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Anatomy of a Formula

Have you been studying herbs for a while, but you still feel unsure about how to combine them into an effective formula? 

Or maybe you’re newer to herbalism and ready to dive into the art and science…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

The Seasonal Allergy Strategy Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of the Allergy Strategy. In this episode, we'll explore the two key approaches to working with allergies and intolerances: prevention and acute care.

Whether it's you, your loved …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Seasonal Allergy Strategy Part 1

Spring has officially sprung.

The birds are chirping, the plants are waking up, and the earth is on the move again. It's a beautiful time of year—and here in the Pacific Northwest, we welcome the l…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Interview with Pam Montgomery

Have you ever wondered how to understand plants on a deeper level, beyond “This herb is good for that thing?” If so, you won’t want to skip this post!

I am excited to be joined today by my colleagu…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Zodiacal Study Strategy

Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to learn herbal medicine and astrology? 

This is one of the biggest challenges I hear from people studying herbalism on its own… throw astrology on top of it, …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Top 3 Spring Tonics

Spring is the season of renewal—and the perfect time to support your body with cleansing and nourishing herbs. 

Last week, we covered the overall concept of the spring cleanse and whether it's a good…

Published on 5 months ago

The Spring Cleanse

The premise of cleansing is popular in alternative medicine circles, seen as one of the most important ways to get and stay healthy. But is it really? Is our modern take on cleansing the same as it w…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago