Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGut-Heal Tea: Variations on a Theme
Episode 266
A quote attributed to Hippocrates says “all disease begins in the gut.” No surprise, then, that gut-heal tea is a major part of our practice! We work with this formula – or better said, this schema f…
Published on 2 days, 18 hours ago
Elderberry Syrup Isn't Everything
Episode 265
Elderberry syrup isn’t everything an herbalist has to offer to someone suffering from a cold, the flu, COVID, RSV, or any of the other respiratory ailments to which we humans are susceptible. Despite…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Our Model for Clinical Herbalism Mentorship
Episode 264
We’ve been running a clinical herbalism mentorship program of one kind or another for more than fifteen years. We have some thoughts! Today’s episode is all about our model for a clinical herbalist m…
Published on 1 month ago
Herbal Care Kits for Fall, for All!
Episode 263
If you haven’t made herbal cold/flu/COVID care kits for your household yet, now is the time! Herbal care kits are one of our very favorite things. Here’s the premise: when you’re sick, it’s hard to t…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 9): Aloe & Flax + New Market Data!
Episode 262
This week we continue our investigation into the best-selling herbal supplements in the US. First, an update: the 2024 Herbal Market Report data is here!
The overall picture is very similar to the 202…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Aging Is OK, Don't Freak Out
Episode 261
When Ryn first met Katja, she was in the habit of inflating her age a bit. Why? Because as an herbalist – at that time – it was preferable to present as older, even as an ‘elder’, if possible. Times …
Published on 2 months ago
Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 8): Milk Thistle & Black Cohosh
Episode 260
Herbs #22 and 23 on the top-selling herbs list for 2023 were milk thistle and black cohosh.
Today we continue our series on commercially popular herbs, and share our views as herbalists on the actions…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Support the Resistance - An Herbalism Clinical Skill
Episode 259
When you’re using your herbal skills to help others – whether you’re doing that as a Clinical Herbalist in private practice, volunteering in your community, or even just caring for your own family – …
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 7): Tribulus, Pycnogenol, Garlic
Episode 258
On the top-selling herbs list for 2023 (the most recent data), the herbs in places #19-21 were Tribulus terrestris, Pycnogenol (an extract of Pinus pinaster), and garlic. Today we continue our series…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Mutual Aid Startup Guide
Episode 257
Mutual aid projects are a natural place for herbalists to gravitate, and setting one up in your community is easier than you think! Our mutual aid startup guide is a free resource we offer you to hel…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago