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Herb Notes: The Benefits of Burdock
Burdock grows abundantly as a “weed” along pathways and roadsides, but don’t let the everyday nature of this plant fool you: burdock, like so many prolific medicinal plants, offers many healing gifts.
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Herb Notes: The Benefits of Rosehips
Roses (Rosa spp.) offer a bounty of healing gifts through their fragrant flowers and nutrient-dense fruits. Rosehips are chockfull of vitamin C: making them an incredibly supportive herbal ally.
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Kimberly Gallagher: Big News on Herb Mentor Radio
This week’s Herb Mentor Radio is extra special. Tara sits down with Kimberly Gallagher, co-founder and CEO of LearningHerbs, for a heartfelt conversation that blends personal stories, plant wisdom, and an exciting...
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Herb Notes: The Benefits of Oregano
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a bold, aromatic herb that’s probably sitting in your kitchen cupboard—but don’t let its everyday status fool you. This Mediterranean plant is a potent medicinal herb with a long history...
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Seraphina Capranos: The Science and Magic of Herbalism
This episode has been a long time coming. We've wanted to have Seraphina Capranos on the pod for years, and it was a joy to sit down and chat with her...
Seraphina is a homeopath and one of Canada's leading...
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Herb Notes: Comfrey – Healing Bones, Sprains, & Soil
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale or "common comfrey") is a prolific plant that has an infamously mixed reputation as an incredible healing herb and potentially risky herbal ally. We'll get into all of this in the comfrey...
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Honoring John & An Interview with Rebecca Fils-Aime
We begin this episode with the heartbreaking news that our beloved HerbMentor Radio co-host, John Gallagher, passed away in June. John was a visionary who dedicated his life to helping people connect with nature.
He...
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Rosemary Gladstar: The Generosity of Plants
It's not everyday you get to sit down and chat with an herbal legend—and that's exactly what we did in this episode of HerbMentor Radio!Rosemary Gladstar is a star figure in the field of modern herbalism,...
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Herb Notes: St. John’s Wort – Uplift Your Mood, Ease Your Pain, Heal Your Skin
St. John's wort's Latin name is Hypericum perforatum—named for the hypericin content in the plant's flowers and the tiny perforations in the leaves. These hypericin-rich flowers offer many healing gifts.
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Rosalee de la Forêt: Cooling Inflammation
Inflammation is a big buzz word in the wellness world these days, but what exactly is inflammation? And how can it really be the root cause of a seemingly endless number of chronic conditions?
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Herb Notes: Roses – How They Soothe the Heart, Skin & Body
Let’s stop and smell the roses, shall we? Known for their luxurious scent and heartwarming blooms, rose petals (Rosa spp.) are a balm for the soul. Beyond the beauty of their flowers, roses offer many healing...
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Tesia Love: Understanding Ayurveda
Tesia Love is a clinical Ayurvedic specialist, herbalist, and licensed massage and bodywork therapist who helps people restore balance through traditional healing.
In this episode, Tesia shares her wisdom on...
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