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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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Herb Notes: Violets – Soothing Skin, Easing Coughs, and Lifting Spirits
With their heart-shaped leaves and beautiful flowers, violets (Viola odorata) are a delight for the heart and soul. Beyond their charming looks, violets also offer many healing gifts.
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Rita Hogan: Demystifying Canine Herbalism
Rita Hogan is a clinical herbalist with over 20 years of experience specializing in holistic canine care. She blends Western herbalism, food energetics, homeopathy, and natural therapies to support dogs’ health...
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Herb Notes: Chickweed – The Mighty Spring Green
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is often one of the first signs of spring: this springtime green sprouts up as temperatures increase, beckoning us all to celebrate the arrival of the new season.
Often dismissed as a...
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EagleSong Gardener: Hawthorn & The Thorny Path to Herbal Wisdom
EagleSong Gardener is an EarthKeeper, a grandmother, and a lifelong adventurer, with over 50 years of experience homesteading, practicing herbal medicine, and teaching. Her unique approach is grounded in observing the...
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Herb Notes: 3 Reasons Not To Run Out Of Thyme
Thyme offers a familiar, pungent taste to every dish it graces. Beyond its culinary gifts, thyme (Thymus vulgaris) also has a rich history as a medicinal herb with a wide range of benefits.
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Herbal Remedies for Sleep, Pain, and Winter Wellness–with John & Tara
The most wonderful time of the year brings your most pressing herbal questions! In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, we explore:
What herbs are best for sleep?
Which herbs ease pain naturally?
What makes a great...
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Herb Notes: Peppermint– A Digestive Soother, Nervous System Ally, And Natural Pain Reliever
As one of the most popular herbal teas in the world, peppermint's ubiquitous flavor can bring a sense of familiarity and comfort. Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is more than just a tasty beverage though: the...
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Gabe Garms: Supercharge Your Herbal Allies with the Power of Miso
Herbalist and artisanal miso maker Gabe Garms joins us to chat about herbal misos, regenerative farming, and fermentation.
Before I met Gabe this past summer, I thought that miso could only be made with soybeans....
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