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Herb Notes: Echinacea, Three Benefits and One Caution
Oh echinacea, how I love thee! This beautiful plant, also known as purple coneflower, not only supports pollinators with its abundant blooms but also offers many benefits for us humans too. Echinacea (Echinacea...
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Anna Rósa Grasalæknir: Herbalism for Refugees
Anna Rósa Grasalæknir had been following the refugee crisis in Iraq for quite some time when she started to wonder, "Would the refugee women in these camps like to take herbal classes?"
This question kickstarted a...
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Herb Notes: Elderberry (Top 3 Benefits + Which Color Berry NOT to Eat)
Elderberry (Sambucus cerulea, S. nigra, S. canadensis) boasts many benefits and is most well-known as a gentle immune-supporting, antiviral herb. The benefits of elderberries go way beyond its immune-bolstering...
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John & Tara’s Herbal Guide for The Whole Year
Happy New Year! To welcome you into 2024, we decided to do things a little differently this month: we’re chatting just the two of us. You can consider this episode your herbal guide to the whole year.
Together we go...
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Herb Notes: Coffee! It's complicated.
As one of the most popular beverages in the world, coffee is regularly enjoyed as a daily ritual that offers people a boost of energy. Coffee, though, is more than just a ubiquitous beverage: this complex herb offers...
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Elizabeth Guthrie: The Trauma Informed Herbalist
Over the past few years, the term "trauma informed" has become a bit of a buzzword. But what does it actually mean to be trauma informed? And how can a trauma informed framework help us become better herbalists? In...
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Herb Notes: The 3 Soothing Benefits of Calendula
Just one look at a radiant calendula (Calendula officinalis) flower is enough to make anyone fall in love.
With its uplifting blossoms and dainty leaves, it's no wonder that this easy-to-grow plant has become an...
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Nathan Wright: An Epic Chaga Foraging Adventure
When Nathan Wright hopped on our HerbMentor Radio call, he readily admitted that he wasn't really in the podcast recording mood. And it totally made sense — after all, he had just returned from an epic adventure in...
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Herb Notes: Which Part of Aloe Do You Use?
Most people are familiar with Aloe vera as an undemanding houseplant that can be called upon in times of sunburn.
And while it is true that the inner filet of the Aloe vera plant is one of our go-to plant allies for...
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Sajah Popham: How Astrology Can Help You Become a Better Herbalist
Chances are you've probably read your horoscope — and I bet sometimes that horoscope was uncannily spot on and sometimes it totally missed the mark. This is how most people encounter astrology and where most people's...
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Herb Notes: Garlic Is the Medicine of the People
Garlic is the medicine of the people.
From its pungent aroma that fills our kitchens to its centuries-old reputation as a medicinal wonder, garlic holds a special place in both culinary and herbalism traditions....
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Elise & Jeff Higley: From Home Garden to Major Herb Farm
Elise and Jeff Higley's herb farm was born out of a simple need: they wanted high quality herbs for the teas they loved to drink everyday. So, combining Elises's passion for herbalism and Jeff's passion for farming,...
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