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Feeling scattered? Today Abrah Arneson will guide us through her meditation on old light, meant to help us create boundaries and regain a sense of empowerment. Through her 30 years of meditation practice, Abrah has learned regular meditation helps one remain present with an open heart to all of life. For more from Abrah, including personalized meditation sessions, visit her at www.abraherbs.com Stay up to date with HerbRally by joining our text message community! To opt in simply text JOIN to (541) 256-2895. You'll receive 1 to 7 texts per week with herbal community news and updates, inspiration, and education. HerbRally www.herbrally.com

ROOTED MEDICINE CIRCLE As herbs have become increasingly popular, the true heart of herbal medicine is at risk... Today there’s a lot of emphasis on what herbs are “good for.” Take turmeric for inflammation! Dandelion root for the liver! But when we reduce plants to a simple equation of “take xyz herb for xyz problem,” the soul of herbal medicine is erased. Herbalism isn't about throwing back dropperfuls of a tincture. It's about transforming your life by becoming deeply rooted in the natural world, its seasonal rhythms, and your place within it. That’s why we’re excited to share Rooted Medicine Circle, a new course from my friends Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han. (You might know them as the best-selling authors of Wild Remedies and Alchemy of Herbs.) Rooted Medicine Circle guides you in how to make powerful herbal medicines while also strengthening your relationship with nature. Instead of buying supplements off the shelf, you’ll be working directly with the plants to create herbal medicines uniquely suited to your preferences. As you learn core medicine making skills, you’ll fill your home apothecary with effective remedies and nourishing foods, like locally sourced bitters for digestion; salves and ointments to nourish your skin; and potent tinctures, teas, syrups, and more. Rooted Medicine Circle opens just once a year, and it’s now open for enrollment. Check it out here.  On the Rooted Medicine Circle enrollment page, Rosalee and Emily also included an extensive sample from the course! It’s a tutorial on making teas and decoctions and includes a reference chart to show you how to make teas with over 100 common plants. Even if this course isn’t right for you right now, you’ll get a lot out of this sample lesson! Click here to check out the course and get your sample lesson. 

FREE WEBINAR with Emily Han and Rosalee de la Forêt CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW How To Choose the Best Herbal Preparation 3 Essential Elements to Making Potent Herbal Medicine, Common Myths Debunked, and the Pros and Cons of 8 Popular Remedies Free Webinar: January 7–8 Flexible times in your time zone! Have you ever noticed that a lot of information about herbs focuses on what herbs to use but rarely how best to prepare them?  Choosing the right herbal remedy is an often overlooked part of herbal medicine. But making the best preparation is a critical part of herbal medicine.  When you pick the best preparation, this helps you successfully care for your well-being and the health of your loved ones and community. Join Emily and Rosalee for a brand-new webinar as they share the pros and cons of 8 common herbal remedies including teas, decoctions, syrups, honey, tinctures, vinegars, powders/capsules, and food as medicine.  With their tips, you’ll be able to select the right ingredients while also saving time and money.  If you’ve ever wondered about when it’s best to reach for an herbal tincture over a tea, you don’t want to miss this webinar!   By the end, you’ll be able to confidently choose the best herbal preparation for you.  SIGN UP!

New year, new rituals! Join us for weekly guided meditations and create a calming practice to carry you through 2021. This week we’ll hear from Kelly Matten of AWEpothecary for 15 minutes of meditation to move breath through the body and balance the mind. For more meditation with Kelly, find her on Instagram @onemomentmind and YouTube. To find her herbcrafts, including teas for meditation, visit her @awepothecary and at www.awepothecary.com. Stay up to date with HerbRally by joining our text message community! To opt in simply text JOIN to (541) 256-2895. You'll receive 1 to 7 texts per week with herbal community news and updates, inspiration, and education. HerbRally www.herbrally.com

Todays’ episode comes from a webinar Maria taught for the American Herbalists Guild. A huge thanks to the AHG for allowing us to share this audio recording with you here. Please consider joining the AHG and use the discount code SAVE20 to get $20 off membership at https://www.americanherbalistsguild.com Maria is a clinical herbalist and educator at Wintergreen Botanicals in Allenstown, NH and author of Body into Balance and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies. Her live-streamed online Home Herbalist Series and Advanced Herbalist Training Program both kick off in January, and many other pre-recorded, at-your-own pace online courses and classes are available through her website WintergreenBotanicals.com. Enjoy 10% off all classes and books in Maria’s Online Store with the promo code HERBRALLY Class Description More than half of American adults suffer from acid reflux and heartburn each year, and acid-reducing proton-pump inhibitor drugs are the third most prescribed class of drugs in the nation. Yes these medications do not address the root cause of disease and come with serious long-term side effects. One approach does not fit all! Let’s delve into the different types and causes of acid reflux and heartburn, how herbal and holistic practitioners can assess clients during the intake, and different approaches to addressing heartburn and reflux customized to the client’s patterns including SIBO, low acidity, poor signaling, sphincter issues, and gastric inflammation. We’ll focus primarily on herbal and dietary approaches. We’ll also cover the pros and cons of potential classes of herbs including mucilaginous herbs, vulneraries, astringents, antimicrobials, carminatives, bitters, sours/vinegar, and pungent herbs. Tips for supporting clients as they wean off PPIs will be included. Download the slides at https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/gerd/

The Science & Art of Herbalism course with Rosemary Gladstar is on sale this week so we thought we’d run a replay of this awesome episode with Rosemary and Helen! Rosemary Gladstar shares her insights with Helen Ward, Educational Director, from Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center about how she started working with the plants and what inspired her to write The Science & Art of Herbalism Online and Home Study Course. The Science & Art of Herbalism Course Curriculum Considered by many to be one of the finest home study courses on herbalism available in this country, The Science & Art of Herbalism offers a comprehensive overview of herbalism and prepares the student to competently and effectively use herbs for home health care. It’s an excellent introduction for the beginner/intermediate herbalism student. For the more advanced student, it provides an excellent review and a solid foundation upon which to build their own studies. The Lessons are designed to provide practical, hands-on experience with each assignment designed to enrich your personal experience with the plant world. LEARN MORE

Today we’ll hear Jiling Jin’s reading of her poetic and practical Tea (Camellia sinensis) Monograph. Hear the role this plant plays in her life, from her childhood kitchen to her morning routine, and learn about its cultivation, preparation, uses and more. Get to know the tea hiding in your cupboards and discover a new use for an old favorite, or check out her tea recommendations and find a new combination to love! Jiling Lin, LAc is an acupuncturist, herbalist, and yoga teacher in Ventura, CA. She empowers community resilience through clinics, classes, and retreats. Jiling cultivates thriving health through nature connection, patient education, and accessible healthcare. She specializes in treating pain, trauma, and complex chronic conditions. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com, Instagram, and Facebook. For more monographs, visit www.herbrally.com/monographs. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

In today’s episode, Nicole Telkes shares with us details about her new online learning platform. Her program looks amazing. If you’re looking to take your herbal knowledge and skills to the next level, I assure you, Nicole knows her stuff! Herbalist Nicole Telkes of the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine is offering this amazing course bundle geared towards budding herbalists. This deep dive into herbalism offers an authoritative, practical, and empowering learning experience. In this course you'll get access to a variety of educational videos, assignments, live office hours, and plenty of unique ways to learn about holistic, socially and environmentally responsible herbalism. It also comes with a bonus Materia Medica course that covers over 90 different herbs! LEARN MORE Meet Nicole | A Quick Intro She believes strongly in herbal medicine being “the people’s medicine” and enlists her students and any interested parties in fulfilling her goal of putting “an herbalist in every home.” As a deep ecologist, she focuses on “weedcrafting” bioregional native and naturalized medicinal plants in herb practice. She has a great passion for the green path and education. Learn more about Nicole A Recent Testimonial "I feel like I should tell you that you + your school have literally changed my entire life. I worked in the restaurant industry until COVID, and 7 months into my furlough, I found Plant Spirit Healing by Pam Montgomery on my shelf (it was one of those books that I had bought and just never read). By the third chapter, I had begun researching herbalism, and after an overwhelming amount of information + options, the universe aligned me with your school. I enrolled, and a month later I officially quit my restaurant job, and last week I started working on a small farm in Bellville, where my focus will be the herb garden + greenhouse. I cannot thank you enough for the knowledge and time that you’ve put into your courses, and just your life’s work in general. Everything that has happened in my life since discovering herbalism + you + your school feels like it’s been divinely guided. So, thank you thank you thank you. You are the coolest, and I am forever grateful."

Today’s episode originally aired through an online class hosted by the ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism. A huge thanks to Richard Mandelbaum for sharing this audio with all of us. This class was originally hosted as a scholarship fundraiser, so please consider donating if you feel moved to do so. For donations and to read panelist bios, CLICK HERE. CLASS DESCRIPTION Join us for a frank and open hearted dialogue about race, racism, and our roles as practitioners and students of holistic and herbal medicine. This will be a panel discussion, with time for Q&A, among four holistic health practitioners sharing their distinct but complementary perspectives on the moment we find ourselves in, and where we go from here.

Ever want to listen to someone teach for 20+ minutes purely on gotu kola? Well, today’s episode is for you! Listen in as herbalist Heather Irvine delves into the details and attributes of the wonderful herbal ally, Centella asiatica. Enjoy! Today’s episode is sponsored by Mountain Rose Herbs.  HerbRally listeners can get 10% off their order with coupon code HERBRALLY10 at check out.   Thanks to Mountain Rose Herbs for sponsoring the show!

Today we’ll hear from herbalist herbalist Lupo Passero. This episode is part of module one in The Art of Flower Essence Therapy Online Course. HerbRally listeners receive 15% off the course with coupon code HERBRALLY This is the first training of its kind! A unique and accessible opportunity to learn from Herbalist and Flower Essence Practitioner Lupo Passero and her 20+ years of experience. This is a visually stunning self-directed course, and you can take your time exploring the different lessons. The Art of Flower Essence Therapy is a botanically splendid offering consisting of 24 gorgeous films crafted by Heather Wright, a previous graduate of the program. These films combine in depth lectures taught by Lupo with beautiful images and videos. These stunning films tell the story of how flower essences can transform people’s lives. They bring the practice to life in a way no other online offering has before. There has never been a more important time to study these potent remedies that address numerous conditions such as fear, anxiety and heartbreak. Learn how these powerful remedies can help you and your family in these uncertain times. LEARN MORE Lupo Passero was classically trained as an Herbalist in the late 90’s. She has worked with some of the most prestigious Flower Essence companies in the world including Flower Essence Services in Nevada City California and The Bach Centre in the UK. She has taught The Art of Flower Essence Therapy course since the early 2000’s and offers flower essence practitioner trainings annually in the U.S. as well as in France, England, and Costa Rica. Lupo has taught at various learning institutions throughout the country including The Appalachian School of Holistic Herbalism, The Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, Wild Ginger Herbal Center, The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Western Connecticut State University, Yale University and The Graduate Institute. In 2009 Lupo opened Twin Star Herbal Education and Community Apothecary in New Milford, CT and has lovingly served her community along side of the plants and flowers ever since.

Yarrow on the battlefields of antiquity? A woman transformed into a laurel tree? Today we’ll hear from herbalist Maria Christodoulou on herbs in Greek myths! Maria Christodoulou is a clinical herbalist exploring the practice of ancient Greek herbal medicine as The Greek Herbalist. In a previous lifetime, she lived on a farm in ancient Greece and found the cure for plagues. She researches and writes about medicinal plants in fantastical myths, ancient scientific writings, and artistic representations that have survived for thousands of years. For an adventure through antiquity, visit her website at www.thegreekherbalist.com. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

REGISTER FOR THE HANDCRAFTED INCENSE WORKSHOP SERIES In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Evan Sylliaasen, founder of The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine & Higher Mind Incense. He delves into the world of incense and aromatic medicine and discusses their healing properties. For a limited time, enroll in Evan’s FREE workshop series: the Hand-crafted Incense Workshop Series. Incense is such an overlooked modality in today's world. Everyone focuses on tinctures, teas, and essential oils, which are all great, but they're missing a crucial key component of aromatic medicine.  Imagine having the ability to tailor your own unique herbal incense blends for medicine and healing, or for sacred ritual, or simply for pleasure. For a decade now, Evan Sylliaasen has been crafting aromatherapeutic and ritual blends for his company Higher Mind Incense, one of the top producers in the US. He's definitely seen what works best, and what doesn't work when it comes to incense crafting. As there's a bit of art and science to this craft, Evan knows the pitfalls and common mistakes most people make when they're just starting out making incense.  And he can help you avoid them! Which is why he's put together a special complimentary gift for you, the new Hand-Crafted Incense Workshop Series.  These training session videos offered through his school, The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine, will teach you step-by-step how to successfully make your own natural incense at home for healing, fragrant enjoyment, or spiritual purposes.   Join us in the Hand-Crafted Incense Workshop Series Today, Evan's gift to you! In this workshop series you'll learn: The traditional key to aromatic medicine and the roots of aromatherapy The many virtues and uses of incense and plant smoke The various types of incense and their specific qualities The 4 basic building blocks of incense crafting that every recipe needs for success Plus Evan will walk you through each step of the incense crafting process from raw ingredients, to finished product Whether you're a professional or at-home healer who uses herbs and essential oils, an incense enthusiast, or a beginner in the world of herbs or aromatics, this workshop series will help you take your practice to new levels of healing and beauty. Join us this week only for the series and get started on your path to making your own incense for yourself, family, or those you serve today! Sign up for this complimentary gift and watch the first video here  Enjoy!

With wildfires still smoldering across Western states, many are enduring a blanket of unhealthy smoke. What herbal companions can we enlist to help us through the poor air quality? Today we’ll hear guidance from herbalist Rosalee de la Forêt to find out! Rosalee de la Forêt, RH, is passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. She is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and the Education Director at LearningHerbs. She is also the author of the online courses, The Taste of Herbs and Herbal Cold Care. She is the creator of the Taste of Herbs Flavor Wheel. When she is not immersed in herbs, you can find her taking photos of nature, kayaking with her husband, or curled up in a hammock with a good book. To stay informed on the 6th Annual NorthWest Herb Symposium, visit www.NWHerbSymposium.com. Located at the Camp Casey Conference Center in Coupeville, Washington, teachers will include Eaglesong Gardener, Ryan Drum, Denise Joy, Netta Zeberoff and more!For many more great recordings like you’ve heard today, visit Tree Farm Communications where you’ll find quality audio of lectures, workshops, and conferences on topics like herbalism, integrative health, nutrition and more! Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

Today we’ll hear from Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm and author of ‘Farming While Black.’ Originally recorded at the 2020 MOSES Organic Farming Conference, her keynote address discusses uprooting racism and seeding sovereignty in our food system. Join her for a journey through history to understand how we arrived here, and learn about the work going on to heal, repair, and create justice. For more for Leah, visit her at: www.farmingwhileblack.org www.soulfirefarm.org @leahpenniman Leah Penniman is a Black Kreyol educator, farmer/peyizan, author, and food justice activist from Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, NY. She co-founded Soul Fire Farm in 2011 with the mission to end racism in the food system and reclaim our ancestral connection to land. As co-Executive Director, Leah is part of a team that facilitates powerful food sovereignty programs – including farmer trainings for Black & Brown people, a subsidized farm food distribution program for people living under food apartheid, and domestic and international organizing toward equity in the food system. Leah holds an MA in Science Education and BA in Environmental Science and International Development from Clark University, and is a Manye (Queen Mother) in Vodun. Leah has been farming since 1996 and teaching since 2002. The work of Leah and Soul Fire Farm has been recognized by the Soros Racial Justice Fellowship, Fulbright Program, Omega Sustainability Leadership Award, Presidential Award for Science Teaching, NYS Health Emerging Innovator Awards, and Andrew Goodman Foundation, among others. Her book, Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land is available here. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

Today we’ll hear about the upcoming 3rd Annual Spiritual Herbal Conference: The Structure of Dreams! Workshops this year will call us all into the activation of dreaming toward practical strategies for liberation and abolition. Teachers will consider Indigenous and Ancestral technologies to return to, to prepare us with magic, inspiration, knowledge, and tangible skills to co-create structures of collectivity, equity, and abundance. This year, virtual technologies will serve as a space for us to challenge what it can mean to mobilize, connect, and find rootedness within the context of a global pandemic. Join in virtually October 3rd and 4th to hear from the keynote speaker, Karen M. Rose, and attend workshop offerings from a diversity of fields. Click here for more information! Purchase tickets Donate to sponsor tickets for POC in the local community Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

HERBAL ALCHEMY TRAINING SESSIONS A FREE WORKSHOP SERIES FROM THE SCHOOL OF EVOLUTIONARY HERBALISM Only available until October 14th, 2020 SIGN UP NOW This episode of the HerbRally podcast is part four of four in Sajah Popham’s Alchemy and Herbalism series. Enjoy!

HERBAL ALCHEMY TRAINING SESSIONS A FREE WORKSHOP SERIES FROM THE SCHOOL OF EVOLUTIONARY HERBALISM Only available until October 14th, 2020 SIGN UP NOW This episode of the HerbRally podcast is part three of four in Sajah Popham’s Alchemy and Herbalism series. Enjoy!

HERBAL ALCHEMY TRAINING SESSIONS A FREE WORKSHOP SERIES FROM THE SCHOOL OF EVOLUTIONARY HERBALISM Only available until October 14th, 2020 SIGN UP NOW This episode of the HerbRally podcast is part two of four in Sajah Popham’s Alchemy and Herbalism series. Enjoy!

HERBAL ALCHEMY TRAINING SESSIONS A FREE WORKSHOP SERIES FROM THE SCHOOL OF EVOLUTIONARY HERBALISM Only available until October 14th, 2020 SIGN UP NOW This episode of the HerbRally podcast is part one of four in Sajah Popham’s Alchemy and Herbalism series. Enjoy!