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REPLAY | Rosemary Gladstar and Helen Ward on The Science and Art of Herbalism Dec 24, 2020

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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.

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Tea Monograph by Jiling Lin Dec 22, 2020

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Today we'll hear Jiling Lin'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.

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!

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A Deep Dive Into Herbalism for Budding Herbalists: New Learning Opportunity with Nicole Telkes Dec 22, 2020

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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."

Racism and Healing | An Open-Hearted Dialogue with Karen Henderson, Denise Cusack, Tiffany Robbins and Richard Mandelbaum Dec 20, 2020

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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.

Gotu Kola 101 with Heather Irvine Dec 13, 2020

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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!

The History of Flower Essences with Lupo Passero Dec 09, 2020

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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.

Herbs in Myths with The Greek Herbalist Nov 16, 2020

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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

The Healing Powers of Incense and Aromatic Medicine with Evan Sylliaasen Oct 29, 2020

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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!

Enjoy!

Herbs for Smoky Skies with Rosalee de la Forêt Oct 12, 2020

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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!

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Uprooting Racism in Agriculture with Leah Penniman Oct 08, 2020

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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!

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