Herbs with Rosalee

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Black Cohosh Benefits, Uses, & Surprising Secrets Oct 29, 2025

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From easing hot flashes to calming muscle tension, black cohosh has long been a trusted ally for cycles of change.

In this episode, I’m joined by herbalist, author, and Appalachian plant steward Patricia Kyritsi Howell for a fascinating deep dive into one of the forest’s most mysterious and misunderstood herbs: black cohosh (Actaea racemosa). Patricia shares how this powerful woodland plant first “brought her back to herself” during a time of personal healing—and how that experience shaped decades of herbal practice and advocacy. Together, we explore the magic, medicine, and conservation of a plant that’s as beautiful as it is complex, weaving in folklore, insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Patricia’s hard-earned wisdom from years in the Appalachian mountains.

Patricia recently finished updating her beautiful book on native Appalachian herbs, and as part of this interview she has generously included an excerpt from the book. You can download your copy of the black cohosh herbal monograph from Patricia’s book here.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► Five ways that black cohosh can ease symptoms of PMS and menopause

► Benefits of black cohosh beyond its use as a “women’s herb”

► How this North American plant shares ancient lineage with herbs from China—and how it’s used differently in Western and Chinese traditions

► How to harvest black cohosh in a way that preserves (and even increases!) the plant population for future generations

► and so much more…

For those of you who don’t know her, Patricia Kyritsi Howell is a renowned clinical herbalist, teacher, and author based in the mountains of northeast Georgia. She’s the author of the newly expanded and updated Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians: Second Edition, a richly illustrated guide to the use of 44 herbs native to eastern North America. A respected voice in the herbal community, Patricia supports emerging practitioners in clinical herbalism through her virtual course, Crafting Your Herbal Practice. She also leads tours to the Greek island of Crete to explore regional herbs and experience traditional Cretan cuisine.

I’m delighted to share our conversation with you today!

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You can find Patricia at PatriciaKyritsiHowell.com.

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On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.

Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.

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Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

American Ginseng: Benefits, Uses & Survival of a Legendary Root Oct 22, 2025

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Why have so many herbalists stopped using American ginseng — and what would it mean to welcome it back?

In this episode, I sat down with Appalachian herbalist Phyllis Light to discuss American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), an herb that her family has had an intimate relationship with for generations. Wow, what a wealth of information she had to share about this legendary herb! Our conversation wound through the folk history of ginseng’s use in Appalachia, ginseng trade routes, and the many, many ways we can work with it to benefit our health. Phyllis also explored the widespread belief that American ginseng is ‘too endangered to use’—and why the truth is more complex than we might think.

Phyllis shared about several different herbal preparations of American ginseng, including her recipe for Ginseng Honey—a simple and delicious way to work with this beloved herb. You can download your beautifully illustrated recipe card here.

There are so many ways that American ginseng can benefit your health! Here are just a few reasons you might want to work with American ginseng:

► To improve memory and cognitive ability

► To benefit your immune system (and even help antibiotics work better!)

► To help you build strength and muscle mass, boost energy, and increase endurance

To learn even more ways that you can work with American ginseng, be sure to check out the entire episode!

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► How the global ginseng market impacts use of American ginseng in the United States

► Why Phyllis considers American ginseng to be a “panacea herb”

► How American ginseng can be worked with to benefit sleep—and the particular kind of insomnia that it is most appropriate for

► When it’s best to use American ginseng on its own, and when to formulate it with other herbs

► The legal and ethical implications of buying wildcrafted American ginseng (or of wildcrafting your own!)

► and so much more…

For those of you who don’t know her, Phyllis D. Light, a fourth-generation herbalist and healer, has studied and worked with herbs, foods, and other healing techniques for over 30 years. She is traditionally trained in Southern Folk Medicine with lessons from her grandmother as well as Tommie Bass, a renowned Southern herbalist.

Phyllis has a master’s degree from the University of Alabama in Health Studies, nutrition and healthcare. She has taught CEU classes for allied healthcare professionals. She is director of the Appalachian Center for Natural Health and is the author of Southern Folk Medicine: Healing Traditions from Appalachian Fields and Forests.

I can’t wait to share our conversation with you today!

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You can find Phyllis at PhyllisDLight.com.

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Lady’s Mantle: Uses, Herbal Wisdom, and Benefits Oct 15, 2025

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What can this velvety, rose-family herb teach us about transformation and healing?

In this episode, I’m joined by the luminous Robin Rose Bennett to discuss lady's mantle (Alchemilla spp.), a plant that embodies both strength and tenderness, ancient alchemy and modern healing. Robin Rose shares how this ancient herb supports women through every life stage, from menstruation to menopause, and what its alchemical nature can teach us about transformation, healing, and self-love.

Together, we dive into the folklore, magic, and medicine of this lovely herb. Along the way, Robin Rose offers her Lady’s Luxury infusion recipe—a beautiful blend that nourishes both body and spirit. In fact, I’ve been making this tea regularly since our discussion, and it’s delightful! I can’t wait to share it with you. You can download your beautifully-illustrated recipe card here.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► The ancient alchemy behind lady’s mantle—and why herbalists have treasured this plant for centuries

► The secret of the sparkling “dew” on the leaves of lady’s mantle (and why it’s even more magical than it looks!)

► Why lady’s mantle has been called the ultimate ally for women through every life transition—from maiden to mother to elder

► How the simple act of gathering herbs with gratitude can transform your medicine making

► and so much more…

For those of you who don’t know her, Robin Rose Bennett is a storyteller, writer, and herbalist, offering classes in Herbal Medicine and EarthSpirit Teachings since 1986 - at herb conferences, festivals, medical schools, and most joyously, outside with the plants.

Robin Rose shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic, mystery, and beauty of the web of life. She is the author of: Healing Magic - A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living, The Gift of Healing Herbs - Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life, A Young Green Witch’s Guide to Plant Magic - Rituals and Recipes from Nature, and A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom-Big Little Life Tips.

I’m delighted to share our conversation with you today!

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Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com

You can find Robin Rose at RobinRoseBennett.com.

You can learn more about Robin's courses here.

For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!

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Spicebush with Rebecca Beyer + Spicebush Honey Bounce Oct 08, 2025

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What happens when we follow one plant deeply enough to uncover its stories, traditions, and medicines?

In this episode, I sit down with herbalist, artist, and folk magic researcher Rebecca Beyer to talk about her lifelong devotion to spicebush (Lindera benzoin)—a plant rooted in Appalachian folk tradition and brimming with story.

Rebecca shares how a difficult illness first led her to herbal medicine, and how she eventually came to see spicebush as her patron plant. We explore its many gifts—from its role in spring tonics and colonial kitchens to its modern uses as a warming, aromatic ally. Rebecca also invites us into her creative world, where her herbal practice meets her art, tattooing, and deep love for regional traditions.

Fresh spicebush berries are notoriously difficult to dry, so Rebecca likes to find other creative ways to preserve their peppery, citrus-spiced flavor. She’s shared her recipe for Spicebush Honey Bounce—spicebush berries infused in honey, plus a little something extra! You can find a beautifully-illustrated copy of Rebecca’s recipe here.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► Why spicebush holds such a beloved place in Appalachian folk traditions, bridging the worlds of food, medicine, and seasonal ritual

► Four medicinal benefits of spicebush

► Rebecca’s trick for drying the fruit so they keep their flavor for years and don’t mold—quite a challenge for these juicy berries!

► Six ways to work with spicebush for food and medicine, from the bark to twigs, leaves to fruit

► Why embracing many teachers—and a community of learning—is key to becoming a better herbalist

► and so much more…

For those of you who don’t know her, Rebecca Beyer is an Appalachian folk herbalist and magical practitioner, tattooer, author, and crafts woman. She studies and teaches foraging, regional folk medicine and handicrafts at her home in the mountains of Western North Carolina through her school, Blood and Spicebush School of Old Craft, and tattoos at her studio, Pars Fortuna.

This conversation is full of history, heart, and plant wisdom. Whether you’re new to spicebush or already love the plants of Appalachia, I know you’ll come away inspired by Rebecca’s joyful relationship with this fragrant, generous shrub.

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You can find Rebecca at BloodAndSpicebush.com.

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Rosalee’s 200th Episode: Stories, Lessons & Gratitude | Guest Host Mason Hutchison Oct 01, 2025

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Can you believe we’ve made it to 200 episodes of the Herbs with Rosalee podcast?!

Week after week, I get to sit in the host’s chair—asking the questions, guiding the conversation, and shining the spotlight on other herbalists (and the plants we love). Honestly, it’s one of my favorite things to do.

So when we realized the 200th episode was coming up, we knew it had to be something different.

At first, someone suggested I should be the one in the hot seat. My reaction? Hard no. Absolutely not.

But the idea kept tugging at me… and eventually, I caved.

And! If anyone was going to flip the script and interview me, it had to be my dear friend Mason Hutchison from HerbRally. Not only do I love his hosting skills, Mason knows me better than most people on this planet—which meant he could ask the kinds of questions I’d never think to ask myself.

And wow… he did.

We laughed over bloopers, looked back at how the show has grown, and talked about the ways podcasting has stretched me—not just as an herbalist, but as a person.

I shared stories about my ever-evolving plant path—from activism, to my early days with herbs, to how UTIs (yes, really!) shaped my herbal journey in surprising ways. We also pulled back the curtain on what goes into producing this podcast, and chatted about some of the threads that run through my life right now: walking, strength training, friendship, grief, and resilience.

There are also a few surprises in there - one that left me in tears.

But! No spoilers! You’ll just have to watch the show. (And I DO recommend watching this one as there’s lots of entertaining b-roll going on.)

It was one of those conversations that felt both light and deep at the same time. I’m so grateful to share it with you—and to be celebrating 200 episodes together.

Here’s a peek at what we covered:

► Why most podcasts don’t make it past seven episodes—and what it really took for me to reach 200

► How creating a podcast has shaped me as an herbalist and educator

► The behind-the-scenes teamwork that goes into every single episode

► How my dad’s adventurous spirit and my mom’s ethnobotanical work continue to shape my life today

► How getting arrested as a young activist eventually led me deeper into herbalism (and guided me toward a gentler, less in-your-face approach to bringing herbalism to people!)

► and so much more…

For this episode, I also have to give a big shout-out to YOU. Truly, this podcast wouldn’t exist without you listening, sharing, and showing up week after week. Your enthusiasm for the show is what keeps me going.

And a special thank-you to all of my students here at Herbs with Rosalee—you make it possible for us to keep producing the podcast.

An extra-special nod goes to our Podcast Circle members, whose direct support means so much. I’m so grateful for each and every one of you.

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Would you prefer watching this episode? If so, click here for the video.

You can find Mason at HerbRally.com.

For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!

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Dandelion with Mason Hutchison + Spiced Dandelion-Chicory Herbal Brew Sep 17, 2025

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What happens when a playful kid turns dandelion fluff into mischief?

Spoiler alert—those days of early herbal mischief may just turn into a lifelong passion for the plant world, as it did for my good friend Mason Hutchison.

In this episode, Mason discusses the many virtues of the much-maligned (though not in the herbal world!) dandelion, Taraxacum officinale. From stories of childhood antics to his first taste of this “gateway herb,” Mason shares how dandelion has shaped his path as an herbalist and community builder. Along the way, we taste-test dandelion creations (all delicious, though some are decidedly bitter!), dive into its surprising nutritional and medicinal powers, and celebrate the joy this sunny little plant brings. You’ll never look at a patch of dandelions the same way again!

Along with several other tasty dandelion beverages, Mason and I said cheers over a warm cup of my Spiced Dandelion-Chicory Herbal Brew. This is a new recipe that I’ve never shared before—and a personal favorite of mine!

Check out the beautifully illustrated recipe card here, and enjoy this crowd-pleasing dandelion drink with your own friends!

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► How to tell dandelion apart from its many look-alike cousins

► The many nutritional and medicinal benefits of dandelion roots, leaves, stems, and flowers

► One fun way to work with dandelion seeds (aside from the inevitable wish-making, of course!)

► The surprising reason behind dandelion’s French nickname, “pissenlit”

► and so many other reasons to love this humble weed!

For those of you who don’t know him, Mason Hutchison is the founder of HerbRally, an herbal community hub that promotes herbalism education and events. He is also the host of The Herbalist Hour, a podcast and YouTube series where he interviews a diverse array of plant people. Mason is a proud father, avid chess, basketball and ping pong player, spring water gatherer, and an enthusiast in the art of frugal nutrition.

I’m so excited to share our conversation—and plenty of dandelion love—with you today!

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Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com

Would you prefer watching this episode? If so, click here for the video.

You can find Mason at HerbRally.com.

For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!

Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.

If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!

Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.

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Lady’s Mantle with Alyssa Dennis + Lady’s Mantle Tincture Sep 10, 2025

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What hidden stories of women are tucked inside this humble herb—linking old folklore, a touch of alchemy, and even today’s healing practices?

My guest today, Alyssa Dennis, invites us into the world of lady’s mantle (Alchemilla spp.), a plant whose cloak-shaped leaves hold both practical healing gifts and threads of ancient story. From her experiences in urban herbal sanctuaries to a life-changing encounter on the sacred isle of Iona, Alyssa shares how this humble herb invites us to see plants not just as remedies, but as storytellers and companions on the path of reconnection.

Alyssa’s favorite way to work with lady’s mantle is as a tincture, using just the right amount of glycerin to sweeten it up and draw out the toning, astringent nature of the plant. You’ll find a beautifully-illustrated recipe card for Alyssa’s Lady’s Mantle Tincture here.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► Why lady’s mantle is such a trusted ally for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum healing

► How the downy leaves of lady's mantle collect dew—and why alchemists once revered this process

► What makes lady’s mantle both an ancient wound healer and a modern digestive ally

► How myth, folklore, and modern ecology can come together to shape our understanding of plants

► and so much more…

For those of you who don’t know her, Alyssa Dennis is a dedicated earth activist, educator, interdisciplinary artist, and clinical herbalist devoted to the movements of peace, justice, and ecological kinship. Her work has been to reawaken to her ancestral traditions of plant medicine in order to guide her community back into relationship with the living world.

Alyssa has two fine art degrees, advanced training in clinical herbalism, and spent years within the natural building profession. She is the founder of Eclipta Herbal and steward of a vibrant herbal sanctuary in Baltimore City—a living classroom home to over 100 species of medicinal plants (and counting). This space is a heart-centered venture of ecological conservation—of both the human body and the land body—which serves as gathering ground for plant medicine education, community building, earth skills workshops, and collaboration.

I can’t wait to share our conversation with you today!

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Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com

For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!

Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.

If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!

Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.

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Yarrow with Carolyn Jones + Medicine for the Soul: Courage Blend Sep 03, 2025

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Warrior, healer, and protector—could this common roadside plant be nature’s ultimate ally for both body and spirit?

In this episode, herbalist and educator Carolyn Jones shares about a plant often called the “mother of all wound healers”—yarrow (Achillea millefolium). I was so excited that she chose to discuss this plant, as it’s my herbal ally for the year and one I hold close to my heart. Although I’ve worked with yarrow for many years and already know it well, it’s such a multifaceted herb that, like a dear friend, there’s always more to learn about it.

Carolyn certainly didn’t disappoint, as she went well beyond commonly-known ways to work with yarrow for physical ailments. Her discussion of how yarrow can help to strengthen and heal us both spiritually and emotionally was so powerful and insightful, I know I’ll be mulling it over for quite some time.

The recipe that Carolyn shared with us is such a thoughtful, beautiful way to work with yarrow—with the intention not of getting rid of some challenge or affliction, but instead of calling forth a strength we might want to invoke: courage. You can download a beautifully-illustrated recipe card for her Medicine for the Soul: Courage Blend here.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► Five herbal preparations for working with yarrow, and the strengths and benefits of each

► How flower essences are prepared—and how yarrow flower essence can help to heal emotional wounds

► Yarrow’s history of ritual use for spiritual protection

► How yarrow’s blood-moving qualities make it uniquely supportive for relieving certain types of pain

► and so much more…

For those of you who don’t know her, Carolyn Jones is the founder of the Healing Project and serves as the coordinator of the Herbalists Without Borders’ Healing Project Mobile Clinic. A dedicated community herbalist and holistic health educator, she holds certifications in aromatherapy, flower essences, reflexology, and acupuncture detoxification. Carolyn is also an accomplished author and bereavement chaplain. Her published works include Pick Up Your Bed and Walk, a self-care guide for those pursuing a healthier lifestyle through herbal support; Incantations, an affirmation guidebook; and Medicine for Your Soul, which explores the trauma-informed healing potential of flower essences and hydrosols in combination with essential oils.

I’m delighted to share our conversation with you today!

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Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com

For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!

Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.

If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!

Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.

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Yauhtli with Lauren Peterson + Yauhtli Infused Honey Aug 27, 2025

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What if the “ordinary” marigold in your garden was actually a sacred plant with centuries of healing tradition behind it?

In this week’s episode, Texas-based herbalist Lauren Peterson shares how she first learned about the medicine of yauhtli (Tagetes lucida), an herb hiding in plain sight all around her. Commonly referred to as Mexican tarragon or Texas tarragon, this cheery little marigold is a common landscaping plant in Texas, and yet it has so many medicinal gifts (and it is oh so fragrant and delicious, too!).

There are many ways you can work with yauhtli, but Lauren’s favorite way to prepare it is an infused honey. This sweet, wonderfully aromatic preparation really makes it easy to take your medicine—and it’s so good, it even made my usually-reserved handsome French husband exclaim with delight!

Lauren shared her recipe for Yauhtli Infused Honey with us, and you can download your beautifully-illustrated copy here. (And if you don’t already grow yauhtli, this episode just might inspire you to go out and buy some seeds!)

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► Six medicinal gifts of yauhtli

► Three tips for growing yauhtli in your garden

► Why infused honey is one of Lauren’s favorite ways of working with yauhtli (and many other herbs!)

► How yauhtli compares to other marigolds—plus two ways to work with common garden marigolds (Tagetes erecta)

► The importance of forming community and making connections with other herbalists

► and so much more…

For those of you who don’t know her, Lauren’s passion for plants grew from her desire to deepen her connection with the natural world and nurture relationships that allow healing to take place. She began her herbal studies with Austin, Texas based Sacred Journey School of Herbalism in 2014, and now is a teacher and admin for the school. Lauren founded White Deer Apothecary in 2015 and continues to craft local herbal medicines, teach medicine making classes, guide plant walks, and work with clients one-on-one. Her favorite place is to be outdoors, in the kitchen, and on the dance floor.

I hope this interview with Lauren inspires you to look at the common plants around you in a whole different way. Who knows, maybe you’ll find your new favorite herb peeking at you from behind a rosebush in your neighbor’s front yard!

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Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com

For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!

Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.

If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!

Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.

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6 Benefits of Red-Belted Conk + DIY Mushroom Extract Powder Aug 20, 2025

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Have you been missing this amazing and underrated mushroom? Chances are if you’ve ever gone out in the woods in North America, you’ve walked past the mushroom red-belted conk (Fomitopsis pinicola)—though you may not have noticed it. This ubiquitous, yet often-overlooked mushroom may not be well known among herbalists, but it certainly deserves to be! As this week’s podcast guest, Logan Keister, describes, there are so many benefits to working with red-belted conk, from aiding digestion to reducing inflammation, and so much more.

Logan also explains in detail one of his favorite ways of working with medicinal mushrooms: as a long-extracted mushroom powder, full of all the goodness of these amazing fungi. This preparation can be expensive to buy, but luckily it’s really easy to make yourself! We’ve got a beautifully-illustrated recipe card for Logan’s recipe for Mushroom Extract Powder to share with you; you can download your copy here.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► Four tips for identifying red-belted conk (and what to do to be sure the mushroom you’re finding isn’t a lookalike)

► How the red-belted conk interacts with and benefits other species living in the forest

► Six medicinal gifts of red-belted conk—and the type of person who may especially benefit from its support

► How medicinal mushrooms work together with your body to help prevent and heal from cancer

► Why mushrooms are best consumed cooked

► and so many other reasons to make mushrooms a part of your daily diet!

For those of you who don’t know him, Logan Keister is a clinical herbalist, educator, medicinal herb farmer, and permaculture designer, born and raised in the coniferous forests of Noti, Oregon. He has worked with many clients with a diverse range of health concerns over the years and helped them to address their concerns using the vitalist approach to herbalism. He currently resides in Noti, Oregon where he runs his own small business, Noti Botanica, where he sells herbal remedies, offers holistic health consultations, and shares his teachings on herbalism.

Logan received his training in clinical herbalism and botany at the Columbines School of Botanical Studies, the Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism, and the School of Evolutionary Herbalism. He also has a B.S. in Horticulture and a Permaculture Design Certificate from Oregon State University.

I’m thrilled to share our conversation with you today!

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Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com

For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!

Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.

If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!

Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.

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