43.The B Show – Locavore Digested, Chickweed, and Cannabis in the News
This week, the team spent a little time reviewing last week’s show on the Locavore Movement with Leda Hermecz then moved on to answer an herbal 101 question and Cannabis in the news.
Roseroot – Herb of the North by Anna Rósa
The path of the village herbalist hasn’t always been an easy one. In Iceland, herbalism was illegal to practice until 15 years ago. During that time, herbalists were left to their own devices without any action being taken. Before it was legal they could risk the practice as long as they kept their heads down. A lot […]
42.Locavore, an Interview with Leda Hermecz and 100 Mile Bakery
Locavore, Farm-to-Table, Slow Food, artisan foods can be found amidst all these movements. As we get in-touch with the roots of our food, our appreciation for what it takes to make truly delicious cuisine grows. Today, we’re talking with Leda Hermecz of 100 Mile Bakery about her roots in the Slow Food movement and how she brings local foods to her community.
Tea for Better Communication: Practical Magic
Calendula offers a magical boost when you’re working on shedding old patterns. As a sunny, drying friend, this flower knows how to cut through the mucky, swampy thoughts that can pool about and create stagnation in our growth. This tea blend is all about clearing out that damp, old crud that’s making it hard to […]
41.The B Show – A Recap of Show 40 and Herbal 101s
This week, the team spent a little time reviewing last week’s show then moved on to answer a couple of Herbal 101 questions.
Calla Lily: The Beauty of Balance
AKA: Arum Lily Cala Lily symbolizes purity and innocence, according to popular mythology. This flower is used at transitional times like weddings and funerals to symbolize a wish for fertility and purity for those who are making the transitions. In art, the Cala Lily has often been used as a connection between seemingly opposing forces. […]
40.Herbs of Iceland with Anna Rósa Róbertsdóttir
As herbalists, we often rely on a combination of current research and historical records to understand our medicinal plants. For the most part, we’ve been free to experiment and gain our own experiential knowledge, too. Iceland, among others, has passed a lot of legal restrictions limiting herbalist and those who use plants to care for themselves and their loved ones.
Cleavers + Grape Seed Oil = Goodness from the Garden
My garden in spring overflows with Cleavers, aka Galium aparine. Most years, I spend hours in early spring picking cleavers seeds out of Mr. Jet’s long black fur. This year, I decided it was high time I made use of the skin nourishing properties of this weedy friend. Galium aperine is chock full of trace […]
39.The Poo Show – A Panel on Digestive Health
In truth, herbalists love to discuss digestive health. From what goes in to what comes out, we’re interested , observant, and talkative. Today, we’re talking with Howie Brounstein, an expert Western Herbalist, and Zoe Fallian, a Practitioner of East Asian Medicine, about one of our favorite topics–Poo.
Aromatherapy & Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding by Demetria Clark
Best audience for Aromatherapy and Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding: Beginning Herbalists, especially those expecting or friends and family of those expecting a baby. Candace said: When I was pregnant, longer ago than I care to admit, I would truly have used a book like Aromatherapy and Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy, Birth, and […]
38.Plant Conservation with Rosemary Gladstar
We’ve all heard the alarming statistics that tell us global climate change is real and happening now, even if we don’t all agree on the cause. Herbalists and botanists are on the forefront of the move to save as many of our plant friends as possible, but they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Today’ we’re talking with Godmother of American Herbalism Rosemary Gladstar about plant conservation and how all of us can save and protect our beloved plant species from extinction.
Icelandic Herbs and Their Medicinal Uses by Anna Rósa Róbertsdóttir
Best audience for Icelandic Herbs and Their Medicinal Uses: Herbalists just beyond the raw beginner phase Candace said: I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to connect with herbs from a land so far north of my Pacific Northwest home in comparatively balmy Oregon. It turns out a goodly number of the medicinal […]