Welcome to the HerbRally podcast! We take a deep dive into the world of herbalism. We host some of the best teachers in the field with topics ranging from wild foods, botany, nutrition, ecology, herbal medicine and health accessibility. You'll hear class recordings from conferences, narrated plant monographs, interviews, event updates and so much more. There are hundreds of episodes on herbalism so you're bound to find what you're looking for. Thanks for tuning in!
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The Plant Path
with Sajah & Whitney Popham, founders of The School of Evolutionary Herbalism. Herbalist, Spagyricist, Medical Astrologer
The Plant Path is a window into the world of the herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can wor ...
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Acupuncture and East Asian medicine was not developed in a laboratory. It does not advance through double-blind controlled studies, nor does it respond well to petri dish experimentation. Our medicine did not come from the statistical regression of randomized cohorts, but from the observation and treatment of individuals in their particular environment. It grows out of an embodied sense of understanding how life moves, unfolds, develops and declines. Medicine comes from continuous, thoughtfu ...
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Discover the tradition and science of plant-based medicine to help you live stronger, smarter, and maximize your genetic potential. www.BotanicalBiohacking.com
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Natasha Richardson is a Herbalist, in this podcast she interviews a different herbalist about a specific medicinal plant. Each month she concentrates on a single herb and looks at it in-depth. This podcast accompanies her home-study course also called Listen.
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Plant Love Radio features conversations with some of the best and most renowned herbalists. Here, they share favorite lessons and resources for living happier, balanced and more resilient lives through the wonders of herbal medicine. The podcast host, Lana Camiel, is also an herbalist and a pharmacy professor. (Formerly known as Wellness Insider Network)
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Astrological Medicine: Scientific vs. Pragmatic Truth
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30:15Have you ever wondered how science views medical astrology or whether it has been proven "true?" Should we consider astrology a valid tool for understanding health, or is it just pseudoscience? Astrological medicine is a central part of our approach to herbal medicine here at The School of Evolutionary Herbalism, so it's a topic we discuss regularl…
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3 Herbs to Support the Menstrual Phase | Angelica Merritt
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10:12The first phase of the menstrual cycle is the follicular phase, which begins on day one of bleeding. However, the follicular phase is split up into two sections: the early follicular phase, which is also widely known as the menstrual phase, and the late follicular phase. In this episode, Angelica discusses a brief introduction to the anatomy and ph…
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401 History Series, Becoming the Doctor • Steven Rosenblatt
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1:23:03Some paths in life aren’t so much chosen as they are revealed—often through unexpected encounters, serendipitous moments, or a relentless tug of curiosity. The call to become a healer, to step into the role of a doctor, is often as much about who you are as what you do. In this conversation with Dr. Steven Rosenblatt, we step back into the early da…
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Honoring Diversity in the Herbal Community with Lucretia VanDyke
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1:05:46A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species. LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined in-person by the one and only Lucre…
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Most traditions of herbal medicine across the world use the fundamental principle of antipathetic medicine in their approach to therapeutics. But in the practice of alchemical medicine—based on Paracelsianism— and in astro-herbalism, another approach is commonly used: sympathetic medicine. In this episode, we’ll explore some of the principles of sy…
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400 Wonder Often. A Conversation with the Qiological Community • Michael Max
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2:09:04Thirty plus years ago, as an acupuncture patient, I found myself puzzling over the question of “Just how does acupuncture work?” That question has been a reliable traveling companion ever since. Our work requires a lot of “techne’” and it should, there's a lot to know and we as professionals should know it. But clinical work is more than technical …
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399 Evolving Emergence and the Wu Yun Liu Qi • Christine Cannon
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1:19:05Change unfolds within the predictable cycles Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. But, what actually emerges into being, that is usually novel and surprising. In this conversation with Christine Cannon, we explore the Wu Yun Liu Qi—the Five Movements and Six Qi—and how this intricate system maps out the energetic cycles that shape everything from w…
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Vitalist Herbalism & Self Care with Heather Luna
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52:18A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species. LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Heather Luna. Heather is a clini…
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In medical astrology, astral polarities offer profound insights into the body’s interconnected systems, revealing hidden relationships between organ functions and celestial archetypes. By studying opposing zodiac signs, we gain a deeper understanding of how the various parts of the body interact. This perspective aligns with holistic traditions lik…
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398 The Web Within- Tensegrity, Tung & Fascial Networks • James Spears
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1:24:10Fascia—it's the connective web that holds us together, yet its role in acupuncture is often overlooked. What if understanding this intricate network could refine the way we think about acupuncture, movement, and healing? In this conversation with James Spears, we explore the interaction of Tung acupuncture and the fascia. James shares his path from…
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Book Review: Medical Astrology by Judith Hill
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20:07Today we begin our new book review series, and I’m kicking it off by reviewing Judith Hill’s foundational text, “Medical Astrology: A Guide to Planetary Pathology.” This is an essential book on medical astrology, and should be a staple reference in your library if you’re interested in the astro-herbalism approach. In this post you’ll learn what thi…
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397 History Series, The Migration of Chinese Medicine to the American West • Tamara Venit-Shelton
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1:15:02The history of medicine isn’t just about treatments and techniques—it’s about migration, adaptation, and how healing traditions take root in new landscapes. The movement of Chinese medicine to the American West is a story woven with resilience, ingenuity, and cultural exchange. In this conversation with historian Tamara Venit-Shelton, we explore th…
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Mugwort is a plant famed for its effects on dreaming, but its medicinal properties and actions do so much more than that. With a distinct effect on the nervous, digestive, hepatobiliary, and reproductive systems, Mugwort navigates, regulates, and balances the highways that connect them all. In today’s video, you’ll discover: Mugwort’s role in diges…
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396 Root and Power, Attending to the Pelvis • Krystal Couture
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1:21:09The body holds experience in layers—some are structural, some energetic, and others deeply emotional. Nowhere is this more evident than in the pelvis, a place of both power and vulnerability, stability and flow. It’s the root of movement, the center of balance, and a space where emotions and history are stored, often in ways we don’t fully recogniz…
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NOW LIVE! The FREE 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference
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2:42With 30 masterclasses and potent conversations taught by leading herbalists, the FREE 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference will expand your herbal knowledge like never before. REGISTER FOR FREE While the conference is completely free, you can enhance your experience by upgrading to a VIP Access Ticket, which gives you Lifetime Access to all the sessio…
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LOST EPISODE: The Cold Water Experience with Indigenous Herbalist Nathan Wright
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1:12:06A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species. LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com Welcome back to The Herbalist Hour! Today, we’ve got something special for you — what…
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395 Business, Go Your Own Way • Sydney Malawer
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1:28:28Following a blueprint is fine for building structures, but when it comes to life choices, someone else’s recipe for success probably will be only marginally helpful. Plans are helpful, and perspective even more so. In this conversation with Sydney Malawer, we explore what it means to build a practice that actually works for you. From rejecting conv…
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Introducing Medical Botany 1 A 10-week online course unlike any other herbal course. CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 12 | LEARN MORE & REGISTER Also check out April's FREE MASTERCLASS! "Ditch the Pharmacy: Heal with Wild Herbs" LEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR FREE Today's episode is with herbalist, botanist and ethnobotanist April Punsalan. She gives a great prime…
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Elecampane has become one of my personal favorite respiratory remedies over the years, not just for its medicinal benefits for many of the common respiratory woes people face today, but as a choice restorative agent. Whether you make it into a tincture or enjoy the syrup, Elecampane is a remedy every herbalist should know. In this episode, you'll l…
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Introducing Medical Botany 1 A 10-week online course unlike any other herbal course. LEARN MORE & REGISTER This course is for you if you want to: 1. Heal yourself, family, and friends with wild herbs and reduce dependence on pharmaceuticals. 2. Start an herbal business or strengthen your existing herbal career. 3. Experience the vitality of nature …
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394 Befriending Uncertainty • Stephen Cowan
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1:35:05Transformation arises from the unknown. In a world that often craves certainty, the practice of staying with discomfort, observing its rhythm, and allowing clarity to emerge can lead to remarkable insights—not just in healing, but in how we live. In this conversation with Stephen Cowan, we explore how the art of not-knowing-yet invites discovery. S…
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The Importance of African Herbalism with KhadiYah Preciado
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20:05In honor of Black History Month, Yah’s Apothecary is celebrating the incredible legacy of Black healers and herbalists by making natural wellness more accessible to everyone. For the first 7 days of February, grab four of her most popular eBooks for just $7.77 each! (normally $15-20) BROWSE COLLECTION OF BOOKS Join herbalist and author KhadiYah Pre…
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The [FREE] Virtual Herbalism Conference & Ancestral Foods | Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
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50:34🌿 Herbalists, plant lovers, and lifelong learners – this FREE event is for you! 🌿 The 2025 Virtual Herb Conference presented by Herbal Academy February 16-21, 2025 It’s an extraordinary 6-day free event filled with world-class speakers, deep plant wisdom, and inspiring conversations 🌱 LEARN MORE & REGISTER In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm…
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393 Year of the Snake- Form is Emptiness, Emptiness is Form • Gregory Done
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1:24:44It’s the subtler forces—those quietly felt but not perceived—that create the background that frames our days with a tone that is both transparent and influential. The shifting energies of a new year are a slack tide of opportunity to pause and reflect. To consider directions for where to invest our life energy in the coming year. In this conversati…
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New Orleans-Based Herbalist with Asc3nsion Art | Ellenie Cruz
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54:56A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species. LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined in-person by the one and only Ellen…
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LIMITED TIME | Rooted Medicine Circle OPEN ENROLLMENT
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2:46OPEN ENROLLMENT! Rooted Medicine Circle Rooted Medicine Circle is a 9-month journey that takes you into deeply understanding herbs by getting your hands dirty and making medicines! LEARN MORE & REGISTER Enrollment will close on January 29 at 5pm Pacific time. We are so excited to share Rooted Medicine Circle, an online course from our friends Rosal…
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VIOLET: Benefits, Uses & Virtues | Rosalee de la Forêt
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12:50The 2025 Rooted Medicine Circle FREE Mini-Course is now LIVE! Learn how to make herbal remedies that you can confidently rely on. LEARN MORE & REGISTER In the free Rooted Medicine Circle Mini Course, you’ll find out how to: Avoid 7 common herbal pitfalls so that you can make powerful remedies that heal Make high-quality herbal teas and know when to…
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HAWTHORN: The "Everything is Going to be Okay" Herb | Suzanne Tabert
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7:58Herbal Materia Medica Monthly | Cedar Mountain Herb School Join a community of plant-loving folks and receive weekly bite-sized lessons to fit into your busy life! LEARN MORE & REGISTER In this short clip, renowned herbalist Suzanne Tabert introduces us to Hawthorn, aka Crataegus monogyna. WATCH THIS CLIP ON YOUTUBE Hawthorn has incredible medicina…
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DANDELION: Benefits, Uses & Virtues | Rosalee de la Forêt
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17:37The 2025 Rooted Medicine Circle FREE Mini-Course is now LIVE! Learn how to make herbal remedies that you can confidently rely on. LEARN MORE & REGISTER In the free Rooted Medicine Circle Mini Course, you’ll find out how to: Avoid 7 common herbal pitfalls so that you can make powerful remedies that heal Make high-quality herbal teas and know when to…
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Rooted Medicine Circle | Rosalee de la Forêt & Emily Han
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55:02The 2025 Rooted Medicine Circle FREE Mini-Course is now LIVE! Learn how to make herbal remedies that you can confidently rely on. LEARN MORE & REGISTER In honor of the reopening of the Rooted Medicine Circle, we're replaying our Herbalist Hour episode with Rosalee de la Forêt & Emily Han from last year. For full shownotes, and to get the Mandarin a…
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