Elderberry Syrup Isn't Everything
Elderberry syrup isn’t everything an herbalist has to offer to someone suffering from a cold, the flu, COVID, RSV, or any of the other respiratory ailments to which we humans are susceptible. Despite ...
27 Okt 202524min
Our Model for Clinical Herbalism Mentorship
We’ve been running a clinical herbalism mentorship program of one kind or another for more than fifteen years. We have some thoughts! Today’s episode is all about our model for a clinical herbalist me...
17 Okt 202538min
Herbal Care Kits for Fall, for All!
If you haven’t made herbal cold/flu/COVID care kits for your household yet, now is the time! Herbal care kits are one of our very favorite things. Here’s the premise: when you’re sick, it’s hard to th...
6 Okt 202538min
Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 9): Aloe & Flax + New Market Data!
This week we continue our investigation into the best-selling herbal supplements in the US. First, an update: the 2024 Herbal Market Report data is here! The overall picture is very similar to the 202...
22 Sep 202536min
Aging Is OK, Don't Freak Out
When Ryn first met Katja, she was in the habit of inflating her age a bit. Why? Because as an herbalist – at that time – it was preferable to present as older, even as an ‘elder’, if possible. Times h...
16 Sep 202530min
Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 8): Milk Thistle & Black Cohosh
Herbs #22 and 23 on the top-selling herbs list for 2023 were milk thistle and black cohosh. Today we continue our series on commercially popular herbs, and share our views as herbalists on the actions...
5 Sep 202540min
Support the Resistance - An Herbalism Clinical Skill
When you’re using your herbal skills to help others – whether you’re doing that as a Clinical Herbalist in private practice, volunteering in your community, or even just caring for your own family – i...
1 Sep 202536min
Herbalists' Views on the Top-Selling Herbs (Part 7): Tribulus, Pycnogenol, Garlic
On the top-selling herbs list for 2023 (the most recent data), the herbs in places #19-21 were Tribulus terrestris, Pycnogenol (an extract of Pinus pinaster), and garlic. Today we continue our series ...
1 Aug 202548min
