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A 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 Justine Diamond. Justine is a manager at Miss Anne's Maypop Herb Shop based in New Orleans. We traveled to NOLA, my favorite city, for my 40th birthday and had the opportunity to interview three incredible herbalists.  Justine was one of 'em and we met up at the herb shop to record this interview. We chat about affordability in herbal medicine, non-capitalistic approaches, Maypop's disaster relief services, community building, Justine's 10 year journey at the shop and a whole lot more. There are also a couple of special guest questions from my good friends and Herbalist Hour alum, Rosalee de la Forêt and Nick Moya.  JUSTINE'S BIO Justine Diamond works behind the scenes at Maypop performing administrative and managerial duties. She has been in relationship with plants since she was a child and began studying herbalism informally when she joined the Maypop team in 2016.  She completed the Reclaim Program at Samara School of Community Herbalism in 2019 and continues to learn and grow in her practice. Justine also creates natural perfumes through her business, Elspeth’s Airs, which can be found in the shop. She is a certified aromatherapist and is available for consultations and custom products. Justine loves being in the world of plants and especially appreciates Maypop’s commitment to community and accessible medicine. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next episode, ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES Miss Anne's Maypop Herb Shop | MissAnnesMaypopHerbShop.com Maypop on Instagram | @maypopherbshop Justine's Elspeth's Airs | ElspethsAirs.com 🎵 Theme Song by Torin Frost Torin Frost on Spotify | TUNE IN 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  👉 CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES! 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member!  You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.  We add new material each and every week.  There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

The 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 physiology of the menstrual phase and three herbs to support the menstrual phase, with a cameo appearance from Marshmallow Root.  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Angelica Merritt's debut book, Womb Witch, Herbal Magick for Reproductive Health, is set to be released with Microcosm Publishing in March of 2025. She is an herbalist, pregnancy loss doula, forager, textile artist, and traveler. Her work has appeared in The Seasonals, Witchology Magazine, The Buchtelite, and Newsweek.  LINKS & RESOURCES BOOK: Womb Witch | BUY THE BOOK Website| AngelicaMerritt.com Instagram | @dandeliondazed Angelica on Substack | SUBSCRIBE 🎵 Theme Song by Emcee Calico Emcee Calico on Spotify | TUNE IN 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  👉 CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES! 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member!  You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.  We add new material each and every week.  There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

A 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 Lucretia VanDyke. We traveled to New Orleans, my favorite city, for my 40th birthday and had the opportunity to interview three incredible herbalists.  Lucretia was one of 'em and we met up at our AirBnB to record this episode.  With a journey that began when she was just a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents’ farm, Lucretia has had a lifelong connection to plants. She’s been in the wellness industry for over 25 years, working as a holistic esthetician and educator. Lucretia has worked and trained with many internationally known spa and skin care companies. Her quest for knowledge and interest in the traditional approach to wellness has led her to training extensively in Southeast Asia, Thailand, and Bali. Lucretia focuses on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, holistic approaches to food/herbal medicine, ancestor reverence, and meditation into modern daily practice. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next episode, ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES Lucretia VanDyke | LucretiaVanDyke.com BOOK: African American Herbalism | BUY THE BOOK Lucretia on Instagram | @lucretia.vandyke 🎵 Theme Song by Torin Frost Torin Frost on Spotify | TUNE IN 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  👉 CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES! 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member!  You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.  We add new material each and every week.  There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

A 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 clinical Herbalist and nutritionist and is the founder of the ACORN School of Herbal Medicine. She is the primary teacher for all classes and programs, as well as the director and supervising faculty of our Free Clinic. Heather is a student and apprentice of Paul Bergner. With 20 years experience as a professional clinician, herbal educator, gardener, wildcrafter, and medicine maker, Heather has a wealth of real world experience to guide and train the next generation of aspiring herbalists.  We chat about her childhood and her journey to discovering herbalism, some of her mentors, self care strategies in the vitalist tradition, some of her personal plant allies and a whole lot more! Hope you all enjoy and we'll see you in the next episode.  ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES ACORN School | ACORNHerbSchool.com Heather on Instagram | @acornherbschool 🎵 Theme Song by Torin Frost Torin Frost on Spotify | TUNE IN 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  👉 CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES! 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member!  You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.  We add new material each and every week.  There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

With 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 sessions—and so much more! A VIP Ticket will get you the full conference plus dozens of exclusive resources, including:  ✨ Lifetime access to all 25+ masterclasses ($749 value) ✨ Audio downloads of each session – learn on the go! ($349 value) ✨ PDF transcripts of every session for easy offline reference ($349 value) ✨ A 90-minute speaker film on Chamomile: Herb of the Year ($79 value) ✨ 20+ herbal ebooks, classes, and digital resources from speakers and sponsors ($350+ value) ✨ Exclusive discounts from Herbal Academy, Mountain Rose Herbs, HerbRally, and more! ($500+ value) ✨ A curated Heirloom Recipe Collection Course featuring 40 signature herbal recipes from renowned herbalists like Rosemary Gladstar, Aviva Romm, David Winston, Mimi Hernandez and more! ($149 value) GET THE VIP TICKET The total value is over $2,500! This one-time upgrade offers an incredible toolkit to deepen your herbal journey long after the conference ends. Imagine having access to expert teachings, recipes, and insights at your fingertips… for life! Don’t delay signing up for the FREE 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference starting Sunday, February 16, and grabbing this exclusive VIP Ticket. Register for free, or upgrade to VIP for all the bonuses and lifetime access! Make this year the one where you elevate your herbal wisdom and create lasting change for yourself and your loved ones. See you there!  Mason | HerbRally.com

A 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 we’re calling the lost episode with Nathan Wright. This was recorded last year, but due to an absolutely whirlwind year for Nathan, the video never made it to you — until now. Originally, Nathan had planned to release a different cold water experience video at the same time as this one, but that one remains unreleased and is now something he uses exclusively for his classes. Then, somewhere along the way, he misplaced this recording. And by the time he found it again last year, he was deep in organizing the Northwoods Nature Fest, an incredible event that this year will be held May 30th to June 1st in Wolverine, Michigan.  This festival has drawn in some amazing herbalists, including jim mcdonald and Matthew Wood, the latter of whom has called it “the greatest little under-marketed herb festival in the North Country.” Nathan teaches a wide range of classes, including: Indigenous herbalism Mushroom foraging Cold water immersion (which you’ll actually see him demonstrate in this video), wild rice cultivation Permaculture Treaty rights, bark teas and plant medicine, pain relief methods, Ojibwe storytelling, guided plant walks, and even discussions on Troubled Water, the documentary he’s featured in. *BONUS: Nathan is sharing with us a special coupon code for 15% off all items on his site.*  Exclusive to listeners of the HerbRally podcast go to HerbalLodge.com and use code HR15.  Enjoy the LOST episode of The Herbalist Hour with the one and only Nathan Wright.  Talk to you soon, ~Mason PS - WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE LINKS & RESOURCES Herbal Lodge | HerbalLodge.com (use coupon code HR15 to save 15%) Nathan on YouTube |  @spiritmanfromthesun   Northwoods Nature Fest | LEARN MORE 🎵 Theme Song by Torin Frost Torin Frost on Spotify | TUNE IN 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  👉 CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES! 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member!  You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.  We add new material each and every week.  There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

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 primer on the subject of medical botany. April was also on The Herbalist Hour! GIVE IT A WATCH OR LISTEN 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  👉 CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES! 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member!  You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.  We add new material each and every week.  There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

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 by embracing the power of wild foods in your daily diet.   4. Learn a clear, step-by-step path, framework, to mastering wild herbs, the exact process I use to confidently identify, understand, and harness their healing powers.    5. Become a confident forager, herbalist, ethnobotanist, healer.  LEARN MORE & REGISTER WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THIS PROGRAM:  🌼 A solid foundation in Botany and Plant Classification, so you can learn new wild herbs on your own.    🌼 A solid foundation in wildcrafted herbal medicine making.    🌼 The ability to recognize wild herbs across the globe.    🌼 An understanding of plant systematics, ethnobotany, field botany, and how plant medicine evolved throughout time.  LEARN MORE & REGISTER 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  👉 CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES! 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member!  You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.  We add new material each and every week.  There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

In 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 Preciado from Yah's Apothecary as she teaches us about the importance of African herbalism.  You'll learn basic tenants and it'll serve as an introductory welcome and trumpet call of awareness for the most ancient indigenous healing practice rooted from the origins of holistic herbalism. LINKS & RESOURCES Yah's Apothecary | YahsApothecary.com Books By KhadiYah | BROWSE COLLECTION 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  👉 CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES! 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member!  You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.  We add new material each and every week.  There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

🌿 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 joined by Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz. This was my first time meeting Felicia and we had the most wonderful conversation. I already can't wait to have her back on the show!  We chat about how she got into herbalism, some of her mentors, the upcoming Virtual Herbalism Conference, ancestral foods, her relationship with corn and some of the benefits, and a TON more. I know you're goin' to love this episode! Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next one, ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference | LEARN MORE & REGISTER Kitchen Curandera | KitchenCurandera.com BOOK: Earth Medicines | BUY THE BOOK BOOK: Nana Lupita and the Magic Sopita | BUY THE BOOK MINI-DOC BY MASIENDA | WATCH THE VIDEO Herbal Academy | LEARN MORE 🎵 Theme Song by Torin Frost Torin Frost on Spotify | TUNE IN A 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 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  👉 CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES! 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member!  You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.  We add new material each and every week.  There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.