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Today we'll join Paul Bergner for deep dive into effective herbal formulation, originally recorded at the NorthWest Herb Symposium. Learn the principles of herbal pairing including balancing energetics, steering to specific tissues, and amplification by pairing herbs with similar effects. Visit HerbRally here to download accompanying PDF! For more from Paul, visit him at the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism where you'll find a treasure trove of audio classes, lectures, digital downloads and more. Paul Bergner is a medical herbalist, clinical nutritionist, educator, author, and naturalist. Director of the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism, he has studied and practiced natural medicine, nutrition, and medical herbalism since 1973. He has published the Medical Herbalism journal since the founding of the NAIMH in 1989, and has written seven books on medical herbalism, nutrition, Chinese medicine, ethnobotany, and naturopathic medicine. Paul has taught all aspects of clinical herbalism and clinical nutrition since 1996, and has taught nutrition academically at both the university undergraduate and master's levels. He has mentored more than 400 students through 8-month clinical residencies in integrated herbalism and nutrition. He is currently a clinical faculty mentor to students at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism in Boulder and the Vital Ways herbal school in Portland, OR. To stay informed on the 6th Annual NorthWest Herb Symposium, visit www.NWHerbSymposium.com. Located at the Camp Casey Conference Center in Coupeville, Washington, teachers will include Eaglesong Gardener, Ryan Drum, Denise Joy, Netta Zeberoff and more! For many more great recordings like you've heard today, visit Tree Farm Communications where you'll find quality audio of lectures, workshops, and conferences on topics like herbalism, integrative health, nutrition and more! Stay up to date with HerbRally by joining our text message community! To opt in simply text JOIN to (541) 256-2895. You'll receive 1 to 7 texts per week with herbal community news and updates, inspiration, and education. HerbRally www.herbrally.com

You're in for a treat with Ramona Robinson's guided meditation, Healing Lagoon. Take 12 minutes for yourself and find a slice of serenity! Ramona Robinson helps people embrace their unique blueprint at a subconscious level to live a fulfilling life. If you would like to work with her or get more guided meditations, find her at www.ramonarobinson.com, or on her Instagram and Facebook. Stay up to date with HerbRally by joining our text message community! To opt in simply text JOIN to (541) 256-2895. You'll receive 1 to 7 texts per week with herbal community news and updates, inspiration, and education. HerbRally www.herbrally.com

Feeling scattered? Today Abrah Arneson will guide us through her meditation on old light, meant to help us create boundaries and regain a sense of empowerment. Through her 30 years of meditation practice, Abrah has learned regular meditation helps one remain present with an open heart to all of life. For more from Abrah, including personalized meditation sessions, visit her at www.abraherbs.com Stay up to date with HerbRally by joining our text message community! To opt in simply text JOIN to (541) 256-2895. You'll receive 1 to 7 texts per week with herbal community news and updates, inspiration, and education. HerbRally www.herbrally.com

ROOTED MEDICINE CIRCLE As herbs have become increasingly popular, the true heart of herbal medicine is at risk... Today there's a lot of emphasis on what herbs are "good for." Take turmeric for inflammation! Dandelion root for the liver! But when we reduce plants to a simple equation of "take xyz herb for xyz problem," the soul of herbal medicine is erased. Herbalism isn't about throwing back dropperfuls of a tincture. It's about transforming your life by becoming deeply rooted in the natural world, its seasonal rhythms, and your place within it. That's why we're excited to share Rooted Medicine Circle, a new course from my friends Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han. (You might know them as the best-selling authors of Wild Remedies and Alchemy of Herbs.) Rooted Medicine Circle guides you in how to make powerful herbal medicines while also strengthening your relationship with nature. Instead of buying supplements off the shelf, you'll be working directly with the plants to create herbal medicines uniquely suited to your preferences. As you learn core medicine making skills, you'll fill your home apothecary with effective remedies and nourishing foods, like locally sourced bitters for digestion; salves and ointments to nourish your skin; and potent tinctures, teas, syrups, and more. Rooted Medicine Circle opens just once a year, and it's now open for enrollment. Check it out here. On the Rooted Medicine Circle enrollment page, Rosalee and Emily also included an extensive sample from the course! It's a tutorial on making teas and decoctions and includes a reference chart to show you how to make teas with over 100 common plants. Even if this course isn't right for you right now, you'll get a lot out of this sample lesson! Click here to check out the course and get your sample lesson.

FREE WEBINAR with Emily Han and Rosalee de la Forêt CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW How To Choose the Best Herbal Preparation 3 Essential Elements to Making Potent Herbal Medicine, Common Myths Debunked, and the Pros and Cons of 8 Popular Remedies Free Webinar: January 7–8 Flexible times in your time zone! Have you ever noticed that a lot of information about herbs focuses on what herbs to use but rarely how best to prepare them? Choosing the right herbal remedy is an often overlooked part of herbal medicine. But making the best preparation is a critical part of herbal medicine. When you pick the best preparation, this helps you successfully care for your well-being and the health of your loved ones and community. Join Emily and Rosalee for a brand-new webinar as they share the pros and cons of 8 common herbal remedies including teas, decoctions, syrups, honey, tinctures, vinegars, powders/capsules, and food as medicine. With their tips, you'll be able to select the right ingredients while also saving time and money. If you've ever wondered about when it's best to reach for an herbal tincture over a tea, you don't want to miss this webinar! By the end, you'll be able to confidently choose the best herbal preparation for you. SIGN UP!

New year, new rituals! Join us for weekly guided meditations and create a calming practice to carry you through 2021. This week we'll hear from Kelly Matten of AWEpothecary for 15 minutes of meditation to move breath through the body and balance the mind. For more meditation with Kelly, find her on Instagram @onemomentmind and YouTube. To find her herbcrafts, including teas for meditation, visit her @awepothecary and at www.awepothecary.com. Stay up to date with HerbRally by joining our text message community! To opt in simply text JOIN to (541) 256-2895. You'll receive 1 to 7 texts per week with herbal community news and updates, inspiration, and education. HerbRally www.herbrally.com

Todays' episode comes from a webinar Maria taught for the American Herbalists Guild. A huge thanks to the AHG for allowing us to share this audio recording with you here. Please consider joining the AHG and use the discount code SAVE20 to get $20 off membership at https://www.americanherbalistsguild.com Maria is a clinical herbalist and educator at Wintergreen Botanicals in Allenstown, NH and author of Body into Balance and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies. Her live-streamed online Home Herbalist Series and Advanced Herbalist Training Program both kick off in January, and many other pre-recorded, at-your-own pace online courses and classes are available through her website WintergreenBotanicals.com. Enjoy 10% off all classes and books in Maria's Online Store with the promo code HERBRALLY Class Description More than half of American adults suffer from acid reflux and heartburn each year, and acid-reducing proton-pump inhibitor drugs are the third most prescribed class of drugs in the nation. Yes these medications do not address the root cause of disease and come with serious long-term side effects. One approach does not fit all! Let's delve into the different types and causes of acid reflux and heartburn, how herbal and holistic practitioners can assess clients during the intake, and different approaches to addressing heartburn and reflux customized to the client's patterns including SIBO, low acidity, poor signaling, sphincter issues, and gastric inflammation. We'll focus primarily on herbal and dietary approaches. We'll also cover the pros and cons of potential classes of herbs including mucilaginous herbs, vulneraries, astringents, antimicrobials, carminatives, bitters, sours/vinegar, and pungent herbs. Tips for supporting clients as they wean off PPIs will be included. Download the slides at https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/gerd/

The Science & Art of Herbalism course with Rosemary Gladstar is on sale this week so we thought we'd run a replay of this awesome episode with Rosemary and Helen! Rosemary Gladstar shares her insights with Helen Ward, Educational Director, from Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center about how she started working with the plants and what inspired her to write The Science & Art of Herbalism Online and Home Study Course. The Science & Art of Herbalism Course Curriculum Considered by many to be one of the finest home study courses on herbalism available in this country, The Science & Art of Herbalism offers a comprehensive overview of herbalism and prepares the student to competently and effectively use herbs for home health care. It's an excellent introduction for the beginner/intermediate herbalism student. For the more advanced student, it provides an excellent review and a solid foundation upon which to build their own studies. The Lessons are designed to provide practical, hands-on experience with each assignment designed to enrich your personal experience with the plant world. LEARN MORE

Today we'll hear Jiling Lin's reading of her poetic and practical Tea (Camellia sinensis) Monograph. Hear the role this plant plays in her life, from her childhood kitchen to her morning routine, and learn about its cultivation, preparation, uses and more. Get to know the tea hiding in your cupboards and discover a new use for an old favorite, or check out her tea recommendations and find a new combination to love! Jiling Lin, LAc is an acupuncturist, herbalist, and yoga teacher in Ventura, CA. She empowers community resilience through clinics, classes, and retreats. Jiling cultivates thriving health through nature connection, patient education, and accessible healthcare. She specializes in treating pain, trauma, and complex chronic conditions. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com, Instagram, and Facebook. For more monographs, visit www.herbrally.com/monographs. Today's episode is sponsored by Mountain Rose Herbs. HerbRally listeners can get 10% off their order with coupon code HERBRALLY10 at check out. Thanks to Mountain Rose Herbs for sponsoring the show! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

In today's episode, Nicole Telkes shares with us details about her new online learning platform. Her program looks amazing. If you're looking to take your herbal knowledge and skills to the next level, I assure you, Nicole knows her stuff! Herbalist Nicole Telkes of the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine is offering this amazing course bundle geared towards budding herbalists. This deep dive into herbalism offers an authoritative, practical, and empowering learning experience. In this course you'll get access to a variety of educational videos, assignments, live office hours, and plenty of unique ways to learn about holistic, socially and environmentally responsible herbalism. It also comes with a bonus Materia Medica course that covers over 90 different herbs! LEARN MORE Meet Nicole | A Quick Intro She believes strongly in herbal medicine being "the people's medicine" and enlists her students and any interested parties in fulfilling her goal of putting "an herbalist in every home." As a deep ecologist, she focuses on "weedcrafting" bioregional native and naturalized medicinal plants in herb practice. She has a great passion for the green path and education. Learn more about Nicole A Recent Testimonial "I feel like I should tell you that you + your school have literally changed my entire life. I worked in the restaurant industry until COVID, and 7 months into my furlough, I found Plant Spirit Healing by Pam Montgomery on my shelf (it was one of those books that I had bought and just never read). By the third chapter, I had begun researching herbalism, and after an overwhelming amount of information + options, the universe aligned me with your school. I enrolled, and a month later I officially quit my restaurant job, and last week I started working on a small farm in Bellville, where my focus will be the herb garden + greenhouse. I cannot thank you enough for the knowledge and time that you've put into your courses, and just your life's work in general. Everything that has happened in my life since discovering herbalism + you + your school feels like it's been divinely guided. So, thank you thank you thank you. You are the coolest, and I am forever grateful."