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Seems like wildfires are everywhere these days. And, the most common thing people will ask an herbalist is, “what herbs do I need for the inhalation of wildfire smoke?” And, they’re thinking it’s always something to do with the lungs and respiratory health. Which, yes, that’s a great start. But, these fires, and their smoke affect so much more than that in our bodies. And, that’s what we’re digging into with this episode. We’re talking about things like: Why thinking of the body as a whole, instead of just one system at a time is important.Using herbs for nervous system supportSupporting the liver, so it can help detoxify our systemsAnd yes, supporting the lungs too.Herbs you’ll hear about in this episode are: Hawthorn, Mullein, Licorice, Fennel, Anise Seed, Linden, Milk Thistle, and probably a few more, you’ll just have to listen to find out. The thing that a skilled herbalist will do in almost all situations is look beyond the initial issue most folks think you’re facing. Because we are beautiful, intricate, complex, and whole beings. And, what may affect one body system, is surely to be having an impact on other systems as well. And, when you learn to think of using herbs in ways like this, you’re thinking like an herbalist, and you will have much greater success with herbal remedies. Want to start thinking more like an herbalist, instead of a band-aid fixer? Check out the Community Herbalist Mentorship here!  https://www.theherbalistspath.com/community-herbalist-certification Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

What happens when someone who spent years fixing broken healthcare systems realizes plants might be part of the solution? You get Monica Pastrana of Bellebrook Botanicals. Monica is a community herbalist, healthcare professional, and homesteader in rural Wisconsin who built her herbal product line from three simple, food-like remedies and a clear mission: get effective, approachable plant medicine into people's hands. What's in this episode: How a healthcare career led Monica straight to herbalismThe morning she cut the tip of her finger off processing yarrow, and how that plant helpedBurdock root and the stubborn skin issues it clearedTalking herbs with medical professionals without losing the relationshipThe bonfire analogy for inflammation every herbalist should be usingMonica's seasonal herbal making classes on her Wisconsin propertyFor full show notes, resources, and links visit: theherbalistspath.com/blog/yarrow-burdock-herbal-business-monica-pastrana Learn more about the Community Herbalist Certification and Mentorship Program at theherbalistspath.com/community-herbalist-certification Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

When an FDA inspector showed up to inspect my student's herbal product business, he flagged her elderberry echinacea tincture as dangerous, and cited Google AI as his research source. That's where this episode starts, and it gets crazier from there. This herbalist has done the work, and played by all the rules. She documented everything from seed to final sale. Her SOPs in place, labels compliant. She’s even been working in healthcare for years. She was doing everything right. And still, an FDA inspector who couldn't explain cyanogenic glycosides without consulting an AI chatbot tried to bring her down. What's in this episode: What happened when an FDA inspector flagged elderberry using Google AI as his only sourceThe truth about cyanogenic glycosides in elderberries and why the inspector was wrongWhat the American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook says about elderberryWhy AI-driven research on plant medicine is dangerous and what to do insteadThe bigger picture: how plant medicine has been systematically erased from mainstream knowledgeWhat you need to have in place if you run an herbal product lineHow to find support and resources if this happens to you For full show notes, resources, and links visit: theherbalistspath.com/blog/fda-inspects-herbal-business-elderberry-safety Want support and mentorship as you build your herbal business, or gain more skills to become an herbalist? That's what we do inside the Community Herbalist Certification and Mentorship. Learn more at theherbalistspath.com/community-herbalist-certification  Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

Wildcrafting has gotten trendy, and that's not always a good thing. Misidentified plants, sketchy sourcing claims, and a whole lot of misinformation are floating around social media right now, and it's worth slowing down to talk about why that matters. Howie Brounstein, founder of Columbine School of Botanical Studies and an herbalist who has been teaching for over 40 years, talks about why botany matters, what real wildcrafting ethics actually look like, and why he’s scared by a lot of what he sees online. What's in this episode: The real risks of misidentification and why positive plant ID is non-negotiableWhy botany matters, and when it doesn't need to be your focus as an herbalistHow to evaluate herb books and spot information that isn't coming from real experienceWhy Howie teaches a long-term apprenticeship instead of one-day wildcrafting classesWhy Howie believes you should taste every herb you give to someone elseWhat it was like building an herbal career in the late 1970s when nobody believed it was possibleHow AI and social media are accelerating herbal misinformationFor full show notes, resources, and links visit: theherbalistspath.com/blog/herbal-wildcrafting-ethics-howie-Brounstein Learn more about Howie's apprenticeship and classes at botanicalstudies.net Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

Knowing how to use one herb 40 ways will make you a better herbalist.  Have you ever found yourself buying herb after herb, learning a little about each one, and somehow still feeling like you don't really know what you're doing? If so, you're not alone. This episode will encourage you to slow down, go deeper, and build the kind of intimate plant relationship that turns into real herbal wisdom. The kind that grows your intuition and skills, saves you money, and keeps your apothecary from turning into a very overwhelming collection of herbs you barely know. What's in this episode: Why going deep with one herb beats collecting herbs you barely knowEchinacea beyond immune support: wound healing, lymphatics, toothaches, and moreChamomile beyond sleepy time: digestion, anxiety, skin inflammation, and antispasmodic actionThe power of slowing down and actually tasting, smelling, and sitting with a plantMel's top 5 essential herbs for her apothecaryHerbal monographs, the new shop, and the herb of the month deep dive on SubstackFor full show notes, resources, and links visit: theherbalistspath.com/blog/know-one-herb-40-ways Learn more in our herb workshops, herbal monographs, and deep dive herbalism programs on our new shop page coming soon! Stay tuned for our 30% off grand opening!  Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

Your gut has been trying to tell you something. The question is whether you know how to listen. In this episode I sit down with Maria Noel Groves, clinical herbalist and author of Herbal Gut Health, and we go deep on bitters, mucilaginous herbs, lemon balm, and how to listen to what your digestive system is telling you. What's in this episode: Why lemon balm is one of the most underrated digestive herbs we haveHow bitter herbs work and why they're not right for everyoneThe difference between stimulating digestion and healing the gutMarshmallow, linden, meadowsweet, and other soothing allies for gut repairHow to read your body's signals and choose the right herbs for your situationWhen to reach for herbs and when to call the doctorWhy tea is often the best delivery method for gut healing herbsFor full show notes, resources, and links visit: theherbalistspath.com/blog/herbal-gut-health-maria-noel-groves Ready to go deeper into herbal education? Join us inside the Community Herbalist Certification and Mentorship Program here.  RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Wintergreen Botanicals : https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/ Maria’s site Herbal Gut Health, her book on our bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/16080/9781635869101  Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

It only takes one accident to regret not being prepared. So let's talk herbal first aid and the essential plants to keep in your kit. From cuts and scrapes to burns, bites, and unexpected whoopsy daisies, these herbs can help you be ready before you need them, using simple, natural remedies that have been doing this work for a long time. These are the plants that can keep you calm, prepared, and out of the ER more often than you might think. What's in this episode: The most important herbs to include in your herbal first aid kitHow to use plantain for bites, stings, and drawing out toxinsYarrow for stopping bleeding quickly and effectivelyComfrey for sprains, strains, and tissue repairEchinacea for infection support and wound careChamomile, ginger, and peppermint for digestive upset and stressWhy lavender essential oil belongs in every first aid kitSimple ways to stay calm and think clearly when things get a little wild out thereFor full show notes, resources, and links visit: theherbalistspath.com/blog/herbal-first-aid-kit-essentials Wanna go deeper? Use code FIRST-AID-PODCAST for 50% off the Herbal First Aid Skills workshop, plus loads of recipes I've used for years. Or click here for the discount. Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

What if the way we’re learning herbalism is actually harming the plants we depend on? In this episode, I sit down with herbalist Elaine Shefff from Green Path Herb School to explore ethical wildcrafting, plant stewardship, and what it really means to be in relationship with the land. As herbalism becomes more popular, it is more important than ever to slow down, observe, and rethink how we harvest and work with plants. If you want to harvest herbs in a way that protects ecosystems and supports future generations, this episode is for you. In this episode: Why ethical wildcrafting matters now more than everHow overharvesting is impacting medicinal plantsWhat sustainable foraging really looks likeWhy starting with weeds can change everythingHow to build a relationship with plants over timeBioregional herbalism and working with local medicineHerbalism as a path back to connection and belongingSimple ways to support your community with herbal medicineFor full show notes, resources, and links visit:  theherbalistspath.com/blog/ethical-resilient-herbalism-elaine-sheff Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

Spring is here, and that means some of the most powerful medicinal plants on the planet are popping up in your yard, your garden edges, and along your favorite walking paths. And most people are either pulling them out or walking right past them. In this episode, you'll meet four spring weeds that can have amazing benefits to your health: dandelion root and leaf, nettles, cleavers, and chickweed. You'll learn what they do, why they matter this time of year, and how to actually prepare them so you get the real medicine out. Free, potent, accessible plant medicine. Growing right outside your door. What's in this episode: Why spring weeds show up exactly when our bodies need them mostDandelion leaf and root: two different medicines from one plantNettles for depletion, allergies, and deep nourishmentCleavers for lymphatic support and why fresh preparation mattersChickweed as a cooling, anti-inflammatory ally inside and outEthical harvesting tips and how to prepare each plant effectivelyFor full show notes, resources, and links: theherbalistspath.com/blog/theherbalistspath-com/blog/free-medicinal-weeds-in-your-yard Learn to make potent tasty medicine with us inside Medicine Makin' Mommas here. Come to the Nourishing Nettles Conference with Susun Weed in May. Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

What does herbalism look like when your community actually needs you? In this episode I sit down with clinical herbalist Ashley Elenbaas of Sky House Herbs, who has been doing boots-on-the-ground mutual aid work in Minneapolis. We talk about how she organized local herbalists, partnered with existing mutual aid networks, and got herbal care kits into the hands of homebound immigrant families. And how she did it without burning herself out in the process. This is community herbalism in action. Real, replicable, and deeply needed right now. In this episode: What grassroots herbal mutual aid actually looks likeHow to find your role without duplicating efforts already being doneThe power of pausing and orienting before you actInvolving your kids in the medicine makingKnowing when to slow down so you can keep showing upFor full show notes, resources, and transcript visit: theherbalistspath.com/blog/grassroots-herbalism-ashley-elenbaas  Ready to go deeper into community herbalism? Ashley will be joining us as a guest teacher inside the Community Herbalist Certification and Mentorship program. Learn more at here.  Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death globally, and nearly 50% of adults in the US have at least one major cardiovascular risk factor. The good news is you likely have herbs in your kitchen and garden that can help. Learn the herbal actions that matter most for cardiovascular health as we share top herbs for heart support, from culinary powerhouses like garlic, ginger, rosemary, and cayenne, to longer-term tonics like hawthorn, motherwort, and ginkgo. These herbs work best alongside good daily habits to truly nourish your heart for the long haul. What's in this episode: Why heart health matters The cardiovascular system's connection to blood sugar, stress, inflammation, and the liverHerbal actions to know: antispasmodics, cardiotonics, circulatory stimulants, hypotensives, nervines, and vasodilatorsCulinary herbs as cardiovascular medicine: garlic, ginger, rosemary, and cayenneHawthorn: the heart tonic herbalists reach for again and againMotherwort for stress-induced hypertension and heart palpitationsGinkgo biloba and microcirculation: cold hands, brain fog, and beyondFor the Blueberry Cinnamon Heart Healthy Shrub recipe head here: theherbalistspath.com/blog/herbs-for-heart-health-hawthorn-garlic-motherwort Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

What does it really look like to hold space for someone in their most vulnerable moments? Heather Shelton, nurse-turned-herbalist and psilocybin facilitator, shares her journey from medical trauma to healing work with nervous system herbs and plant medicine. Learn about lemon balm, motherwort, and chamomile for everyday support, what happens in a psilocybin session, and why plants have been her greatest teachers. Grounded wisdom for anyone called to healing work. What's in this episode: From medical trauma to herbalism and facilitation workLearning directly from plants when teachers weren't availableWhat a psilocybin session is really likeNervous system support: lemon balm, motherwort, and chamomileCreating safety and presence as a healerTeaching kids to trust their intuitionFor full show notes head HERE Want to learn from Heather and become the kind of herbalist people trust guide them in their healing journey? The Community Herbalist Certification & Mentorship Program teaches you how to think like an herbalist, hold space for real healing, and show up with herbal skills and the confidence to use them for your community. Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

The world feels heavy right now. Many of us are moving through stress, grief, anger, and exhaustion while trying to stay grounded in our lives and communities. In this co-hosted episode of The Herbalist’s Path, Mel and Brittany talk honestly about what it looks like to stay regulated during hard times. They explore nervous system support through herbs, foundational practices, and self-awareness — without bypassing what’s happening in the world. In this episode, we cover: • Navigating stress & overwhelm • Why this stress isn’t new for BIPOC communities & why context matters • Nervines for immediate nervous system support • Heart-centered herbs for grief  • Milky oats for depleted nervous systems • Adaptogens for long-term resilience & when to use them • Foundational practices no tincture can replace • Herbalist burnout and practicing what you preach • Joy, laughter, and community care — including caring for yourself This grounded conversation between two clinical herbalists focuses on resilience, capacity, and caring for yourself so you can keep showing up with integrity and clarity. For full show notes, click HERE: Ready to deepen your herbal practice? Learn more about the Community Herbalist Certification and Mentorship Program HERE. Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

Essential oils are powerful tools, but they’re also some of the most misunderstood substances in modern herbalism. Safety concerns, quality questions, and sustainability issues are real, and sorting through the marketing noise to find reliable information isn’t easy. This episode cuts through the confusion. Hana Tisserand, internationally respected essential oil educator and author, joins me to talk about how herbalists can use essential oils confidently and responsibly. We cover safety guidelines that actually make sense, how to assess quality when you’re buying oils, what sustainability really means in the essential oil industry, and how to integrate aromatherapy into your herbal practice without overwhelm. If you’ve been curious about essential oils but unsure where to start, this conversation offers a solid, grounded foundation. You’ll learn: What essential oils are, and what they are notWhy essential oil safety requires more nuance than most people realizeHow quality, sourcing, and sustainability impact both people and plantsCommon misconceptions herbalists should be cautious ofWhen essential oils make sense in herbal practice, and when they don’tIf you’ve ever felt unsure about essential oils, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or curious about how they fit into responsible herbalism, this episode brings clarity without fear or hype. Connect with Hana at the Tisserand Institute: https://tisserandinstitute.org/ For full show notes, resources, links, and to download the transcript: https://www.theherbalistspath.com/blog/essential-oils-for-herbalists-hana-tisserand Want to learn more from Hana as you deepen your herbal skills? She’ll be a guest educator inside the Community Herbalist Certification and Mentorship Program, where you’ll gain solid herbal education and learn how to actually think like an herbalist. Learn more here: https://www.theherbalistspath.com/community-herbalist-certification Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

Your liver is working every minute to filter toxins, balance hormones, metabolize fats, and support over 500 functions in your body. But here's what most people get wrong: your liver doesn't need a "cleanse" or punishing detox. What it needs is ongoing support through the right herbs at the right time. In this episode, you'll discover how to think like an herbalist when choosing liver-supporting herbs. Learn why bitter herbs stimulate digestion, how cholagogues and choleretics improve bile flow, and which hepatic herbs protect and regenerate liver cells. Whether you're dealing with skin issues, digestive struggles, hormonal imbalances, or simply want to support your hardest-working organ, this episode gives you the practical herbal wisdom to nourish your liver. What you'll learn Why the liver works 24/7 and why "cleansing" language misses the pointThe liver's role in fat metabolism, hormones, bile, and blood sugarHow bitter taste receptors kickstart digestion and bile flowThe difference between cholagogues vs cholereticsKey herbal actions for liver support: hepatoprotective and trophorestorative herbsPractical ways to use bitters and Milk Thistle seeds dailyIf this episode helped you think about liver support differently, come say hi. Message me on Instagram or Facebook at The Herbalist's Path and share what your liver needs this season. For full show notes, resources, links and transcript: https://www.theherbalistspath.com/blog/liver-health-herbs-natural-support Ready to go beyond surface level herbalism, and learn to think like an herbalist? Learn more about the Community Herbalist Certification & Mentorship Program here https://www.theherbalistspath.com/community-herbalist-certification If you’re ready to learn more about the taking care of your liver, check out  Beyond Detox - Herbs For Liver Support here https://www.theherbalistspath.com/beyond-detox-herbs-for-liver-support  Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough? Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of Need It's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to ge Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.