Herbs with Rosalee

Ashwagandha is one of the most revered herbs in the Ayurvedic tradition, and it’s easy to see why! This amazing herb can be a wonderful ally if you’re struggling with sleep issues, anxiety, and stress – and even if you’re not. It’s a wonderfully grounding and rejuvenative herb that, when taken at the right dose, can support your health in so many ways. (However, it is worth noting that ashwagandha can have some side effects and isn’t for everyone - so be sure to tune in to learn about whether it’s the right herb for you!)I love to work with ashwagandha, and one of my favorite recipes for it is my Ashwagandha Date Treats. You can download a beautifully illustrated recipe card for these delicious treats here: https://bit.ly/4g2zIY9 By the end of this episode, you’ll know:► How ashwagandha works to help improve your sleep and reduce anxiety► Who can benefit from ashwagandha – and who should avoid taking this herb► Why you can’t always rely on the recommended dosage on herbal products you buy at the store► Five tips for growing and harvesting ashwagandha► and so much more…----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

A few months ago, a listener emailed me to suggest I bring herbalist Lucy Jones on the podcast - and I’m so glad she did! I bought one of Lucy’s books and almost immediately filled it with notes and highlights, and I was delighted when she agreed to come on the show and talk about one of my favorite plants, marshmallow.In this conversation, Lucy shared all about an amazing, often-overlooked way that she works with marshmallow – including how she literally used it to save someone’s leg! You can find a beautifully illustrated recipe card for Lucy’s Marshmallow Leaf Fomentation here: https://bit.ly/4izVc0SMarshmallow is a lovely plant with so many gifts! Here are just a few ways you can work with it to benefit your health:► As a soothing tea to cool inflammation in the gut► Applied as a poultice to rashy, irritated skin► As a cold infusion to ease dry coughsCheck out the entire episode to learn even more about marshmallow, including a fascinating historic use that can still be helpful in modern times!By the end of this episode, you’ll know:► Why it’s important to consider emotional factors to support physical healing► How developing personal relationships with plants can help you be a better herbalist► Six health issues that can benefit from marshmallow’s gifts► Why Lucy often reaches for marshmallow leaf instead of its root► Important considerations for taking marshmallow alongside pharmaceuticals► and so much more…For those of you who don’t know her, Lucy Jones is a medical herbalist with a busy high street practice, Myrobalan Clinic, in Somerset, UK. She grows or gathers the majority of the herbs that she works with and is a passionate proponent of self-sufficient herbalism. Prior to qualifying in western herbalism, she studied Tibetan Medicine with the great master Khenpo Troru Tsenam. This experience deeply influences her approach to therapeutic practice, as well as her relationship with the herbs that she works with. She originally trained in agriculture and forestry and has two degrees from the University of Oxford. Her books Self Sufficient Herbalism and A Working Herbal Dispensary are published by Aeon Books.I’m excited to share our conversation with you today!----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book

I had the pleasure of meeting Helen Ward earlier this year at an herbal retreat in Italy, and I was immediately taken with her warm and kind spirit. It was such a joy to catch up with her again in this interview! Helen’s connection with elderberry runs deep, and in this conversation we get to hear all about how this plant became such a big part of her herbal path – and how it continues to nurture her both physically and as a way to bring her closer to nature and her community. For me, this conversation really gets to the heart of herbalism and how herbs can deeply transform our lives. Helen also shared her recipe for elderberry syrup, an herbal remedy that many people turn to for help warding off colds and flu this time of year! You can find a beautifully illustrated recipe card for Helen’s Elderberry Syrup here: https://bit.ly/41ndHztElderberry is a beloved herb for many, and it’s not hard to understand why! Here are just a few ways you can work with elderberry to benefit your health:► As an immune tonic to help prevent you from getting sick (or to shorten the duration of a cold or flu if it’s already set in)► As a delicious, nutrient-rich food in jams, pies, baked goods, and beverages► To modulate inflammation, helping to decrease arthritic or rheumatic painTo learn even more benefits of elderberry, be sure to check out the entire episode!By the end of this episode, you’ll know:► Four medicinal benefits of elderberry► Why elderberry doesn’t grow best in rows - and tips on where to grow it so it will thrive► The importance of infusing your intentions into the herbal medicines you prepare► How working to connect more closely with nature can bring more gratitude and joy into your life► and so much more…For those of you who don’t know her, Helen has joyfully worked with the plants for more than 20 years. For 14 years, Helen has combined her professional career with her passion for working with the plants by serving as Director of Rosemary Gladstar’s The Science & Art of Herbalism. Helen is dedicated to deepening students’ relationship with plants through Rosemary’s teachings. She teaches at local national and international herb events, has been featured in online publications and provides local herbal care. Helen has contributed to both the International Herb Symposium and Women’s Herbal Conference, and her Vermont farm is part of the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Network. Last but not least, she loves hiking with her puppy and spending time in her garden. I’m thrilled to share our conversation with you today! Are you interested in studying herbalism with Rosemary Gladstar’s course The Science & Art of Herbalism? Helen has graciously offered our audience a coupon code to receive an additional $10 off the (already on-sale!) price of any version of the course. The coupon code, Elderberry, is valid through December 31, 2024. For more information, check out the courses at https://scienceandartofherbalism.com/shop/.----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow