The Ayurvedic art of oil pulling is making a comeback, and it’s no wonder why. Swishing oils in the mouth has been known to support oral health, and when you include the power of herbs in this practice, you can really take it to the next level.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the profoundly talented ecology illustrator and lifelong nature lover, Emily Poole.
This Spring Revitalizing Mocktail channels the essence of spring and calls upon herbs that awaken the senses and invigorate the blood.
Discover the versatility and customizability of our unscented bases for body and hair care and dive nose deep into the world of DIY fragrance with these nature-inspired essential oil blends.
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, Thomas and Jiling discuss the patterns method of plant identification, “deer botany,” some of the plant families found in Botany in a Day, Thomas’ canoeing adventures, writing process, and more!
Looking for a fizzy, sweet-tart, ruby-hued drink that is the perfect companion to a plate of tacos? This hard iced tea features hibiscus, black tea, ginger, and lime and is sure to make your taste buds happy!
Ces recettes sur le th̬me des cornichons raviront ÌÊ coup sÌÈr les amateurs de cornichons de votre entourage ! Les sels de bain et les baumes ÌÊ l̬vres ÌÊ base de cornichons sont des cadeaux (gag) amusants et faciles ÌÊ faire !
Seguro que estas recetas con pepinillos harÌÁn las delicias de las personas con pepinillos de tu vida. Las sales de ba̱o y los bÌÁlsamos labiales con pepinillos son regalos muy divertidos y fÌÁciles.
åÀBusca un aroma oto̱al ̼nico para perfumar su hogar este a̱o? Esta receta aporta un toque ̼nico a las fragancias para el hogar con matices poco convencionales de setas y humo.
“Reclaiming herbalism as a Deaf person is about more than just plant medicineÑit’s about reclaiming autonomy, knowledge, and the right to care for ourselves in a world that too often overlooks us.”
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the renowned Western herbalist, educator, and author, Matthew Wood.
Refresh your home and embrace the new season’s charm with homemade green cleaning products! Learn how you can glow up your cleaning routine with natural methods that are gentler on your health and the health of the environment.
Comfrey is a divisive plant in the herbal community. In this monograph, you will learn about its unanimously agreed-upon uses and where the controversy begins.
Explore these classic herbs to grow in spring, and find gardening and harvesting advice from author and herbalist, Bevin Cohen.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the profoundly talented and prominent Native American gallerist, documentary filmmaker, writer, and entrepreneur, Ruth-Ann Thorn.
This Spring Revitalizing Mocktail channels the essence of spring and calls upon herbs that awaken the senses and invigorate the blood.
Hop into your herbal Easter celebrations and satisfy your sweet tooth with this vegan Peeps¨ marshmallow recipe featuring a colorful variety of organic herbal powders and two shocking, yet delicious star ingredients!åÊ
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by Rosemary Gladstar to discuss the quotes and themes from her newest book, The Generosity of Plants.
Celebrate the buds and blooms of the season with this DIY foaming hand soap recipe.
Leanne Hatfield is a farmer, herbalist, and physician whose approach to land management has fostered the growth of wild wellness-supporting herbs. Learn more about her integrated systems approach to farming and what kinds of plants have healthfully volunteered to be a part of the farm’s synergy.
This past year, we visited our Spanish farm partnerÑa generational family farm that specializes in the growing of arnica and the crafting of extracts and topical remedies. Read about what it takes to grow arnica and the ways we can better support wild at-risk plants through cultivation.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the profoundly knowledgeable, multi-faceted herbal educator, author, Suzanne M. Tabert (a.k.a. The Queen Bee).
Learn about the most common herbal preparations and find articles and resources for further learning.
These pickle-themed recipes are sure to delight the pickle people in your life! Pickle bath salts and lip balms make really fun and easy (gag) gifts!
Our being is deeply interwoven with every other living creature and biological system on Earth. With each breath, each tear, each laughÑwith the newborn and the recently passedÑour being becomes part of all.
In this DIY facial cleanser, we called upon one of the most underrated essential oils for skin care and aromatherapyÑblue tansy! åÊBlue tansy oil has a divine aroma that is supportive in times of stress and long list of benefits for the skin.
Mountain Rose Herbs is Proud to be a Purpose Pledge Pilot Company. The Purpose Pledge is a groundbreaking initiative that redefines how business is conducted by fostering a community dedicated to sustainable progress.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are welcoming back a guest who joined us last autumn to share with us all about the release of his newest book, Herbs in Every Season.
As the world around us shifts, many of us are feeling a deeper awareness of our connection to nature. While change can bring uncertainty, it also sparks innovation, resilience, and a renewed commitment to caring for the planet and each other.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by our good friend and mastermind mixologist of the musical realm, Kevin Cole.
It’s not important to know every botanical name, but it’s helpful to know how to look them up. Learn about Herbs of Commerce and why Latin binomials matter!
Assam tea, star anise pods, coconut flakes, safflowers, holy basil, and vanilla bean powder make the perfect base for one of our favorite treatsÑboba!åÊ
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are featuring the esteemed herbalist, fellow podcaster, and self-proclaimed tree hugger, Mel Mutterspaugh.
Regenerative agriculture is deeply holistic and aims to work in concert with nature instead of fighting against. This farming method focuses on building soil health, increasing biodiversity, and supporting the workers from whom all this is made possible.
Many of us know that ginseng is an incredibly precious plant that has fallen victim to overharvesting and poaching in the wild, but we now have options for sustainably and ethically grown ginseng. Learn about the benefits and uses of American ginseng, and how you can work with Panax quinquefolius responsibly.
Oxymels are a tasty way to infuse your favorite herbal allies. Though balsamic vinegar may not be the first ingredient that comes to mind for this herbal preparation, it is perfect for those wanting more complex and flavorful notes in their homemade vinegars.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are resharing an excerpt from the 2021 Virtual Spring Free Herbalism Project featuring Lucretia VanDyke’s presentation on Women of Color Herbalists of the South.
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by the author, naturalist, and former pro-boxer, Vanessa Chakour.
We believe ethical sourcing is the only way to do business. That is why we have just added FairWild to our growing list of certifications. This ensures that wildcrafters have the same kinds of protections and infrastructure as Fair Trade Farmers.
When Drea Moore was creating her alcohol-free apothecary, she had to learn how to make herbal preparations in new ways. This alcohol-free bitter recipe is a great way to support digestion and makes an ideal ingredient for artisinal mocktails.
Make ingrown hairs a problem of the past and reveal soft, supple skin with this exfoliating sugar scrub recipe. This recipe features skin-supportive tea tree oil and copaiba balsam.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we joined by Stephanie Anderson, who is the award-winning author on a mission to amplify the voices of the women combatting climate change through regenerative agriculture.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are celebrating our passion for plants in honor of Valentine’s Day with the Director of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, CoreyPine Shane (RH).
Whether you are looking for a nourishing brew to help keep your body healthy or are just looking for something to cut through the chill of winter’s air, a flavorful cup of tea just might hit the spot. Here are some delightful homemade tea blends to keep you warm and cozy.
Amidst the whirlwind of life, there are centers of calm to be foundÑplaces where we can pause, reorient, and connect. Passionflower is one herb that can aid us in finding these centers of calm. Learn more about this powerful herbal ally and try this passionflower bath recipe!
Celebrate the season of romance with three aromatherapy blends crafted for lovers. These recipes are sure to delight the senses and evoke feelings of pleasure and connection.
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by the Certified Holistic Health Consultant, herbalist, educator, and musical artist, Yuma ‘Docta Yew’ Bellomee.
Regenerative agriculture is deeply holistic and aims to work in concert with nature instead of fighting against. This farming method focuses on building soil health, increasing biodiversity, and supporting the workers from whom all this is made possible.
This episode is a special release in acknowledgment of those affected be the LA wildfires. Jiling Lin joins us to share some of Mother Nature’s herbal allies for fire, smoke, and stress support.
We believe organic farming is vitalÑnot just for individual health but for the health and well-being of our planet. That is why we will always support initiatives promoting organic agriculture and ensuring our customers receive the purest and most vital botanicals.
Herbalism is not just about herbsÑit is also about creating connections with plants and people.åÊLearn more about our ancestral connections to plants, find a tea recipe for connection, and RSVP for Herbal Academy’s FREE upcoming conference.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the esteemed Programs Coordinator at Herbal Academy, Lindsey Feldpausch.
For Amanda Furbee, the journey of running an herbal store was not just about building a business but also about personal growth and connecting with a community that shared a passion for natural wellness. Read about the Herb Shoppe Journey including the joys, the bumps, and the paperwork.
Ginger is well known for its ability to boost energy, warm the body, and support stress, which makes it an ideal ingredient for bath bombs and soaks.
Waltz into the world of classically luxurious confectioneries with this decedent chocolate cherry Û÷mocktini’ featuring wellness-supportive wild cherry bark.
Looking to learn, grow, and connect in 2025? Check out our list of local and national herbalism events that we’ll be attending or sponsoring. We can’t wait to see you this year!
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the renowned Clinical Herbalist, wellness mentor, and our long-time friend, Erika Galentin.
The business, clinical, and administrative infrastructure needed to build and grow a clinical herbal practice can be overwhelming to navigate. Erika Galentin shares some tips for becoming an herbal practitioner and starting a practice.
Looking for an alcohol-free drink that supports your health? This ruby-red herbal mocktail contains heart-supporting and flavorful ingredients to create a drink that pleases all your senses.
Each of us is innately part of the natural world around us, so it makes sense that we should move in harmony with the shifts of the seasons. Learn how you can work with herbs in a way that supports the needs of the body, mind, and heart throughout different parts of the year.
Monographs contain an in-depth and large variety of information about a specific plant, depending on what is meaningful to the person creating it. Learn how to start creating your own monographs and build your own herbarium.
This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by Kat Maier RH, (AHG). Kat is the founder and director of Sacred Plant Traditions, a center for herbal studies in Charlottesville, Virginia.
In Chinese Medicine (CM), a tonic, or more accurately, “supplementingÛ herbs work to balance the body’s vital energies, including qi, blood, yin, and yang. Learn the distinctions between Western tonics and CM supplementing herbs and explore 5 five key Chinese supplementing herbs.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by a true seasoned expertise of the natural product and dietary supplement world, Holly E. Johnson.
With more of us ditching alcohol lately, we were inspired to craft a new kind of alcohol-free drink. This orange-cream slushy mocktail is a delightful sipper and breathes new life into your zero-proof drink recipe book.
After a busy year filled with interviews and the exciting launch our new series, Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we’re bringing the whole Herbal Radio team to the table to recap another successful year of podcasting!
Ditch the plastic with DIY dish soap bars! This recipe is crafted with nutmeg, ginger, lemon, and cinnamon to bring mood support to dreary winter days and tedious dishwashing.
To create an alcohol-free apothecary, Drea Moore had to boldly experiment and learn how to make herbal preparations in new ways. This journey is now empowering sober folks with access and the know-how to create potent herbal preparations.
At Mountain Rose Herbs we work hard every year to maintain our TRUE Zero Waste Certification. Learn what this certification means and how it equates to a healthier, more sustainable world.
Embrace winter wellness with this DIY throat syrup. Crafted with respiratory-supportive elecampane and warming chai spices, it is a functional and tasty herbal preparation to keep at the ready.
If you want to limit your alcohol intake this coming year, you will enjoy these tips for creating a home mocktail bar. You’ll also find some of our best mocktail recipes for inspiration. Happy and healthy sipping!
Soup can be much more than a cozy meal. By incorporating herbs and fresh produce, you can create a flavorful dish that not only warms you up but also fortifies your body’s natural defenses.
In this Tea Talks, Jiling sits down with Anjali Deva, who is an Ayurvedic practitioner currently residing in the mountains of Southern California. Her private practice, Rooted Rasa, specializes in an integrative and trauma-informed approach to Ayurveda.
Inspired by our new seasonal release tea, Mint Patty, this ÛÏMint Chocolate ChipÛ lip balm is great for gift-giving and a lot of fun to make. After all, you can’t go wrong when combining chocolate and mint!
Elevate your mocktail game with this bright and earthy Citrus & Sage Mocktail. This delightful harmony of flavors is perfect for savoring and sipping year-round!
Bring the powers and vibrancy of herbs to the dinner table with culinary finishing salts. Not only do they add fun flavors, but they are also a good conversation piece to get people talking about herbs. Finishing salts also make exceptional homemade gifts!
Embrace the cozy essence of fall with these warming acorn spice candles. The earthy and nutty aroma brings the essence of an autumn walk in the forest to your home.
This bath bomb set was inspired by two powerhouses in the sky; the sun and moon. The sun bath bomb recipe features uplifting ingredients to brighten spirits while the moon bath bomb recipe calls upon calming ingredients to help support a restful slumber. Happy pampering!
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the Plant Priestess, herbal explorer, environmental steward, and founder of Full Circle Herbals, Erin LaFaive.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are sharing the part two special episode in acknowledgment of the annual Buy Nothing Day movement with the award-winning author of The Zero-Waste Chef, Anne-Marie Bonneau.
Find the perfect present for the plant lover in your life. This holiday gift guide offers a variety of unique gift ideas for herbalists, natural body care enthusiasts, foodies, bookworms, and more!
We’ve all been “stuck in a rut” at some point in our lives. Learn about some herbal allies that can support us through these times.
Learn how the Mountain Rose Herbs Green Team helps improve sustainability within each department of the company.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we’re releasing a very special episode in acknowledgment of the annual Buy Nothing Day movement with the author, influencer, and Founder of Going Zero Waste, Kathryn Kellogg.
Wax and wane with your body’s natural rhythms. These carefully formulated tea blends support the different phases of a menstrual (moon) cycle.
Black Friday sales promote overconsumption that impacts our earth. Learn how to participate in Buy Nothing Day and push back against throw-away culture.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are featuring the best-selling author, US Army and US Special Forces Medic Veteran, clinical herbalist, austere medicine specialist, wilderness survival expert, and all-around badass, Sam Coffman.
Bring flavor, color, and the benefits of herbs to the dinner table with these simple compound butter recipes.
Indulge in the comforting, warming flavors of carrot cake with these carrot cake snack bars that will keep your sweet tooth satisfied and belly nourished.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are featuring the passionate writer, fellow podcaster, seed-saver extraordinaire, and owner of Small House Farm, Bevin Cohen.
Learn how to make potent vanilla extract for cooking, baking, and skin care.
The partnership between Mountain Rose Herbs and Cascadia Wildlands is rooted in a shared commitment to environmental preservation and access to wild plants for generations to come.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by our long-time dear friend that will likely be no stranger to many of our listeners—Shana Lipner Grover!
Discover the rejuvenating benefits of facial steaming and learn how to craft a personalized herbal facial steam blend that will make you radiate from the inside out.åÊ
Fair Trade Certification protects and fairly compensates the most vulnerable actors in the supply chain. Learn how Fair Trade premiums can make a big impact on farm communities around the world.
Don’t just make caramel apples on Halloween or Christmas. This gourmet vegan caramel apple recipe is suitable for snacking, potlucks, or camping trips any time of year.
In this Tea Talks Roundtable, Jiling discusses Herbal Oracle Decks with herbalists Maia Toll and Jesse “Wolf” Hardin.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are featuring a dynamic duo wife-husband team on a mission to enhance the human connection with the natural world, Allison Poklemba and Michael Kauffman.
Shampoo bars are a sustainable option for people trying to ditch plastic packaging and use cleaner self-care products. They are also ideal for travel or camping!
Fire cider is generally an herbal preparation used to support the immune system, but since so much of our immune system is affected by diet, we decided to add a nutritional twist to the classic recipe.
Are you looking for a unique autumn aroma to scent your home this year? This recipe brings a unique twist to home fragrance with unconventional undertones of mushroom and smoke.
There is a lengthy process that goes into bringing each of the 500+ sustainable and organic botanicals to you when you need them. Learn how contract farming supports farmers, the environment, and you.
Indulge in a dreamy red velvet latte that swaps synthetic red food coloring for vibrantly nutritious and wellness-supporting beetroot.
We have put an alcohol-free, herbal twist on a Bee’s Knees craft mocktail! It’s easy to make and can be crafted in bulk for your next gathering.
In this Tea Talks Roundtable, Jiling discusses mobile herbal clinics with the HWB Healing Project Mobile Clinic Coordinator, Carolyn Jones, and the Botanical Bus co-founder, Jocelyn Boreta.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are featuring the passionate leader of BRING Recycling, Sonya Carlson.
Research has revealed that many people are unfamiliar with the regulatory and enforcement processes that uphold organic certification. Learn more about the pillars of organics and what they mean to Mountain Rose Herbs.
Looking for a new fall beverage? This delightful latte marries the decadent notes of saffron with perfectly balanced vanilla and spice.
Learn how to make grab-and-go blended chocolate peanut butter overnight oats that are so delicious it just might change the minds of lifelong oatmeal haters.
In this Tea Talks Roundtable, Jiling discusses Asian American Herbalism with herbalists Erin Masako Wilkins and Zoey Xinyi Gong.
Learn how to make an herbal simple syrup and mocktail for seasonal wellness!
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we featuring the author, educator, non-profit leader, and environmental advocate, Emily Ruff.
Looking for a warm and spiced herbal beverage this autumn? Try this decadent and health-supporting golden milk latte recipe with rose!
Learn how to make mouth-watering baked herbal falafels with spinach and nettles for added nutrition.
Come on a virtual journey to visit one of our Midwest farm partners and learn how these one-on-one connections support everyone along the herb supply chain.
Try this decadent overnight oats recipe for a healthful and seasonal start to your autumn mornings.
In this Tea Talks, Jiling sits down with Marie White. Marie is an author, plant educator and environmentalist whose work focuses on medicinal herbs, relationship between people and plants, climate, and community care.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are featuring the passionate author, educator, and jack of all trades within the herbal world, Nicole Telkes.
Learn how to make an herbal sipping vinegar and mocktail with tasty herbs and fruit!
Explore the benefits and differences of 5 common cosmetic clays and learn how to use them in recipes.
The art of growing plants and saving seeds can deeply enhance our relationship with our plant allies. Learn the importance of saving seeds and find some of the easiest ones to get started with.
In this Tea Talks, Jiling sits down with Iya Angelique “Sobande” Greer, a Tennessee-based Herbalist, Holistic Nutritionist, Wellness Strategist, and Desert Storm Veteran of the U.S. Army.
Find out how we are deepening our roots, expanding our reach in Washington, and building lasting connections with community partners who share our passion for sustainability and regenerative organic agriculture.
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the passionate and insightful Vice President of Development at the Rodale Institute, Annie Brown.
Explore the art of tea blending and ceremony. Our dear friend Jiling Lin shares some of her favorite ways to mindfully blend and brew tea using traditional ingredients and vessels.
Find out how the largest herbal gathering in the PNW weaves together indigenous wisdom, plant medicine, and community connection to strengthen our web of wellness!
Discover blackberry lavender bliss with this five-ingredient mocktail. Not only does it taste like summertime in a glass, but it also offers gut-nurturing probiotics.
In this “Tea Talks Roundtable,” Jiling discusses herbal podcasting and the art of the herbal interview with fellow podcast hosts Mason Hutchinson of The Herbalist Hour, Rosalee de la Foret of Herbs with Rosalee, and Thomas Dick of Herbal Radio.
This herb-infused sipping vinegar is an enjoyable way to add more wellness support to your diet. Explore fun flavor combinations and learn the core concepts of this preparation so you can create your own blends.
Over the next couple of weeks, we are thrilled to share two episodes featuring the four esteemed organizations that were the recipients of the 2023 Grants 4 Plants Program.
Learn how to make a shampoo powder recipe for a sustainable, inexpensive alternative to liquid shampoos.
If you live in an area prone to wildfire, you know that fire season brings a whole list of things to prepare for including ways to relieve discomforts derived from smokey air and overcast skies. Here are some helpful herbs and resources to help support respiratory health and emotional wellbeing during fire season.
Over the next couple of weeks, we are thrilled to share two episodes featuring the four esteemed organizations that were the recipients of the 2023 Grants 4 Plants Program.
Find out how the Rodale Institute is exploring regenerative organic practices in the Pacific Northwest.
In this Tea Talks Roundtable, Jiling has a conversation with Seraphina Capranos and Dr. Karley Denoon, ND of The Center for Sacred Arts.
Natural skin care is all about balance and hydration. Learn how to make your own moisturizing skin serum for soft and radiant skin.
This softening summer lip balm has a divine aroma and offers long-lasting hydration. It’s also simple to craft and makes lovely gifts!
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are sharing a fundamental conversation with our dear friend and Director of The Cornucopia Institute, Melody Morrell.
Learning more about seaweed can help you choose the ones that best fit your nutritional goals and flavor palate.
Learn how to make herbal gnocchi from scratch and discover the endless possibilities of incorporating herbal powders into your favorite recipes.
Looking for an easy, inexpensive, DIY lip gloss that is perfect for summer adventure? Hot days mean it’s time to make this gloss that thrives when warm.
The versatility and rich umami flavor of seaweed make it an exciting ingredient to have in your pantry. This easy shelf-stable seaweed bouillon recipe brings a nutritional boost to mealtime.
Outdoor fun can lead to the occasional bump, bruise, and achy muscle. Keep a homemade St. John’s Cayenne salve on hand for warm and comforting relief.
The commitment to cultivating with consciousness ensures that every herb is grown with care, dedication, and a profound love for the land. Learn how Oshala Farm grows herbs that support community health, and well-being.
In this Tea Talks Roundtable, Jiling discusses Herbalism for Kids with herbalists Jesus Garcia, Kimberly Gallagher, Kristine Brown, Molly Meehan Brown, and Robin Rose Bennett.
This summer salad dressing combines zesty apple cider vinegar with aromatic herbs like basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram. It’s the perfect compliment to your fresh summer greens!
If you’re looking for a helpful way to switch to natural deodorant or want to improve the effectiveness of your natural deodorant, this simple deep cleansing mask may be your answer!
Dandelion’s historical use in cultures around the world highlights its value in herbalism and holistic wellness practices. Learn more about wild and abundant dandelion and how to use it for wellness.
This week for the first episode of Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we proudly bring you an impactful and galvanizing conversation with two individuals leading the way toward a future of harmony and equity within our food systems.
With more of us ditching the alcohol these days, we were inspired to transform a botanical gin fizz into an herbal booze-free alternative that was also vegan! You are going to love this refreshing herbal mocktail.
Glycerites are an effective, delicious alternative to alcohol-based tinctures. Learn about organic glycerol and get an easy recipe for glycerites.
We’re popping into your feed today to make a very exciting announcement! Since the founding of Herbal Radio in 2015, we’ve shared conversations with herbalists and activists alike, and we’ve decided to go one step further and focus on spreading awareness on topics that may otherwise remain untouched within the world of herbalism. This series will be called Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism.
Interested in adding more herbs into your daily diet? This hearty snack recipe will satisfy the tummy and provide energy, even when you’re on the go!
Elevate your summer road trip game with these four essential oil blends. There are blends to support motion sickness, mental alertness, awakeness, and calm nerves.
Find out how we are taking action for social justice by amplifying voices through our Free Herbalism Project and partnering with new organizations advocating for sustainability.
Pollinators, such as bees, play a crucial role in our ecosystems. By partnering with local organizations that support our values, we can help protect the precious pollinators we depend on.
Asia Dorsey is a traditionally apprenticed African American Rootworker seeding embodied liberation at the intersection of ancestral nutrition and gut-brain herbalism.
We are often asked about the differences between whole herbs and standardized herbal products. Let’s break down the differences so you can make the best decisions for your wellness goals.
Through our Employee Volunteer Program, we offer 24 paid hours for employees to volunteer at local nonprofit organizations, enabling us to make a meaningful impact while demonstrating our values. Find out more about our vision for the future!
Uncover the history behind the trending fermented pineapple drink, tepache, and learn how to make your own glass of this ancestral beverage at home.
This week’s Plant Stories episode features the marine herbalist, purveyor of seaweeds, and founder of Mermaid Botanicals, Kristy Bredin.
Here at Mountain Rose Herbs, we incentivize our employees to opt for sustainable commute options. This reduces our collective carbon footprint and fosters a culture of environmental stewardship.
Beyond the kitchen, saffron’s historical use in cultures around the world highlights its value in herbalism and holistic wellness practices. It contains bountiful antioxidants and has been known to support many of our body’s natural functions.
Looking for a natural tattoo balm to care for your fresh ink? This tattoo salve recipe calls upon moisturizing jojoba, coconut oil, shea butter, and soothing calendula to help with body art after-care.
Mushroom powders and mushroom extract powders both offer wellness benefits but are not interchangeable. Learn more about their differences and how to use them for health and wellness.
The journey towards a circular economy requires a cultural shift. We must change the way we perceive and handle waste, both individually and collectively.
It’s been a year and some change since we launched our Plant Stories series on Herbal Radio, and we thought what better time to reshare our first-ever episode in this series than during the sunny and blooming spring season! Our good friends, Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager stopped by our podcast studio back in January 2023 to record the inaugural episode.
Discover an eco-friendly alternative to dyeing fabric using botanicals and learn how to make herb-dyed cotton sachets.
In this “Tea Talks Roundtable,” Jiling discusses sleep with herbalists Maria Noel Groves and Tesia Love.
Discover how iron impacts your body’s energy, metabolism, and oxygen transport, and find a recipe for a DIY Iron Tonic Syrup.
If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day Gift that is homemade, useful, and able to be tailored to the special Mom(s) in your life, look no further than this list of DIY gift ideas!
This week’s episode features the nomadic traveler and holistic physician, Dr. D.J. Polzin. Dr. D.J. Polzin is a physician based in Eugene, Oregon, specializing in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment.
In Chinese medicine, the immature bitter orange fruit, known as zhĭshí (枳實), is frequently used for qi stagnation or constraint. Try this herbal formulation to help move energy in the mind and body.
We’re excited for spring and summer weather, the increase in pollen can be challenging for many of us. Try your hand at making herbal lozenges for seasonal support.
Herb Day is an opportunity to bring together herbalists, environmentalists, and plant enthusiasts alike for a day of honoring our planet’s beloved botanicals. Check out these 9 fun ways to celebrate the plants this Herb Day.
We kicked off Earth Day with our first Mountain Rose Restoration Project of the year! Find out how environmental stewardship and community collaboration support restoration.
This herb-infused vinegar based on the classic Four Thieves recipe is perfect for delicious homemade vinaigrette, body care, or a spray cleaner!
Oregon grape has been used for millennia by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest. Learn more about this precious plant and how you can ensure its availability for future generations.
This week’s episode features the Earth poet, author, artist, and herbalist, Jesse “Wolf” Hardin. Thomas and Wolf sit down and share a fun-loving, spiritually charged conversation, filled with wise words and many laughs.
Try this decadent chia pudding recipe for a healthful and energizing start to your morning.
Spring is the season for lush, sensual Earth Goddess lotion. This easy recipe is also perfect for measuring in parts to change aroma profiles.
Mountain Rose Herbs is joining Earth Day Oregon, a coalition of nonprofits and businesses dedicated to protecting our local environment.
Discover the importance of first impressions with top-note essential oils and learn how to use them to make your own perfumes, room sprays, body oils, and more.
We love these five lemon oil-based cleaning recipes that are easy to make, safe to use, and leave our homes smelling citrusy and fresh!
Ready to slip into your warm-weather shoes with confidence? These five DIY foot care recipes will help you exfoliate, clean, moisturize, and treat your feet so you can wear your open-toed shoes with comfort and peace of mind.
A very special episode featuring Leah Song and Chloe Smith of Rising Appalachia. We talk about their upbringing, relationship to the herbal community, herbs that support them while on tour, as well as the slow music movement.
Find out how traditional ecological knowledge in collaboration with scientific solutions can heal and regenerate both people and the planet.
Try this decadent two-toned matcha latte that is as clean and organic as it is tasty and beautiful.
Dr. Jillian Stansbury has operated a general family practice in Battle Ground, WA for 35 years, and served as the Chair of the Botanical Medicine department at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, OR for many decades and remains on the faculty.
Discover how to blend pure plant magic perfumes and mentally stimulating aromas by learning about the heart of essential oil blends: middle notes!
“I had not only found ‘sang’ but also uncovered a newfound sense of resilienceÑa resilience that would carry me through the trials and triumphs of life.”
This week’s Plant Stories episode features the botanical obsessed best-selling author and founder of Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine, Juliet Blankespoor.
Did you know you can easily make your own delicious gin? No still required! All it takes is a good neutral spirit and high-quality herbs.
At Mountain Rose Herbs, we are committed to shifting to a more holistic perspective, considering all components in the system Ñ from the soil, to plants, to animals, to people.
Sea salt hair spray is an easy, natural way to embrace beachy volume and texture. Learn how to make and use an herb-inspired salt spray without damaging your hair.
Learn how to craft well-balanced and long-lasting aroma blends by understanding the foundation of essential oil blending: base notes!
This caramel sauce recipe brings the floral flavor of Earl Grey to classic sweet and salted caramel. Try this delightful addition with ice cream, baked goods, apples, nuts, chocolate, coffee drinks, or even cocktails/mocktails!
The Mountain Rose Herbs Impact Report is a comprehensive overview of our operations, initiatives, contributions, and shortcomings. We aim to bridge the gap between intention and action and ensure that we are following through with our commitments to do business sustainably and ethically.
If you’re looking for a natural skin care treatment to brighten dull and dry winter skin, this face mask may be for you!
If you love Irish coffee but don’t want the heavy caffeine dose that comes with it, try this delicious cocktail with Mountain Rose Herbs herbal coffee.