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This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined by the herbalist and tattoo artist who specializes in Appalachian ethnobotany and folk medicine, Rebecca Beyer. Join us as they explore: The rich history and living traditions of Appalachian folk medicine Honoring the diverse ancestral lineages that shaped the roots of herbalism Hedgecraft: connecting with plants beyond their "uses" and value to humans The rise of appropriation and fascination with Appalachian folk culture Why recognizing classism and elitism in herbalism matters Navigating natural medicine within our ever-changing, interconnected bodies As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Check out the video interview to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i1GuD_cM01w ~~~ Learn more about Rebecca and Lucretia below! 🍁 Rebecca Beyer is the woman behind Blood and Spicebush School of Old Craft. She holds a B.S. in plant and soil science from the University of Vermont and an M.A in Appalachian Studies and Sustainability from Appalachian State University. She lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where she resides in a small community and teaches foraging, along with Appalachian folk medicine and crafts. She specializes in historical Appalachian ethnobotany and Appalachian folk medicine. She is the author of Wild Witchcraft, Mountain Magic, and most recently, The Complete Folk Herbal. 📱 Find Rebecca on social media! @bloodandspicebush 💻 Blood and Spicebush website: www.bloodandspicebush.com 🩸 Check out Rebecca's tattoo studio in Marshall, NC: Pars Fortuna Tattoo ~~~ 🌻 Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents' farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program. 📱 Find Lucretia on social media! @lucretia.vandyke 💻 Lucertia's website: www.lucretiavandyke.com 📖 Lucretia's Book, African American Herbalism ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 Watch all video interviews here! 📱 Follow along on Instagram! Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on MountainRoseHerbs.com. 📖 <a href= "https://info.
This week on Herbal Radio, host Jiling Lin is joined by Richard Mandelbaum. Richard has been an avid student of our native flora for close to forty years. He has been practicing as an herbalist since 1999, blending Chinese and Western herbal traditions, with a private practice offering both online and in-person consultations in Forestburgh NY. He is also a founder of the ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism and is on the faculty at David Winston's Center for Herbal Studies and the Won Institute of Graduate Studies, and is co-coordinator of his local chapter of Herbalists Without Borders. Listen in as Richard and Jiling chat about: Integrating scientific and traditional herbalism Herbal energetics Sweet and bitter flavors Differential assessment method Importance of botany for herbalists Creative energy of anger in seasonal transitions Symbiosis between plants and people 🎥 Check out the video version of this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mJPcogD3fjk ~~~ Check out more of Richard's work below: 💻 Website: www.richardmandelbaum.com/ 📸 Plant Photography: www.richardmandelbaum.com/meet-the-plants-and-fungi/ 🌿 Botanical Site Surveys: www.richardmandelbaum.com/botanical-survey-services 📝 Classes, Workshops, & Presentations: www.richardmandelbaum.com/new-page 🎙️ Other Podcasts & Media: www.richardmandelbaum.com/a-sampling-of-recordings-and-papers ~~~ 🪷 Jiling Lin is an acupuncturist and herbalist in coastal southern California. A clinician and teacher, Jiling is also a passionate traveler, artist, and adventurer. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com— and get her free Nourishing Life (養生) template and Five Phases (五行) outline. Join her newsletter for seasonal beauty— and updates on her coming book! (Publication 2028) ~~~ Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on MountainRoseHerbs.com. 📖 Request a FREE copy of our 2026 Printed Journal to be shipped straight to your door! 📖 Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on
On today's episode of Herbal Radio, you'll hear from a collection of herbalists answering the question: 🌿 What herb changed your life? 🌿 Each month, we bring together a variety of herbalists to explore thought-provoking, herbally-inspired questions to share the different voices and diverse experiences that shape the botanical community. Featured herbalists: jim mcdonald, Cassidy Moss, Rebecca Beyer, and Suzanne Tabert Want to share with us what herb changed YOUR life? Have a question in mind you're itching to have answered on the show? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what we should uncover next in the vast world of herbalism. Check out our other episodes featuring these guests below: Plantain the Future | Featuring jim mcdonald Interviews on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring jim mcdonald Self-Reliant & Resilient Herbalism | Featuring Suzanne Tabert Building Botanical Relationships, with Suzanne Tabert | Tea Talks with Jiling Motherhood: Herbs to Grow Your Family | Featuring Cassidy Moss Hear more from Rebecca Beyer in her interview coming soon... 🎥 Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fk3Nn1pEq-Y WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 Watch all video interviews here! 📱 Follow along on Instagram! Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on MountainRoseHerbs.com. 📖 Request a FREE copy of our 2026 Printed Journal shipped straight to your door! 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok 🌿 Strengthening the bond between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿
This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the founder of American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and man behind the modern monograph: Roy Upton. Join us as we explore: The purpose and importance of plant monographs Integrating traditional medicine into primary healthcare Learning about plants before the digital age The rise and dangers of AI herbalism books Roy's adventures hunting for old herbal books How AHP monographs influence legislature on a global scale As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Check out the video interview to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6gOU9JJnFQ4 Learn more about Roy below! 🌿 Roy Upton founded the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) in 1995 to bring the knowledge base of herbal medicine into one monograph system as a way to allay consumer and practitioner fears about using herbal medicines and to rebuild our cultural knowledge base about the value of herbal medicine to individual, community, societal, and environmental health. Roy serves as Executive Director and Editor of AHP. Check out these resource Roy mentioned in the episode: 🌱 ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) 📖 Christopher Hobb's Rare Book Collection 🤖 The Danger of AI Herbalism Books on Amazon 📓 AHPA Botanical Safety Handbook 🌎 Global Alliance for Integrative Health & Medicine (GAIHM) ~~~ 🌻 Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents' farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program. 📱 Find Lucretia on social media! @lucretia.vandyke 💻 Lucertia's website: https://www.lucretiavandyke.com 📖 Lucretia's Book, African American Herbalism: https://mountainroseherbs.com/african-american-herbalism ~~~ Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on MountainRoseHerbs.com. 📖 <a href= "https://info.mountainroseherbs.com/free
This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the herbalist and author of her new book, Herbal Pharmacy, Betzy Bancroft. Join us as they explore: Betzy writing her first book, Herbal Pharmacy Benefits and versatility of herbal powders The rise of the mushroom drink trend United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Teaching at Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary Gender inclusive language in educational writings As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com or reach out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/herbal.radio to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Check out the video interview to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JYMVahV6F2k Learn more about Betzy below! 🪻 Betzy Bancroft, RH(AHG) has had a deep appreciation for the magic of plants since childhood. She's been teaching herbal medicine for over 3 decades, currently at Sage Mountain and the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, a non-profit herb school and clinic she helped found, as well as herbal and agricultural conferences. Betzy is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild practices as a clinical herbalist and a supervisor for VCIH's student clinic. Betzy is also a United Plant Savers Advisory Board member, and previously served as that organization's office manager for a decade. She has compiled her experience and curriculum in the new book, Herbal Pharmacy: the Science and Magic of Preparing and Administering Plant Medicine just published by Chelsea Green. Besides medicine making, Betzy is also fascinated by microbes and phytonutrients. Join Betzy for her upcoming Herbal Pharmacy workshop on July 10-12, 2026 at Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary! Learn more and register here: https://sagemountain.com/herbalpharmacy/ ~~~ 🌻 Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents' farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. Her work with herbs and sacred practices honors women's wholeness through grief work, sexual trauma, ancestor connection, womb healing, self-empowerment, food alchemy, and holistic skincare. She is currently collecting stories throughout the south while working on expanding her BIPOC community healing arts and herbal education program. Find Lucretia on social media! @lucretia.vandyke Lucertia's website: https://www.lucretiavandyke.com Lucretia's Book, African American Herbalism: <a href= "https://mountainroseherbs.com/african-american
This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the National Science Educators at Host Defense® Mushrooms™, Gina Rivers. Join us as we explore: How Paul Stamets grew the Host Defense® mycelial community Growing mushrooms vs. growing plants Science behind analyzing mushrooms for medicinal use Mycelium evolving alongside humans Fruiting bodies vs. mycelium: are they the same thing? Choosing the right mushroom(s) for your lifestyle The danger of online identification apps Lucretia's and Gina's favorite Host Defense® products As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com or reach out on Instagram @Herbal.Radio to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Gina below! 🍄 Gina Rivers is a community herbalist and educator with over 30 years of experience in the natural products industry. Her curriculum vitae includes retail management, sales representation, herbal and nutritional education and consultation, and formulation. She began her study of herbalism at the age of 15 and has had the opportunity to study with some of the most eminent leaders in the field. Although she holds certifications from the Natural Healing College as a master herbalist and nutritional consultant, she maintains that plants and mushrooms are her greatest teachers and considers herself to be an ongoing student of their wise ways. Gina has worked for Host Defense for the last 12 years, first as a representative and, in the last 9 years, as an Educator and Product Formulator. She travels extensively to educate the public, retailers, and practitioners across the nation. EPISODE RESOURCES: Learn more about the parent company of Host Defense®: Fungi Perfecti, LLC Read the Host Defense® blog: The Truth About Mushroom Mycelium Check out the new line of Host Defense® mushroom gummies: Grateful Dead Gummies™ Shop Host Defense® Mushroom Blends Find Host Defense® on social media! Instagram: @hostdefense Facebook: @Host Defense YouTube: @Host Defense Mushrooms Lucretia VanDyke began her herbalism journey as a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents' farm. Today, Lucretia VanDyke has been in the herbal industry for over 20 years. As a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, ceremonialist, spiritual light coach, intuitive energetic & reiki practitioner, diviner, storyteller, artist, and world traveler, Lucretia has accumulated over 3000 hours of training. She has studied with indigenous healers and some of the greatest minds of our time. Lucretia has been a holistic esthetician & healing arts practitioner for over a decade focusing on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, and meditation into modern-day practice. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and message of self-love in her work to inspire others to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. Her work with herbs and sacred practices honors women's wholeness through grief work, sexual trauma, ancestor connection,
The Purpose Pledge is a collaborative initiative anchored in 10 clear, time-bound commitments that embed purpose into company governance, operations, and supply chains. It brings together an ecosystem of companies and allied support organizations in a shared, accountable community—where members learn from one another and measure progress publicly and transparently. This week on Herbal Radio, we are sharing a special conversation with David Bronner of Dr. Bronner's, joined by host Jiling Lin, and Mountain Rose's very own CEO/CFO, Cameron Stearns. Tune in to explore: Purpose Pledge: what it is, why it matters, and who should be paying attention What collective accountability looks likes through a business lens Radical transparency: from supply chain to consumer Envisioning a future of regenerative agriculture and natural products How other companies can join the Purpose Pledge movement What's in store for the Purpose Pledge in the coming years? As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Watch the video version to this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/npMYSEt-_jk ~~~ 🌷 Cameron Stearns is the CEO and CFO of Mountain Rose Herbs, leading the independently-owned benefit company with a commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. With a strong financial and strategic background, she ensures the company's mission-driven growth while maintaining its core values of organic integrity, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. "Mountain Rose Herbs is delighted to commit to the Purpose Pledge and continue our journey towards a transparent and collaborative future that benefits both community and planet." – Cameron Stearns, Mountain Rose Herbs CEO/CFO 🫧 David Bronner is Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner's, the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America. David was born in Los Angeles, California in 1973 and earned an undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University. A dedicated vegan and an advocate for drug policy and criminal justice reform as well as regenerative organic agriculture and other social justice and environmental causes, David serves on the board of MAPS and the Regenerative Organic Alliance. He lives in Encinitas, California. "As a society we have to collectively embrace an economy based on ethical and not extractive and exploitative business practices. Purpose Pledge is an invitation for companies to rise and journey toward that just and healthy economy together." – David Bronner, Dr. Bronner's CEO 🪷 Jiling Lin is an acupuncturist and herbalist in coastal southern California. A clinician and teacher, Jiling is also a passionate traveler, artist, and adventurer. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com— and get her free Nourishing Life (養生) template and Five Phases (五行) outline. Join her newsletter for seasonal beauty— and updates on her coming book! (Publication 2028) ~~~ Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical
On today's episode of Herbal Radio, you'll hear from a collection of herbalists answering the question: 🌿 What herb do you wish more people knew about? 🌿 Each month, we bring together a variety of herbalists to explore thought-provoking, herbally-inspired questions to share the different voices and diverse experiences that shape the botanical community. Featured speakers: Meghan Henshaw, Maureen Judith, Lucretia VanDyke, Roy Upton, Jiling Lin, and Julia O. Bianco. Want to share with us what herb YOU wish more people knew about? Have a question in mind you're itching to have answered on the show? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what we should uncover next in the vast world of herbalism. Check out our other episodes featuring these guests below: Plant Stories | Featuring Lucretia VanDyke Animism & Alchemy | Featuring Mo Judith Jiling Lin | Interviews on Herbal Radio Plant Stories | Featuring Julia Orquera Biano Flora's Daughters | Featuring Julia Orquera Bianco & Meghan Henshaw The Man Behind the Monograph | Featuring Roy Upton….coming soon! 🎥 Watch the video version on this epsiode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J7VNIrvsfzI WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? Watch all video interviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mbKr5N28toNtPFecp5VqiqfMUK2nsrr Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herbal.radio Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on MountainRoseHerbs.com. 📖 Request a FREE copy of our 2026 Printed Journal shipped straight to your door! 📖 Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok 🌿 Strengthening the bond between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿
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