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Herbs with Rosalee

Rosalee de la Forêt

Curious about the healing nature of plants? You"re in the right place. I’m Rosalee de la Forêt and I"m passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. On this 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. My goal is that you’ll walk away from each episode

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01:21:06

Redwood with Julie Caldwell+ Redwood Pots de Crème

Herbs with Rosalee ·

2025/04/09

This conversation with Julie Caldwell was such a joy! It brought me back to a time when I was just a baby herbalist studying in Santa Cruz, California, where the surrounding mountains are home to countless towering redwood trees.The redwood forest where Julie lives is a few hundred miles north of Santa Cruz – but as she pointed out, the entire northern hemisphere used to be covered in redwoods, and those of us who live on this part of the earth are connected by the land’s memory of these ancient

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46:37

Yarrow with Dr. Jacqui Wilkins + Heart + Boundaries...

Herbs with Rosalee ·

2025/04/03

I was thrilled to have a chance to interview Dr. Jacqui Wilkins! I’ve been following her on social media for some time now, and her posts always brighten my day with their beauty and insight. Our conversation went so many places – from the ways that herbalism can reconnect us with the land and our ancestors, to more technical aspects of how chemical constituents of plants interact with our hormones.I was also really excited Dr. Jacqui chose to speak about yarrow, my plant ally for the year. Yarrow

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53:29

Wintergreen with Bevin Cohen + FOREST: a Winter...

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2025/03/26

It was such a delight to sit down and chat with Bevin Cohen – he has such a deep love and appreciation for plants, and so many gems of herbal wisdom to share! Our conversation was centered around wintergreen, a plant that he has been learning with since he was a child, but also touched on so many other aspects of living a life rooted in herbalism: from the importance of being in the moment and forming personal relationships with plants, to the crossover between food and medicine – a great reminder

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36:22

Chickweed with KhadiYah Preciado + Itch Relief Oil

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2025/03/19

It was such a pleasure to have KhadiYah Preciado on the podcast - her curiosity about the plant world and its many gifts is inspiring, and it was just delightful to hear about her love for chickweed and the ways that she works with this abundant springtime herb!One of the many ways that KhadiYah works with chickweed is in her Itch Relief Oil – a fantastic medicine to make in the spring, when chickweed is abundant, in anticipation of the inevitable mosquito bites of summer! You can download your

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51:13

Licorice with Dr. Ryan Shepherd + Qi-Boosting Chicken

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2025/03/05

It was such a joy to meet Dr. Ryan Shepherd! In our conversation, we dove into the many benefits of licorice root, which is one of the most frequently worked-with plants in herbal medicine, thanks to its wide use in Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas. Ryan also shared about his herbal journey from London to China to Texas – a story that is perhaps as varied and unique as licorice itself!In addition to discussing the medicinal benefits of licorice root, Ryan showed just how versatile this herb is

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01:21:27

Hawthorn with EagleSong Gardener + Hawthorn Oxymel

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2025/02/26

It’s always an honor to connect with EagleSong, and this conversation was no exception. She has such a deep and dynamic presence in the herbal world, and I knew our conversation would be rich with wisdom and insight. We talked about the interconnectedness of people, plants, the earth, and human history—big, beautiful themes that EagleSong brings to life through her stories and experiences.We also spent time with one of my favorite plant allies, hawthorn. But rather than just listing its herbal

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01:01:58

Ashitaba with Carin Fortin + Ashitaba Honey with...

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2025/02/19

Sometimes, I have a pretty good idea what guests on the podcast are going to talk about. But going in to this conversation with Carin Fortin, I wasn’t sure what to expect - I knew very little about Carin and even less about her chosen herb, ashitaba (Angelica keiskei)! At first I thought this plant would be similar to angelica (Angelica archangelica) or even dong quai (Angelica sinensis).But no! Ashitaba is an amazing herb with its own unique gifts.It was fascinating to hear all that Carin had to

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59:24

Questions to Ask Before Buying Herbs with Ann Armbrecht

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2025/02/12

Where do your herbs really come from? What happens before they land in your tea cup, tincture bottle, or spice jar?The journey from seed to shelf is full of twists and turns, and the choices we make as herbalists and consumers can shape that journey in meaningful ways.In this episode, I’m talking with Ann Armbrecht, the author of Following the Herbal Harvest. Ann has spent years exploring the global herbal supply chain, and she’s sharing four essential questions to ask before buying herbs—questions

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01:15:24

Japanese Knotweed with Timothy Scott + Japanese...

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2025/02/06

When Tim Scott’s book, Invasive Plant Medicine, came out in 2010, it was an instant favorite of mine. In fact, it still influences the way I view plants and the natural world! I was so delighted to finally have the chance to interview Tim, and our conversation touched on many important threads from the book – from the question “what is native” to some of the actual benefits of invasive plants, and so much more.Tim also discussed a plant that inspires anger in many of the places it has taken hold:

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59:51

Behind the Scenes with Emilie Thomas-Anderson + Black...

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2025/01/29

I’m a big fan of behind-the-scenes stories – apparently, even, when it comes to my own podcast and school! While I might be the face of Herbs with Rosalee, it’s important to me that you know about the amazing team that works to support everything we do here.In today’s episode, I had a delightful conversation with Emilie Thomas-Anderson, who serves as the project manager for this podcast. Emilie not only shared all about what goes into the podcast production from start to finish, but also discussed

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02:28

How to Join Our Free Medicine Making Webinar + Herbal...

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2025/01/22

Register for our free webinar, “Avoid Common Herbal Pitfalls So You Can Make Remedies That Heal,” by visiting http://www.herbalminicourse.com/.In this webinar, my co-teacher Emily Han and I will be diving into the most common mistakes people make when working with herbs (as well as how to avoid them). You’ll also get access to our free Rooted Medicine Circle mini course when you register. But don’t delay, the webinar and mini course are only open for a short time!For all the details about the free

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22:52

Why I Went Back to Herbal School

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2025/01/15

Where are you in your herbal learning journey? Where would you like to go? What steps will you take to get there? These are all questions I’ve asked myself many times over the years, and reflecting upon the answers has helped to guide me to where I am today.Last year, one of the answers that jumped out at me was: go back to herbal school! This may seem a little silly or strange – after all, I already have years of study behind me and even have my own herbal school. So why would I go back to school

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22:12

Ashwagandha for Sleep + Ashwagandha Side Effects

Herbs with Rosalee ·

2025/01/08

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

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01:19:56

Marshmallow with Lucy Jones + Marshmallow Leaf...

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2024/12/18

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

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01:05:43

Elderberry with Helen Ward + Elderberry Syrup recipe

Herbs with Rosalee ·

2024/12/11

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

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57:33

Rhodiola with Robert Rogers + Fresh Roseroot Tincture

Herbs with Rosalee ·

2024/12/04

It was such an honor to sit down again with Robert Rogers - he’s been working with plants for over fifty years and has such a wealth of knowledge to share! I was so excited that he chose to discuss rhodiola, a plant that I love to reach for in the cold, dark days of winter. Robert was a key player in getting sustainable sources of the plant to the market many years ago (you’ll hear all about that in our conversation!), and had so much to share about this sweet-smelling herb.Robert also shared with

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19:57

Benefits of Sage Herb + Sore Throat Relief Recipe...

Herbs with Rosalee ·

2024/11/27

In honor of this week's Thanksgiving holiday in the US, we're replaying a listener favorite here at Herbs with Rosalee - The Benefits of Sage!There are sooooo many benefits of sage! In the United States, the sage herb often gets ignored except as a tasty addition to the Thanksgiving stuffing. But there are lots of reasons to love sage every day of the year.In this episode, I share my love of sage, including sage tea benefits. You’ll also receive a yummy sore throat relief recipe featuring sage and

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01:01:54

Botany for Herbalists with Thomas Elpel + Oleaster...

Herbs with Rosalee ·

2024/11/20

I’ve known Thomas Elpel for several years, and was really excited to have the chance to talk with him again. Tom sat down with me to discuss how a basic understanding of botany can be helpful for herbalists, but our conversation went way beyond that. While not strictly an herbalist, Tom is definitely a plant person through and through, and his curiosity about the natural world is infectious!Tom has written many books about a variety of subjects. His book Botany in a Day, which can help you learn to

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06:38

Spoof Herb Commercial and Cooling Inflammation Promo

Herbs with Rosalee ·

2024/11/13

I’ve got something a little bit different for this week’s episode!You know all those commercials for pharmaceutical drugs? The ones that list all the crazy side effects while showing people strolling on the beach or at a dinner party having fun? Well, for this week’s episode I envisioned what it might be like if there was a similar ad for herbs.You’ll also hear about one of my online courses, Cooling Inflammation. Not all inflammation is bad, but when it runs amuck, it causes all sorts of problems,

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54:03

Kava Kava with Beth Ebbing Johnson + Kava Kolada

Herbs with Rosalee ·

2024/11/06

I’ve known Beth for many years, and I knew from experience that the two of us were going to have a lively conversation! It was a joy to sit down with her to discuss kava - a plant that has been supporting her since day one of her herbal journey, and one that I have also found to be super helpful in times of stress and anxiety. Beth has gotten to know this plant so well that her friends sometimes even refer to her as the Kava Queen!Beth has worked with kava in so many different ways, from tinctures

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