In recent years, turmeric (Curcuma longa) has exploded in popularity. Chances are your favorite coffeeshop might now even include a golden milk turmeric latte on the menu. Turmeric, however, is not just a fad: this vibrant herb is a traditional Ayurvedic

Lisa Fazio takes us on a journey through Italian-American folk herbalism, the healing power of food as medicine, and the medicinal properties of herbs like garlic, St. Johns wort, and olive. She shares her personal stories and ancestral wisdom, maki

With its familiar sweet and pungent taste, cinnamon is a common spice that makes an exceptionally tasty addition to every meal it graces. Cinnamons gifts go far beyond its flavor, however: in fact, herbalists know that cinnamon offers many healing gifts.

Chatting with Lucretia VanDyke for the first time ever immediately felt like catching up with a dear friend we were totally transported and never wanted the conversation to end.Lucretia is a phenomenal storyteller who weaves her tales with reverence, h

Rosemary is most popularly known as a tasty culinary herb. Indeed, rosemarys aromatic leaves have a special place in many beloved dishes adding a distinct, pungent taste. Herbalists know, though, that rosemarys beneficial properties extend far beyond

Have you ever had one of those moments in life when suddenly everything change? There's a before this moment and an after this moment and nothing will ever be the same. That's how Tara and I felt after meeting Asia Suler.Asia Suler is an herbalist and

I saw mullein (Verbascum spp.) growing all around me for years before I knew its name, let alone its many healing gifts. Now when I see mullein growing upwards of 7 feet tall by sidewalks and trailsides alike, I smile and say hi to this nourishing plant a

I have been waiting for years to get to dive deep into the Five Elements on HerbMentor Radio, so it was a special treat when Jiling Lin stopped by to chat with us about the principles of Five Elements. Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist, herbalist, an

With its heart shaped leaves and fragrant flowers, linden (Tilia spp. and aka lime tree) is a beautiful tree often found on city blocks. While most people value linden trees for their beauty and shade, herbalists know that linden flowers also offer m

Christopher Hobbs is a world-renowned, fourth-generation herbalist, licensed acupuncturist, and mycologist with a passion for medicinal mushrooms. Hes also a prolific author, and his most recent book is Christopher Hobbs Medicinal Mushrooms: The Es