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? Well, there are several reasons, and you’ll hear all about it in this week’s episode.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► How I began my herbal learning journey, and some of the many teachers I’ve had along the way

► Why relying on just one source of learning is one of the worst things you can do as an herbalist

► How it can be helpful to “go back to the basics” on things you already know well

► How being a student can help you joyfully see things in new ways

► Why the real magic of herbalism lies in the connections we make and relationships we form

► and so much more…

I’m so excited to share about my continuing herbal journey with you today! I hope it sparks inspiration for your own path.

What steps will you take on your herbal path this year?

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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.

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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.

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Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book

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…

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Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com

For 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.

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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/4izVc0S

Marshmallow 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 coughs

Check 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!

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Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com

For 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.

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Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book