In this episode of our podcast, Kris Vaughan, Rachel Alm, and Candice Cook discuss the differences between cultivating herbs and wildcrafting them. What is the benefit to both ways of obtaining herbs and what is our ethical responsibility as herbalists.

What makes an herbalist and are they all the same? In this episode of Herbal Wisdom 3 different herbalists discuss their personal philosophies and methodologies of herbal medicine. When we embrace the differences of every herbalist we get a beautiful opportunity to reach people for healing. Kris Vaughan, Ch is a Certified Clinical Herbalist, Holistic Nutrition practitioner, and founder of Herbal Wisdom Institute. Rachel Alm is a Master Medical Herbalist, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and Lead Instructor for Herbal Wisdom Institute. Candice Cook is a Certified Herbalist specializing in mental health, Wilderness First Responder, and an instructor for Herbal Wisdom Institute. Follow the Herbal Wisdom podcast here on podbean.com, apple podcasts, or google play. Do you want to study herbal medicine or become a certified herbalist? visit herbalwisdominstitute.com #herbalmedicine #herbaleducation #herbalism #herbalwisdom #plantmedicine #herbalistcertification 

Many people who are new to taking herbal tinctures become concerned when the alcohol percentage reads over 40%. Why is the alcohol so high and is that safe? In this episode, Kris Vaughan explains the role of alcohol in herbal extracts (tinctures) and gives some comparison to common foods and beverages for context. Kris also discusses the plant compounds we extract from herbs and their solubility in water, alcohol, and glycerin. This episode offers basic information  and some chemistry to consider when making your own herbal tinctures or choosing to use them for your own health and well being. www.herbalwisdominstitute.com  

John Slattery joins Kris Vaughan on this episode to discuss lessons from the plants during this current time of changing reality due to pandemic concerns. John shares his message from ocotillo and how we each can begin to release fear and assumptions surrounding the current state of affairs. John Slattery is a Southwest herbalist from Tucson, Arizona, an herbal educator, forager, and author. Learn more about John Slattery: www.johnjslattery.com Learn more about Herbal Wisdom Institute: www.herbalwisdominstitute.com  

In this episode, Kris Vaughan interviews Audrey Barron of Gaia Chef about developing connection to our food and medicine and becoming your own medicine woman (or man). Audrey discusses her journey onto the plant path and how we each have an opportunity to empower ourselves by learning to grow our own food and medicine. Audrey and Kris discuss the current pandemic and how it is changing our needs and leading to an awareness of the need for self-reliance. Audrey is the owner of Gaia Chef and Ezra's Enlightened Cafe, a vegan gluten-free cafe in Indianapolis. Audrey and her family also own a 6 acre farm that supplies much of the produce for their cafe. Audrey teaches others how to grow their food in all types of home spaces, and how to make herbal medicines, through her Medicine Woman membership. Learn more about Audrey and connect on her social channels:www.gaiachef.com www.medicinewoman.love www.ezrasenlightenedcafe.com Facebook: @gaiachef Instagram: @gaiachef YouTube Channel: Gaia Chef Learn about Herbal Wisdom Institute: www.herbalwisdominstitute.com  

Coronavirus has everyone very afraid and confused about what to do. You don't have to just wait to see if you will get sick, there are things you can do now to support your immune system for this virus but also for flu and colds. This episode was a webinar presented by Kris Vaughan, herbalist and owner of Herbal Wisdom Institute. In this episode she discusses the following: What is COVID-19 and how does it affect the body, Why is social distancing important, and nutritional and herbal therapeutics for your immune support.  Subscribe to this channel for new episodes Learn more about Herbal Wisdom Institute: www.herbalwisdominstitute.com Shop for herbal and dietary supplements mentioned in this episode: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/herbal-wisdom-institute  

Menopause is treated as a disease in conventional medicine circles but is this necessary? Menopause is a woman’s birthright; the right to move freely into the next phase of life where we truly know who we are and have a sense of freedom. Moving through this phase comfortably is a priority and nature offers options for supporting normal healthy hormone production as well as support for symptoms that may be uncomfortable. Purchase botanical and dietary supplements discussed using my Fullscript dispensary: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/herbal-wisdom-institute  

Botanical medicine provides us with many tools useful for common menstrual complaints. This presentation is useful for any practitioner working in women’s health and who wishes to provide foundational support using botanical medicine. Kris Vaughan offers her experience using botanicals for supporting normal healthy menstrual cycles and in caring for women experiencing different varieties of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). In this episode, Kris provides an overview of the menstrual cycle and discusses amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and PMS along with specific botanicals for each condition. This episode was hosted by Wise Woman Herbals® as a part of their Practitioner Learning Community. Learn more at www.wisewomanherbals.com  Purchase botanical and dietary supplements discussed using my Fullscript dispensary: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/herbal-wisdom-institute

Kris Vaughan, CH discusses how herbal flavors and energetics can simplify how you choose herbs. You can apply these concepts to herbs and formulas but also to people and health conditions. Energetics and flavors allow us to formulate with the idea of always working to bring balance to the herbal formula, the body, and the person we are working with. Kris Vaughan, CH is the owner and Program Director of Herbal Wisdom Institute in Arizona. www.herbalwisdominstitute.com

Bella Donna is an herbalist and bee keeper, and the co-creator of the SW Herb Fest with Kris Vaughan. In this episode, Bella Donna explains the difference between herbal honey and herbal infused honey. She shares her experiences with making herbal infused honey over the years.  

Kris Vaughan interviews herbalist Darcey Blue about the medicine allies of the trees of the Southwest. Darcey Blue is a shamanic herbalist and wildcrafter, an earth medicine guide, a wilderness first responder, and the owner of Shamanaflora in Flagstaff, AZ.  www.herbalwisdominstitute.com

Kris Vaughan interviews Dr. Katie Stage, a licensed Naturopathic Physician and Faculty member at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Stage will be a speaker at the SW Herb Fest in Prescott, Arizona on May 19, 2018 where she will be teaching natural solutions for PMS and PMDD.

Kris Vaughan interviews Peter Bigfoot, a renowned herbalist and teacher of self-reliance from Arizona. Peter talks about his philosophy on teaching others how to heal themselves. Peter Bigfoot will be teaching at the SW Herb Fest in Prescott, Arizona in May of 2018. www.swherbfest.com

Kris Interviews Certified Aromatherapist, Hedda Fay. They discuss essential oil safety and the education that is involved in becoming a Certified Aromatherapist. Hedda will be a speaker at the SW Herb Fest on May 19, 2018 in Prescott, Arizona.

In this episode, Kris Vaughan interviews Bella Donna, a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner and beekeeper in Central Arizona. Bella shares how she lives an herbaly infused life and her involvement with the SW Herb Fest to be held May 19, 2018 in Prescott, Arizona.

Kris Vaughan, CH interviews Stephanie Nishek, ND about the prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and why she has made women's health a main focus of her practice in natural medicine. Dr. Nishek will be a speaker on this topic at the SW Herb Fest in May 2018. www.swherbfest.com

What is the difference between herbal medicine and pharmaceuticals? Kris Vaughan discusses how they each work in the body and how toget the most out of your herbal medicine.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and menopausal symptoms are often helped with herbs. In this episode, Kris Vaughan discusses a few herbs for women's health issues. 

In this episode, Kris Vaughan talks about Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Diverticulitis and herbs that can be used for these inflammatory bowel conditions. www.herbalwisdominstitute.com

www.herbalwisdominstitute.com Kris Vaughan, CH discusses her top four choices of herbal nervines for anxiety and depression. She discusses how she uses passionflower, chamomile, catnip, and lemon balm.