HerbRally | Herbalism | Plant Medicine | Botany | Wildcrafting

Mason Hutchison

Let's take a deep dive into all things herbal with some of the best teachers in the field of plant medicine, wild foods, botany and health accessibility. You'll hear class recordings from conferences, narrated plant monographs, books, and blog posts, interviews, event updates and so much more. Have an idea for an episode? Want to share information about your school or event? Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Let me know!

  • 2 minutes 42 seconds
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    17 February 2025, 7:50 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    LOST EPISODE: The Cold Water Experience with Indigenous Herbalist Nathan Wright

    A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm

    Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species. 

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    Welcome back to The Herbalist Hour!

    Today, we’ve got something special for you — what we’re calling the lost episode with Nathan Wright.

    This was recorded last year, but due to an absolutely whirlwind year for Nathan, the video never made it to you — until now. Originally, Nathan had planned to release a different cold water experience video at the same time as this one, but that one remains unreleased and is now something he uses exclusively for his classes.

    Then, somewhere along the way, he misplaced this recording. And by the time he found it again last year, he was deep in organizing the Northwoods Nature Fest, an incredible event that this year will be held May 30th to June 1st in Wolverine, Michigan. 

    This festival has drawn in some amazing herbalists, including jim mcdonald and Matthew Wood, the latter of whom has called it “the greatest little under-marketed herb festival in the North Country.”

    Nathan teaches a wide range of classes, including: Indigenous herbalism Mushroom foraging Cold water immersion (which you’ll actually see him demonstrate in this video), wild rice cultivation Permaculture Treaty rights, bark teas and plant medicine, pain relief methods, Ojibwe storytelling, guided plant walks, and even discussions on Troubled Water, the documentary he’s featured in.

    *BONUS: Nathan is sharing with us a special coupon code for 15% off all items on his site.* 

    Exclusive to listeners of the HerbRally podcast go to HerbalLodge.com and use code HR15. 

    Enjoy the LOST episode of The Herbalist Hour with the one and only Nathan Wright. 

    Talk to you soon,

    ~Mason

    PS - WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE

    LINKS & RESOURCES

    Herbal Lodge | HerbalLodge.com (use coupon code HR15 to save 15%)

    Nathan on YouTube |  @spiritmanfromthesun  

    Northwoods Nature Fest | LEARN MORE

    🎵 Theme Song by Torin Frost

    Torin Frost on Spotify | TUNE IN

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    You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. 

    We add new material each and every week. 

    There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more!

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    Herbalism in your neck of the woods. 

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    DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

    13 February 2025, 12:57 am
  • 25 minutes 54 seconds
    Intro to Medical Botany | April Punsalan

    Introducing Medical Botany 1

    A 10-week online course unlike any other herbal course. 

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    Today's episode is with herbalist, botanist and ethnobotanist April Punsalan. She gives a great primer on the subject of medical botany.

    April was also on The Herbalist Hour!

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    You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. 

    We add new material each and every week. 

    There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more!

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    DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

    7 February 2025, 9:20 pm
  • 1 minute 57 seconds
    Learn Medical Botany with Wild Herb Academy

    Introducing Medical Botany 1 A 10-week online course unlike any other herbal course. 

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    This course is for you if you want to:

    1. Heal yourself, family, and friends with wild herbs and reduce dependence on pharmaceuticals.    2. Start an herbal business or strengthen your existing herbal career.    3. Experience the vitality of nature by embracing the power of wild foods in your daily diet.   4. Learn a clear, step-by-step path, framework, to mastering wild herbs, the exact process I use to confidently identify, understand, and harness their healing powers.    5. Become a confident forager, herbalist, ethnobotanist, healer. 

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    WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THIS PROGRAM: 

    🌼 A solid foundation in Botany and Plant Classification, so you can learn new wild herbs on your own.    🌼 A solid foundation in wildcrafted herbal medicine making.    🌼 The ability to recognize wild herbs across the globe.    🌼 An understanding of plant systematics, ethnobotany, field botany, and how plant medicine evolved throughout time. 

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    Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! 

    You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. 

    We add new material each and every week. 

    There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more!

    You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST

    LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse

    Herbalism in your neck of the woods. 

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    DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

    4 February 2025, 8:11 pm
  • 20 minutes 5 seconds
    The Importance of African Herbalism with KhadiYah Preciado

    In honor of Black History Month, Yah’s Apothecary is celebrating the incredible legacy of Black healers and herbalists by making natural wellness more accessible to everyone. 

    For the first 7 days of February, grab four of her most popular eBooks for just $7.77 each! (normally $15-20)

    BROWSE COLLECTION OF BOOKS

    Join herbalist and author KhadiYah Preciado from Yah's Apothecary as she teaches us about the importance of African herbalism. 

    You'll learn basic tenants and it'll serve as an introductory welcome and trumpet call of awareness for the most ancient indigenous healing practice rooted from the origins of holistic herbalism.

    LINKS & RESOURCES

    Yah's Apothecary | YahsApothecary.com

    Books By KhadiYah | BROWSE COLLECTION

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    Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! 

    You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. 

    We add new material each and every week. 

    There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more!

    You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST

    LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse

    Herbalism in your neck of the woods. 

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    DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

    3 February 2025, 4:13 pm
  • 50 minutes 34 seconds
    The [FREE] Virtual Herbalism Conference & Ancestral Foods | Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz

    🌿 Herbalists, plant lovers, and lifelong learners – this FREE event is for you! 🌿

    The 2025 Virtual Herb Conference presented by Herbal Academy

    February 16-21, 2025 

    It’s an extraordinary 6-day free event filled with world-class speakers, deep plant wisdom, and inspiring conversations 🌱

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    In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz.

    This was my first time meeting Felicia and we had the most wonderful conversation. I already can't wait to have her back on the show! 

    We chat about how she got into herbalism, some of her mentors, the upcoming Virtual Herbalism Conference, ancestral foods, her relationship with corn and some of the benefits, and a TON more.

    I know you're goin' to love this episode!

    Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next one,

    ~Mason

    LINKS & RESOURCES

    2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference | LEARN MORE & REGISTER

    Kitchen Curandera | KitchenCurandera.com

    BOOK: Earth Medicines | BUY THE BOOK

    BOOK: Nana Lupita and the Magic Sopita | BUY THE BOOK

    MINI-DOC BY MASIENDA | WATCH THE VIDEO

    Herbal Academy | LEARN MORE

    🎵 Theme Song by Torin Frost

    Torin Frost on Spotify | TUNE IN

    A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm

    Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species. 

    LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com

    🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS?

    Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 

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    🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS?

    Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! 

    You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. 

    We add new material each and every week. 

    There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more!

    You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST

    LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse

    Herbalism in your neck of the woods. 

    HerbRally www.herbrally.com

    DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

    28 January 2025, 8:25 pm
  • 54 minutes 56 seconds
    New Orleans-Based Herbalist with Asc3nsion Art | Ellenie Cruz

    A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm

    Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species. 

    LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com

    In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined in-person by the one and only Ellenie Cruz.

    We traveled to New Orleans, my favorite city, for my 40th birthday and had the opportunity to interview three incredible herbalists. 

    Ellenie was one of 'em and we met up at beautiful City Park to record this episode. 

    I first met Ellenie at the event she organized for several years, the NOLA Herbal Gathering. It was so good to sit down and catch up with her.

    She's had an incredible journey and I am honored to call her a friend.

    Ellenie Marie Mabaoyo Cruz-Hampton is a mother, educator, poet, student midwife, doula, herbalist, reiki master, food literacy educator, artist and designer. Ellenie uses her given and learned talents to promote the art of ancestral practices to heal self, family and community. Motivated by social justice, she has shifted from being a high school English teacher to a free agent and entrepreneur promoting radical change through holistic wellness, self-care and community building. 

    Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in the next episode,

    ~Mason

    LINKS & RESOURCES

    Asc3nsion Art | Asc3nsionArt.com

    Ellenie on Instagram | @asc3nsion_art

    Wild Ginger Community Herbal Center | WildGingerHerbalCenter.com

    Ylang Ylang Herbal Gathering | LEARN MORE & REGISTER

    🎵 Theme Song by Torin Frost

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    You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. 

    We add new material each and every week. 

    There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more!

    You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST

    LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse

    Herbalism in your neck of the woods. 

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    DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

    27 January 2025, 7:52 pm
  • 2 minutes 46 seconds
    LIMITED TIME | Rooted Medicine Circle OPEN ENROLLMENT

    OPEN ENROLLMENT!

    Rooted Medicine Circle

    Rooted Medicine Circle is a 9-month journey that takes you into deeply understanding herbs by getting your hands dirty and making medicines!

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    Enrollment will close on January 29 at 5pm Pacific time.

    We are so excited to share Rooted Medicine Circle, an online course from our friends Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han. (You may know them as the best-selling authors of Wild Remedies and Alchemy of Herbs.)

    Rosalee and Emily provide a structured (yet flexible) approach to making herbal medicines. No more on-again, off-again as they help you joyfully commit to your herbal medicine making practice and feel intentional in your path of home herbalism!

    In Rooted Medicine Circle, you’ll go deep into making the most important medicines, yet the course is well paced so that it easily fits into your life.

    You’ll also join a thriving community of like-minded and inclusive herbalists where you can get support and grow your network, take part in regular medicine-making classes, question-and-answer sessions, and community get-togethers.

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    27 January 2025, 7:30 pm
  • 12 minutes 50 seconds
    VIOLET: Benefits, Uses & Virtues | Rosalee de la Forêt

    The 2025 Rooted Medicine Circle FREE Mini-Course is now LIVE!

    Learn how to make herbal remedies that you can confidently rely on.

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    In the free Rooted Medicine Circle Mini Course, you’ll find out how to: 

    • Avoid 7 common herbal pitfalls so that you can make powerful remedies that heal
    • Make high-quality herbal teas and know when to use them
    • Connect with other herb lovers in the mini course forum
    • And more! 

    The Rooted Medicine FREE Mini-Course is only available for a limited time. 

    LEARN MORE & REGISTER

    We had a wonderful visit with Rosalee de la Forêt in Twisp, WA back in the early spring of 2023. 

    During our visit, I had the good fortune of interviewing her for The Herbalist Hour. 

    In this segment of the show, Rosalee takes us around her garden and teaches us all about one of her favorite plant allies, violet.

    WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE

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    🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS?

    Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! 

    You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. 

    We add new material each and every week. 

    There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more!

    You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST

    LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse

    Herbalism in your neck of the woods. 

    HerbRally www.herbrally.com

    DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

    24 January 2025, 11:40 pm
  • 7 minutes 58 seconds
    HAWTHORN: The "Everything is Going to be Okay" Herb | Suzanne Tabert

    Herbal Materia Medica Monthly | Cedar Mountain Herb School

    Join a community of plant-loving folks and receive weekly bite-sized lessons to fit into your busy life!

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    In this short clip, renowned herbalist Suzanne Tabert introduces us to Hawthorn, aka Crataegus monogyna. 

    WATCH THIS CLIP ON YOUTUBE

    Hawthorn has incredible medicinal uses, virtues, and has an affinity for the heart ❤️

    For the full class, you got to check out Cedar Mountain Herb School's INCREDIBLE resource "Materia Medica Monthly".

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    🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS?

    Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! 

    You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. 

    We add new material each and every week. 

    There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more!

    You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST

    LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse

    Herbalism in your neck of the woods. 

    HerbRally www.herbrally.com

    DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

    24 January 2025, 11:28 pm
  • 17 minutes 37 seconds
    DANDELION: Benefits, Uses & Virtues | Rosalee de la Forêt

    The 2025 Rooted Medicine Circle FREE Mini-Course is now LIVE!

    Learn how to make herbal remedies that you can confidently rely on.

    LEARN MORE & REGISTER

    In the free Rooted Medicine Circle Mini Course, you’ll find out how to: 

    • Avoid 7 common herbal pitfalls so that you can make powerful remedies that heal
    • Make high-quality herbal teas and know when to use them
    • Connect with other herb lovers in the mini course forum
    • And more! 

    The Rooted Medicine FREE Mini-Course is only available for a limited time. 

    LEARN MORE & REGISTER

    We had a wonderful visit with Rosalee de la Forêt in Twisp, WA back in the early spring of 2023. 

    During our visit, I had the good fortune of interviewing her for The Herbalist Hour. 

    In this segment of the show, Rosalee takes us around her garden and teaches us all about one of her favorite plant allies, dandelion. 

    WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE

    🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS?

    Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! 

    👉 CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!

    🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS?

    Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member! 

    You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more. 

    We add new material each and every week. 

    There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more!

    You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST

    LEARN MORE AND REGISTER | HerbRally.com/Schoolhouse

    Herbalism in your neck of the woods. 

    HerbRally www.herbrally.com

    DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.

    22 January 2025, 7:23 pm
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