There are very few reasons NOT to study herbs, and in this video, I share my top ten reasons why folks just like you decide to study plant medicine. We live in a time when the cost of healthcare is rising, and we are spending more time indoors than ever. For people with a herbal lean, they want a different way of life. When you study herbs, the world opens before you in new and profound ways, connecting you to nature and other like-minded plant folks. Have a listen and learn about the advantages of studying herbal medicine, about your good standing during a zombie apocalypse, and the cool things you can gather and save money on when you study herbs! And guess what? You can study herbs with me! (shameless plug for my program, which, by the way, I think is a fantastic way to study herbs!) Join the 2024 Sky House Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship course today! https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/herbal-foundations-enrollment RESOURCES HerbRally - www.youtube.com/@HerbRally Danu's Irish Herb Garden - www.youtube.com/@DanusIrishHerbGarden Rosemary Gladstar - Voices of Our Elders Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgPwIUgpCNyJ-PEqEJAv6U0Xxy7IiAkeG&feature=shared Like my Smoky Quartz and Oak Leaf Pendant? Shop Callisto Jewelry - https://www.etsy.com/shop/callistojewelry Book Recommendation - "Who Do You Think You Are: An Interactive Journey Through Your Past Lives and into your Best Future" by Michelle Brock - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593543556?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3PY6HSV77J8A744KX9ME

Overwhelm is inevitable, but in the Spring, it is a certainty. Why is this? What causes feelings of overwhelm and anxiety to be more prevalent in the Spring? In this video, clinical herbalist Ashley Elenbaas shares her ideas, drawing from the teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to explain why we are more susceptible to anger and overwhelm this time of year. She also shares three herbs to counter these energies with stories from her own life and practical tools to help you keep your Chi flowing smoothly. ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!Join the 2024 Herbal Apprenticeship with Ashley! Sign up to study herbs for the next year and enjoy live classes where you can ask Ashley your herbal questions! Learn More here - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/herbal-foundations-enrollmentI would love to have you join me in a year of herbal study and exploration! Green Love!~AshleyRESOURCESMicrodosing YouTube Episode - https://youtu.be/RzJNZYPvwx0?feature=sharedHost Defence Mushroom Capsules - https://hostdefense.com/MyCommunity Capsules - https://hostdefense.com/collections/capsules/products/mycommunity-capsulesMushroom Harvest Capsules and Powders - https://mushroomharvest.com/Skullcap Tincture (Herbalist & Alchemist) - https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-scp-skullcap-extractSkullcap Tincture (HerbPharm) - https://www.herb-pharm.com/products/skullcapWild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) from Mountain Rose Herbs - https://mountainroseherbs.com/wild-lettuce-extract

Iris or Blue Flag is a native North American plant of great medicinal and environmental value. It works on the earth's waters to cleanse and purify them, and it does the same in the body. In this video, we will explore the many uses of Blue Flag or Iris for headaches, stagnation, blood sugar dysregulation, creative funks, and as a helper for Spring cleaning and creative flow! RESOURCES "The Book of Herbal Wisdom" by Matthew Wood https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-of-herbal-wisdom-using-plants-as-medicines-matthew-wood/8303065?ean=9781556432323 "Flower Power" by Anne McIntyre https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/flower-power-flower-remedies-for-healing-body-and-soul-through-herbalism-homeopathy-aromatherapy-and-flower-essences-henry-holt-reference-book_anne-mcintyre/344710/item/4254481/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_scarce_under_%2410&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwncWvBhD_ARIsAEb2HW8TJE27E0YBR3Y4Q8XVV3-XY8XzbTL4QD81Qei2MgQnAOvcNWhQbEAaAodaEALw_wcB#idiq=4254481&edition=3722717 Homeopathic Iris Versicolor - 12x or 12C Get it from Boiron: https://boironusa.com/product/irisversicolor/?attribute_pa_dilution=12c&srsltid=AfmBOoqARYCZEiGNQiN8_E6l4zWAGKb_Kdh651v_MyXxfxtMYStq-1ZTbec&com_cvv=d30042528f072ba8a22b19c81250437cd47a2f30330f0ed03551c4efdaf3409e Flower Essence Iris Versicolor Get it from Tree Frog Farms: https://www.treefrogfarm.com/store/flower-essences-tree-essences/iris-flower-essence.html

Join Ashley as she dives deep into the life lessons, stories, and wisdom of her 93-year-old grandmother, Virginia Milun. In this touching and enlightening episode, we explore Virginia's rich Sicilian heritage, her profound connection with spirituality, and her views on life, loss, and love. From her insightful thoughts on dealing with grief and anger to her intimate prayer routine and reflections on her life's journey, Grandma Virginia offers a treasure trove of wisdom gathered over nine decades. Discover the significance of staying connected with our roots, the power of gratitude, and the importance of family bonds that withstand the test of time. Whether you're seeking guidance, inspiration, or just a feel-good watch, this episode is a heartfelt reminder of the impact one life can have on many. Don't forget to share your thoughts and stories in the comments below as we celebrate the legacy of a remarkable woman whose spirit and teachings continue to inspire generations.

The subjects of weight and health are on the minds of many these days. In this video, Ashley shares her thoughts and ideas about health, weight, body size, and happiness based on her 15 years of clinical experience and her own past struggles with anorexia, bulimia, and dieting. The herbs that Ashley recommends may surprise you, but her overall approach to this delicate and important subject mirrors her deeper core philosophy will not. Ashley will share new ways of thinking about the body, food, and how happiness and health may be a better barometer for how you look at your body than what you see on the scale. RESOURCES Sky House Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship Program - Enroll Now and Save $300 - https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/herbal-foundations-enrollment The Hardcore Therapist Sarah Kuretzky Rossington - https://www.thehardcoretherapist.com/ Herb of the Month Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtGmbdK5tigdQ6AtMVIyHsQ7fytqaR25Q

Today, Mason Hutchinson of HerbRally joins us to discuss his journey from a shy kid to a networking superstar of the herbal world. Mason shares how he slowly came into his work as the Events & Outreach Strategist at Mountain Rose Herbs and took a leap of faith to create the herbal event hub, HerbRally. Mason shares the topics prevalent in the herbal "zeitgeist" and how he thinks people in the herbal world can tap into their niche. RESOURCES 2024 Sky House Herbal Apprenticeship Course is Live! Learn More: https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/herbal-foundations-enrollment Learn more about Mason Hutchinson! Check out HerbRally: https://www.herbrally.com/ The Herbalist Hour Podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo-O8bJrheBLnleekVkGRm9YQrTooZYnp&feature=shared The Frugal Nutrition Course Course: https://www.herbrally.com/frugalnutrition The HerbRally Schoolhouse Area: https://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse Herbal Events Page: https://www.herbrally.com/events

Today, I answer a question from one of our loyal listeners: How many herbs is it okay to take at once? This is a great question and one I hear a lot. In this video, I will share my rationale for taking herbs, which herbs are safe to take long-term, and which herbs are better to take as needed. We will talk about adaptogens, nervines, hormone modulators, and helpful herbs for sleep. If you have a question you would like to ask, please use the link below to ask it on my website! RESOURCES Do you have questions you would like to ask? Visit https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/contact to submit your questions to Ashley's list. 2024 Herbal Foundations Apprenticeship! - Learn more and sign up here: https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/herbal-foundations-enrollment To learn more about some of the individual herbs Ashley mentioned, check out these videos Herb of the Month: Nettles - https://youtu.be/J1N86C1KSgY?feature=shared Herb of the Month: Burdock - https://youtu.be/v4TvihSgS00?feature=shared Herb of the Month: Black Cohosh - https://youtu.be/2ZfcoKxKT2Q?feature=shared Herb of the Month: Skullcap - https://youtu.be/JbJzYWnIGfc?feature=shared Lions Mane and Brain Health - https://youtu.be/IZb7vUWeBC8?feature=shared

Lately, people have been asking me about my favorite things to grow in my garden. Here is a list of my top herbs that are easy to grow in most regions. In this video, I will share tips for growing these plants and the reasons why they make a great addition to most yards, window ledges, and green spaces. Here is the list for easy reference: Flower Cutting Garden - Try Zinnias, Daisies, Echinacea, and Black-Eyed Susans Marigolds German Chamomile Yarrow Rose Calendula Tulsi Kapoor (Temperate Tulsi) Reminder! Enrollment for my Herbal Foundations Course is opening soon! Stay tuned for a chance to join us in a 12-month plant medicine journey! RESOURCES Organic Seed and Plant Source: Strictly Medicinals - https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com/ Ashley's Workshops in Minnesota - https://tonkadaleevents.eventcalendarapp.com/u/50268/278142 Herb of the Month- Rose - https://youtu.be/jsX34vd-ANs?feature=shared Thanks everyone for your continued support!

Negativity can create downward spirals in our lives. We can get fixated on what is going wrong, leading us into patterns that end up causing more pain. In this video, I will share my perspective on negativity, what it is, how we can look at it, and ways we can shift the pattern of negativity by using the four Greek elements: Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. By understanding the four elements, we can see our pattern not as a problem but rather as a pattern that seeks us to understand it. We will talk about Bee Balm/Bergamot, Rose, American Ginseng, Angelica, and a few other herbs that work with the elements to shift these patterns and create more ease and healing. RESOURCES Sky House Herb School - Subscribe to my newsletter for more information about the 2024 online Apprenticeship program! Herb of the Month: Rose - https://youtu.be/jsX34vd-ANs?feature=shared Herbalist Phylis Light - American Ginseng - https://www.phyllisdlight.com/books-on-herbal-healing-by-phyllis-d-light/ Deepak Chopra - The Quantum Body - https://www.deepakchopra.com/book/quantum-body/ Deepak Chopra's Body Scan Meditation - https://youtu.be/HP5CoGVHKQk?feature=shared

The medicine of Rose is ancient. Rose heals on many levels, from the physical to the emotional and the spiritual. From its historical use in the Language of Flowers as a symbol of Love to its efficacious medicine employed in fevers and inflammation, Rose has long enjoyed a place in medicine. In this video, we will explore the history of Rose, its medicine for the heart, how it aids in grief and anxiety, and a few of my favorite recipes for using Rose as a tea and as a hydrosol. RESOURCES Cool Hat by Artist Toad: https://artbytoad.com/ Book, "Flower Power" by Anne McIntyre - From Thrift Books Book, "The Earthwise Herbs: Old World Plants" by Matthew Wood - From Bookshop.org Organic Rose Petals by Mountain Rose Herbs - https://mountainroseherbs.com/pink-rose-petals Heritage Rose Water Facial Mist - https://heritagestore.com/collections/rosewater/products/rosewater Healing Rose Tea Recipe 1/2 cup dried rose petals 1/2 cup marshmallow root 1/5 tsp cinnamon chips Instructions: Add dried herbs to a quart-sized glass jar. Fill with cool water. Cap and shake well to submerge all of the plant material. Let steep for 6-10 hours and then strain. Drink 1 cup 2-3x a day and store extra in the fridge for up to 3 days.