Herbal Wisdom
Discover the wisdom that herbal medicine has to offer. Join Kris Vaughan, Certified Clinical Herbalist, for discussions on the use of medicinal herbs, herbal medicine making, and more.
Episodes
Herbal Wisdom Podcast - Cultivated Herbs vs. Wildcrafted Herbs. 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. For a list of endangered or at risk plants please visit https://unitedplantsavers.org/species-at-risk-list/
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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 Ma...
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. Thi...
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.john...
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 n...
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 s...
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.
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 epis...
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 Ar...
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.
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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
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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.Popular Podcasts
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