KPFA - The Herbal Highway

Join host Emiliano Lemus and guest Violet Moon for “Medicinal Ecologies,” an Herbal Highway series in which we explore the natural medicines present in California ecosystems. This month, we visit California’s deserts as well as the deserts’ unique healing herbs. Violet Moon is a clinical herbalist and native plant specialist based in Oakland, CA (unceded Lisjan Ohlone land). The post Medicinal Ecologies: California Deserts – April 16, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes for a discussion of skin health; the many factors that contribute to skin imbalances and the herbs to support this healing. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. Photo by Tetiana Semenova on Unsplash The post Skin Health – April 9, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Renée Camila for an exploration of how to support the physical body during the transition from the cozy depths of winter into the sunny expansiveness of summer. Renée offers 4 plants and accompanying practices that invigorate and strengthen the pillars of holistic spring re-emergence: blood cleansing, digestive stimulation, lymphatic awakening, and adrenal/nervous system nourishment. Join us on Instagram. The post Springing into Action – April 2, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Chronic inflammation is the start of many diseases. Join Sarah Holmes for an investigation and exploration of inflammation; its role in our health and how it can harm us. Anti-inflammatory herbs will also be discussed. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. Photo by Mitchell Luo on Unsplash . The post Inflammation – March 26, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Has spring found you itchy-eyed and stuffy-nosed? Join host Emiliano Lemus for a show on seasonal and other allergies, including herbs for relief of symptoms and plant medicines for decreasing and preventing allergic responses. Originally aired 04.06.2021. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. The post Allergies – March 19, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes and her guest, Tanya Henderson of Sacred Roots Wellness for a look at preparing for spring with a focus on spring cleanses. Tanya is an herbalist, holistic nutritionist as well as a yoga instructor. Find more info HapiRootsInc@gmail.com and @sacredrootswellness Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. The post Spring Cleanse with Tanya Henderson – March 12, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

In the final episode of our Black Herbalist Voices series, host Renée Camila interviews Karen Rose about community care and the significance of apprenticeship. They explore the relational energetics of community care within the body, as expressed within our skin and in healing touch. Fund drive. Follow The Herbal Highway on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Black Herbalist Voices: Karen Rose – March 5, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Continuting our Black Herbalist Voices series, host Sarah Holmes interviews Michele E. Lee, author of Working the Roots: Over 400 Years of Traiditonal African-American Healing. Ms. Lee shares some of her process in writing this book; taking oral histories from elders, transcribing hours of recordings and writing a comprehensive herbal. She also shares some remedies as we discuss health and healing. The work this book embodies goes well beyond an mere herbal, it records and celebrate important Black history. Fund drive. Follow The Herbal Highway on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Black Herbalist Voices: Michele Lee – February 27, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Kicking off our Black Herbalist Voices series, host Sarah Holmes interviews Earcine Evans, a fourth-generation herbalist and farmer in Pickens, Mississippi. Mrs. Evans grows food and herbs, creates a line of skin and hair products as well as teaches in her community and beyond. Fund drive hosted live by Emiliano Lemus. Follow The Herbal Highway on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Black Herbalist Voices: Earcine Evans – February 20, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Join host Emiliano Lemus and guest Violet Moon for a new Herbal Highway series in which we explore the natural medicines present in California ecosystems. This month, we visit the redwood forests, exploring what a healthy woodland ecosystem looks like, and which medicinal plants we may encounter there. Violet Moon is a clinical herbalist and native plant specialist based in Oakland, CA (unceded Lisjan Ohlone land). Follow The Herbal Highway on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Medicinal Ecologies: Redwood Forest – February 13, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Renée Camila and her guest, Angela Basbas Angel, for a conversation about Ninunong Gamot, also known as Philippine Ancestral Medicine. Together they explore how story shapes our relationship with ancestral medicine and discuss plants that can support us within our collective context. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. The post Warming Our Soul From The Islands – February 6, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes for a show on getting out of your winter slump and the herbs to support you in this work. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. Photo by Christian Grab on Unsplash The post Winter Slump – January 30, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes for a show on sleep. She covers sleep hygiene and how to work with herbs to support your sleep. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. Photo by Kyle Gregory Devaras on Unsplash The post Sleep – January 23, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes for a feast of winter recipes. She focuses on food as medicine and incorporating herbs into your diet. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. Photo by Alexey Ruban on Unsplash The post Winter Recipes – January 16, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Renée Camila gets intimate with Sambucus (Elderberry and Elderflower): exploring their folklore, magic, and medicine. The last 20 minutes will open up to live call-in questions. Follow us on Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Sambucus Medicine – January 9, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes @blueotterschool for a dip into winter health. She explores the plants that help us regain and maintain our balance during this season. Call-ins welcome. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. The post Tools for Winter Reset appeared first on KPFA.

Listen in as Karyn Sanders explores ways to stay healthy through the winter. Previously aired 12.27.2007. Follow The Herbal Highway on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Winter Health – December 26, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Disconnection & Respiratory Health⁠ ⁠ Renée Camila interviews Robin Rose Bennett, author of A Green Witch’s Pocketbook of Wisdom – Big Little Life Tips.⁠ ⁠ Follow their discussion as they explore disconnection as it relates to respiratory health. Robin Rose is a story-teller, writer, and herbalist, offering classes in Herbal Medicine and EarthSpirit Teachings since 1986.⁠ ⁠ Tune in live on KPFA @kpfaradio on Tuesday, December 19th at 1pm PST or stream the episode afterward on The Herbal Highway podcast or at KPFA.org.⁠ ⁠ #robinrosebennett #greenwitch #renéecamila #theherbalhighway The post Disconnection & Respiratory Health⁠ – December 19, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes for an exploration of the topic, Loving Fiercely in Times of Turmoil. In this two part series she explores plants to support us during challenging times. Sarah covers plants to support our healing from disconnection, supporting our personal work, boundaries, balancing the mind and heart, courage and heart opening. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. Fund drive. Photo by Prateek Gautam on Unsplash The post Loving Fiercely in Times of Turmoil – Part 2 – December 12, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Join Sarah Holmes for an exploration of the topic, Loving Fiercely in Times of Turmoil. In this two part series she explores plants to support us during challenging times. Sarah covers plants to support our healing from disconnection, supporting our personal work, boundaries, balancing the mind and heart, courage and heart opening. Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash The post Loving Fiercely in Times of Turmoil – Part 1 appeared first on KPFA.