Herbs with Rosalee

Pedicularis doesn’t shout for attention—but once you meet it, you may wonder how you ever lived without its profound ability to help the body let go. It was such a delight to sit down with Chicago herbalist Alex...

This often-discarded kitchen staple makes powerful medicine—don’t throw it away! In today’s episode, Chilean herbalist Constanza Leal discusses an herb that is ubiquitous in my kitchen during the dark months of...

How can one tree be said to bless, protect, seduce… and curse? In this episode, I’m joined by herbalist and writer Ruthie Kølle for a deep dive into one of my all-time favorite plants: hawthorn ( Crataegus spp. )...

From opening the lungs to easing grief, pine offers both physical and emotional medicine. In this week’s episode I’m joined by herbalist Liz Neves, who shows us how to tap into pine’s gifts through working with its...

What makes calendula a must-have herb for gardeners and herbalists worldwide? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Helena del Pesco, whose background as a chef and fermentation enthusiast gives her unique insight into the...

Could the secret to a calmer mind and a healthier gut be hiding in your morning bowl of porridge? In this episode, I sit down with Swedish herbalist and nutritionist Karoline Karttunen to discuss one of my favorite...

From easing hot flashes to calming muscle tension, black cohosh has long been a trusted ally for cycles of change. In this episode, I’m joined by herbalist, author, and Appalachian plant steward Patricia Kyritsi Howell...

Why have so many herbalists stopped using American ginseng — and what would it mean to welcome it back? In this episode, I sat down with Appalachian herbalist Phyllis Light to discuss American ginseng ( Panax...

What can this velvety, rose-family herb teach us about transformation and healing? In this episode, I’m joined by the luminous Robin Rose Bennett to discuss lady's mantle ( Alchemilla spp. ), a plant that embodies both...

What happens when we follow one plant deeply enough to uncover its stories, traditions, and medicines? In this episode, I sit down with herbalist, artist, and folk magic researcher Rebecca Beyer to talk about her...

Can you believe we’ve made it to 200 episodes of the Herbs with Rosalee podcast?! Week after week, I get to sit in the host’s chair—asking the questions, guiding the conversation, and shining the spotlight on other...

What happens when a playful kid turns dandelion fluff into mischief? Spoiler alert—those days of early herbal mischief may just turn into a lifelong passion for the plant world, as it did for my good friend Mason...

What hidden stories of women are tucked inside this humble herb—linking old folklore, a touch of alchemy, and even today’s healing practices? My guest today, Alyssa Dennis, invites us into the world of lady’s mantle (...

Warrior, healer, and protector—could this common roadside plant be nature’s ultimate ally for both body and spirit? In this episode, herbalist and educator Carolyn Jones shares about a plant often called the “mother of...

What if the “ordinary” marigold in your garden was actually a sacred plant with centuries of healing tradition behind it? In this week’s episode, Texas-based herbalist Lauren Peterson shares how she first learned about...

Have you been missing this amazing and underrated mushroom? Chances are if you’ve ever gone out in the woods in North America, you’ve walked past the mushroom red-belted conk ( Fomitopsis pinicola )—though you may not...

Once beloved in root beer and medicine cabinets, sassafras was later banned as dangerous. So...is it poison or a powerful plant ally? In this episode, we’re diving into the wild and winding story of Sassafras albidum —a...

I am so excited to share this conversation with Dana Hutchinson! I really identified with her herbal path – like me, as a young person she suffered from a debilitating autoimmune condition, and it was through her search...

I’ve been looking forward to this interview with Lorna Trigg for a while now! Lorna’s herbal path was strongly influenced by the practices of the indigenous people who lived near her childhood family farm in South...

I was so excited to talk about St. John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) with this week’s podcast guest, Kyle Denton. St. John’s wort is one of my all-time favorite herbs, and Kyle told me he’d be sharing a few things...

I had such a lovely time chatting with this week’s podcast guest, Josh Williams, about one of my favorite tree medicines, and one that is often found in urban landscapes – the lovely linden ( Tilia spp. ). Josh shared...

In this week’s episode, I sat down with the lovely Yemaya Kimmel to discuss milky oats ( Avena sativa ). Yemaya is not only a wonderful herbalist, but as you’ll see in this episode, she’s also an amazing singer! She...

I was so happy when today’s podcast guest, Tiffany Harper, told me she’d like to talk about red osier dogwood ( Cornus sericea syn. C. stolonifera ). This striking shrub is very common in North America, both in wild...

It was such a joy to have my good friend, Thomas Easley, on the show. For some reason, the herb he chose to discuss – blue vervain – surprised me (perhaps because it hit so close to home?), but his insights about it...

There are so many ways that working with herbs can benefit you – and health challenges related to chronic inflammation are no exception. In this short compilation, I share four of my favorite herbs that help to cool...