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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 & BUY | http://www.oshalafarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I'm joined by Heather Luna. Heather is a clinical Herbalist and nutritionist and is the founder of the ACORN School of Herbal Medicine. She is the primary teacher for all classes and programs, as well as the director and supervising faculty of our Free Clinic. Heather is a student and apprentice of Paul Bergner. With 20 years experience as a professional clinician, herbal educator, gardener, wildcrafter, and medicine maker, Heather has a wealth of real world experience to guide and train the next generation of aspiring herbalists. We chat about her childhood and her journey to discovering herbalism, some of her mentors, self care strategies in the vitalist tradition, some of her personal plant allies and a whole lot more! Hope you all enjoy and we'll see you in the next episode. ~Mason *LINKS & RESOURCES* ACORN School | https://www.acornherbschool.com/ Heather on YouTube | @acornschoolofherbalmedicine Heather on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/acornherbschool 🎵 Theme Song by @torinfrostofficial *Torin Frost on Spotify* | https://open.spotify.com/artist/1GjECPHWGdQpGRIZZBw3no *🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS?* Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies! *👉 CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES!* https://mailchi.mp/herbrally/herbal-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 YOUTUBE30. *LEARN MORE AND REGISTER* | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally http://www.herbrally.com *DISCLAIMER* The information in this video 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.

Violets have healing properties that help to relieve headaches, joint pain, anxiety, restlessness, grief and heartache. Learn how to use herbs with Heather Luna. https://www.acornherbschool.com/footprints-program

Eat yo weeds! The season of spring weed eating is here. 🌱🙌🏽 Chickweed (Stellaria media) has waited all year for this moment… these brief few weeks of the year when you can stuff her tender delicious leaves in your mouth. 🤤 Dried, this herb can be taken in medicinal doses as a tea or tincture to shrink fibroids and cysts…. however, never forget that food is first medicine. Whoever eats the most chickweed wins! 🐣🌿 https://www.acornherbschool.com

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Heather Luna, Clinical Herbalist, Clinical Nutritionist and founder/director of the ACORN School of Herbal Medicine in Nevada City, CA explains the practice of Vitalism and explores the traditions of Vitalist Herbalism. For more information about herbalism, vitalism and our school please visit https://www.acornherbschool.com/

🌿 *Grab 13 FREE Herbal Resources* Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and get instant access to a beautiful 91-page *Botanical Anthology* sampler — full of seasonal recipes, remedies & plant magic. Plus, unlock 12 more herbal freebies! Get the freebies 👉 https://mailchi.mp/herbrally/free_herbal_resources Join legendary clinical herbalist Paul Bergner in an intimate, living-room conversation on herbalism as a calling, not just a career. With over 50 years of hands-on clinical practice, teaching, and mentorship, Paul shares rare insight into what truly shapes a great herbalist—diet, sleep, case-based learning, critical thinking, and deep relationship with plants. In this wide-ranging monologue, Paul reflects on: • His early work in prisons and community clinics • Why follow-ups matter more than textbooks • How herbalists are really trained • The role of “calling” in healing work • Why the future of herbalism is becoming simpler, not more complex This is a masterclass in lived experience from one of the most influential medical herbalists of our time. 👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, please give the video a thumbs up 💬 Leave a comment with your favorite takeaway—or just say hi to Paul Learn more about Paul and his work | North American Institute of Medical Herbalism | https://www.naimh.com/ Herbalism in your neck of the woods. HerbRally | http://www.herbrally.com ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

ACORN School of Herbal Medicine's Footprints in Medical Herbalism program is the beginning of your journey on the path of herbalism. Join us as Heather Luna, Clinical Herbalist, Clinical Nutritionist and founder of the ACORN school, guides us into the world of plant medicine and helps us deepen our relationship with the earth, each other and ourselves. This is an entry-level academic program that provides in-depth essential training in the foundations of Western Herbalism. For complete program information please visit our website https://www.acornherbschool.com/

Introducing our pre-clinical herbalism program at the ACORN School of Herbal Medicine. Our Advanced Herbalism program prepares the herbalist for becoming a clinical practitioner in the field of Vitalist Herbalism. You will learn from Heather Luna, Clinical Herbalist, Clinical Nutritionist and Paul Bergner, Medical Herbalist and Clinical Nutritionist. Students will learn how to complete a full length client intake, perform a deep level case investigation by applying vitalist assessment skills and case analysis techniques. Students will practice the art of how to apply natural therapeutics and herbs to individual cases, and gain critical insights to perform subsequent follow up visits with a client for long term health transformations. This includes the necessary technical skills to write up a case for peer review and faculty feedback in a clinical setting. For complete program information please visit our website https://www.acornherbschool.com/

Join Heather Luna, Clinical Herbalist, Clinical Nutritionist and founder/director of the ACORN School of Herbal Medicine as she gives a demonstration on how to make Citrus Thyme Cough Syrup that can be used for respiratory infections. This simple, yet powerful, herbal remedy can be made at home using ingredients found at your local grocery store. For more information about our school and offerings please visit https://www.acornherbschool.com/