June 5, 2024

The Herbalist’s Guide w/ Mary Colvin, Ancestral Herbology

Are you ready to build and use your own herbal apothecary? Herbalist, author and educator Mary Colvin joins us to talk about her new book, The Herbalist’s Guide; how to build and use your own apothecary. We also dig into herbal energetics, working with local herbs and so much more!

Episode Guest

Episode Guest

Mary Colvin is a registered herbalist of the American Herbalists Guild and the owner of Ancestral Herbology. She wants to inspire a new generation of herbalists and provide education and mentorship in the study of herbalism with the safe practice of using herbs as medicine. She has devoted her time and efforts toward the future of herbalism as the former treasurer and vice chair of the AHG, the host of the Herbology Talk podcast, and as the host of the Training in Herbalism series on TikTok and through her website.

Are you ready to build and use your own herbal apothecary? Herbalist, author and educator Mary Colvin joins us to talk about her new book, The Herbalist’s Guide; how to build and use your own apothecary. We also dig into herbal energetics, working with local herbs and so much more!

Mary is a registered herbalist of the American Herbalists Guild and the owner of Ancestral Herbology. She wants to inspire a new generation of herbalists and provide education and mentorship in the study of herbalism with the safe practice of using herbs as medicine. She has devoted her time and efforts toward the future of herbalism as the former treasurer and vice chair of the AHG, the host of the Herbology Talk podcast, and as the host of the Training in Herbalism series on TikTok and through her website.

Learn more about Mary’s work and order your copy of The Herbalist’s Guide at https://herbalistmentor.com/ and https://www.ancestralherbology.com/

Check out the Herbology Talk podcast: https://www.ancestralherbology.com/herbology-talk-podcast-1

Before the interview, Bevin shares an exciting update about his newest book, The Heritage Pantry; Modern Methods of Preserving Food the Old Fashioned Way.

After a few delays at the printer, the book is finally off press and ready to go!
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