In this chat with Guido Masé, one of my herbal heroes, you’ll hear the many, many gifts of Yarrow. Then, we get a glimpse into what's on Guido’s mind these days.
This conversation is a real treat. I love how Guido weaves together many seemingly different pieces of herbalism, whether it's chemical constituents, heart centered healing, or even mythology and folklore. He also perfectly summarizes why I love being an herbalist.
You’ll also receive instant access to a FREE recipe card with Guido’s instructions for how to make yarrow powder from the fresh plant.
I love this recipe for many reasons. One is that yarrow powder is a truly wondrous healer for cuts and scrapes. This is one remedy you’ll never want to be without! Another is that rather than letting any part of the plant go to waste, Guido also shares how you can process and use the yarrow stalks to cast the I Ching, a traditional Chinese oracular system.
For those of you who don't know him already, Guido Masé is an herbalist and garden steward, specializing in therapeutic herbalism and the pharmacology of plants and mushrooms. He is a founder, faculty member, and clinical supervisor at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, a 501(c)(3), nonprofit herbal medicine clinic and school. He serves as herbalist, principal scientist, and chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals, where he works on herbal teas, supplements, bitters, and tonics. He is a founding member of the Railyard Apothecary in Burlington, Vermont, where he works as part of a collaborative clinical practice.
He's the author of the The Wild Medicine Solution: Healing with Aromatic, Bitter, and Tonic Plants, as well as the book DIY Bitters.
Listen in for:
► Why yarrow is one of Guido’s most beloved herbal allies
► What makes plants and herbal medicine, in Guido’s words, a chemistry of communion
► How medicinal compounds tell a story (quite literally)
Here is one of my favorite takeaways from our conversation: “So many incredible things from Yarrow, as well as its shining beauty in the field or in the garden, make this perhaps my most beloved ally.” (00:15:55)
If we're at a conference together, you can bet that I'm in the front row of all of Guido’s classes. I’m truly thrilled to share our conversation with you today!
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► Guido’s website: aradicle.blogspot.com/
► Connect with Guido on Twitter: / herbalist
► The Wild Medicine Solution: Healing with Aromatic, Bitter, and Tonic Plants: amzn.to/3O0WeTl
► DIY Bitters: amzn.to/3xybZvU
► Citation for the book about I Ching which Guido referenced in the video: Ritsema, Rudolf, and Karcher, Stephen. "I ching." Rockport, MA: Element Books (1994).
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-- TIMESTAMPS --
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:45 - The moment that put Guido on the path of herbalism
00:12:08 - Why Guido loves yarrow
00:16:59 - Working with yarrow as a wound healer
00:22:00 - A brief explanation of I Ching
00:30:03 - Guido’s recipe to process fresh yarrow into powder and divination stalks
00:30:25 - Rosalee shares her thoughts on The Wild Medicine Solution
00:31:42 - The background for Guido's latest project
00:36:40 - Defining tonic herbalism
00:38:08 - How people may change when their health improves thanks to working with a plant
00:43:47 - How the flow of information via language intersects with herbalism
00:50:58 - Building health and resilience
00:55:32 - Herbal terms we’re already familiar with harmonize with scientific principles
01:01:10 - The Gift Cycle: a journey
01:05:24 - What Guido wishes he knew when he first started working with herbs
-- SWEATER PATTERN --
Yes, I did knit my sweater! Pattern is: Love Note by Tin Can Knits
-- DISCLAIMER --
The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.