Herbal Radio

May 29, 2026

This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined by the herbalist and tattoo artist who specializes in Appalachian ethnobotany and folk medicine, Rebecca Beyer. Join us as they explore:

• The rich history and living traditions of Appalachian folk medicine
• Honoring the diverse ancestral lineages that shaped the...

May 22, 2026

This week on Herbal Radio, host Jiling Lin is joined by Richard Mandelbaum. Richard has been an avid student of our native flora for close to forty years. He has been practicing as an herbalist since 1999, blending Chinese and Western herbal traditions, with a private practice offering both online and in-person...

May 15, 2026

On today’s episode of Herbal Radio, you’ll hear from a collection of herbalists answering the question:

🌿 What herb changed your life? 🌿

Each month, we bring together a variety of herbalists to explore thought-provoking, herbally-inspired questions to share the different voices and diverse experiences that...

May 8, 2026

This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the founder of American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and man behind the modern monograph: Roy Upton. Join us as we explore:

• The purpose and importance of plant monographs
• Integrating traditional medicine into primary healthcare
• Learning about plants before the...

May 1, 2026

This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the herbalist and author of her new book, Herbal Pharmacy, Betzy Bancroft. Join us as they explore:

• Betzy writing her first book, Herbal Pharmacy
• Benefits and versatility of herbal powders
• The rise of the mushroom drink trend
•  United Plant Savers Botanical...