{"podcast":{"title":"Herbs with Rosalee","slug":"herbs-with-rosalee-3942088","podcast_index_feed_id":3942088,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/herbs-with-rosalee/","website_url":"https://herbs-with-rosalee.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ed0e9468-6e50-4d51-807f-cb19ddc50233/podcast-cover-v1-copy.jpg","author":"Rosalee de la Forêt","episode_count":200,"summary":"Curious about the healing nature of plants? You're in the right place. I’m Rosalee de la Forêt and I'm passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. On this podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health. My goal is that you’ll walk away from each episode feeling empowered, knowledgeable, and inspired to start working with herbs in your everyday life. Sometimes you’ll sit down with just me and other times I may have special guests join the conversation. We’ll hear what their favorite herb and recipe is for the season. All you have to do right now is make sure you’re subscribed to this podcast in your favorite podcast player so you don’t miss a thing.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/herbs-with-rosalee-3942088"},"episode":{"title":"When Topical Herbal Remedies Really Work (And When They Don’t)","slug":"when-topical-herbal-remedies-really-work-and-when-they-don-t","published_at":"2026-01-14T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/herbs-with-rosalee-3942088/when-topical-herbal-remedies-really-work-and-when-they-don-t","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/herbs-with-rosalee-3942088","url":"https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/topical-remedies.html","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/710641ba-afcf-4642-9294-6a82456e2781.mp3","summary":"Is there a “right” way to use herbs topically? Most people are familiar with salves, lotions, and creams—including non-herbalists!—but there are so many other ways that herbs can be used topically beyond these popular applications. From herbal baths and compresses to poultices and liniments (and yes, even suppositories!), topical remedies offer powerful, often immediate ways to support the body—that is, of course, if they’re used appropriately. In this episode, I’ll explore several different ways to work with herbs topically, and when you might choose one herbal preparation over another. You’ll learn why some topical remedies work beautifully while others fall short—and how choosing the right form can make all the difference. By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► Ten different topical herbal preparations—and situations when each of them shines ► One common mistake that will make your herbal oils much less effective ► When to reach for a topical remedy made with water or alcohol instead of oil ► Which topical remedies are best for localized situations, and which can provide whole-body support ► When topical herbal preparations are great on their own—and when they’re best paired with internal remedies and lifestyle support ► and so much more… I’ll also share details about how to join the free mini course that my friend and co-teacher, Emily Han, and I will be offering next week. This is a free series designed to give you a taste of how we teach and how we think about herbal medicine inside our course Rooted Medicine Circle. If you’re curious to learn more about how to choose the right form of medicine for the situation you’re dealing with, this mini course is for you! ---- Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com Would yo…","meta_description":"Is there a “right” way to use herbs topically? Most people are familiar with salves, lotions, and creams—including non-herbalists!—but there are so many o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1971,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/herbs-with-rosalee-3942088/episodes/when-topical-herbal-remedies-really-work-and-when-they-don-t/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/herbs-with-rosalee-3942088/when-topical-herbal-remedies-really-work-and-when-they-don-t.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}