Enjoy a rich conversation on approaching western herbs from East Asian medicine perspectives, using botanical analogues in commerce as substitutes for popular at- risk wild plants, sustainable and accessible herbalism, and the adventurous twists and turns of a botanically- inspired life. Enjoy a special song at the end from the multi- talented Benjamin!
Benjamin Zappin, LAc is a herbalist and Licensed Acupuncturist from California. He has been practicing an integration of Western and East Asian herbal medicine for over 25 years. Ben owns and operates Five Flavors Herbs, an herbal extract line, wholesaler and contract manufacturer, and herbal pharmacy, with his wife Ingrid Bauer, MD in Oakland & Nevada City. They also have a small farm, two great kids, and can be found cooking, farming, and playing music.
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Enjoy a rich conversation on approaching western herbs from East Asian medicine perspectives, using botanical analogues in commerce as substitutes for popular at- risk wild plants, sustainable and accessible herbalism, and the adventurous twists and turns of a botanically- inspired life. Enjoy a special song at the end from the multi- talented Benjamin!
Benjamin Zappin, LAc is a herbalist and Licensed Acupuncturist from California. He has been practicing an integration of Western and East Asian herbal medicine for over 25 years. Ben owns and operates Five Flavors Herbs, an herbal extract line, wholesaler and contract manufacturer, and herbal pharmacy, with his wife Ingrid Bauer, MD in Oakland & Nevada City. They also have a small farm, two great kids, and can be found cooking, farming, and playing music.
Learn more:
- Integrated Medicine for the Underserved
Contact Jiling Lin:
Looking for an opportunity to receive exclusive Mountain Rose Herbs content, discounts, and event invites? Become a part of our text message community! To opt in, all you need to do is text “JOIN” to the number 541-240-8969. We’ll then send you a link to submit your information, and that’s it! As part of the community, you’ll get just one text with exclusive opportunities every 7-14 days, and you can opt out at any time. To stop the text messages, just text “STOP” to the same phone number.
Join our community!
Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter
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Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world.
Mountain Rose Herbs
www.mountainroseherbs.com
Topics: Herbal Radio
Mason Hutchison is the founder of HerbRally, a podcast and website that promotes herbalism education and events. He has completed herbalism apprenticeships at the Columbines School of Botanical Studies and the Arctos School of Herbal and Botanical Studies. Mason is the Events & Outreach Strategist for Mountain Rose Herbs. His day-to-day work involves organizing community events such as the Free Herbalism Project, as well as attending herbal conferences throughout the country. He is the co-organizer of one of the longest running herbal events in the US, the Breitenbush Herbal Conference. He is also on the board of directors for the Eugene Tea Festival. He has previously volunteered for the Occupy Medical herb team and the Native Plant Society of Oregon – Emerald Chapter. Mason is a proud father, avid basketball and ping pong player, spring water gatherer, and an enthusiast in the art of frugal nutrition.
