Andrographis with Richo Cech + Andrographis Tincture Recipe
It was so much fun to have Richo Cech on the show to talk about the benefits of Andrographis, also known as the “king of bitters.” Besides all things Andrographis, Richo also covers some gardening advice and even life philosophies. We also hear why Richo loves chilis so much and what he includes ...
Shifting Paradigms in Medicine #48 - Preparing Organic Spring Plantings
Richo Cech is an archaeologist and ethnobotanist who began cultivating and saving the seeds of medicinal plants. Richo is internationally recognized as an expert on medicinal plant domestication, cultivation, processing, and usage. He has botanized worldwide and is responsible for introducing num...
Richo Cech
RIcho Cech is a village herbalist, conservationist, and expert on making herbal extracts. For many years he was a developer at HerbPharm. He and his wife Mayche are owners of Horizon Herbs, an organic medicinal herb seed company based in Williams, Oregon. Their mission is to sow seeds worldwide f...
Herb of the Month: Chamomile
Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, is a well-known herb with many health benefits. From a long history of use for digestive complaints to its amazing ability to soothe young children, it is a versatile medicine that should have a place in every home apothecary. In today's video we will explore the...
70. Herbs Excel at Keeping Us Well, in conversation with Donna D’Terra
Join us for a rich conversation with Donna d’Terra, a lifelong student of the plants and a master herbalist. Donna gives us some suggestions herbs we can all be taking to help give us some much needed support and tells her story of the power of following “your sign posts.”
Simple and safe herbs ...
10 Life-Changing Herb Books You Need to Read This Summer
In this episode, I’m sharing 10 life-changing books that every herbalist, gardener, and nature lover should have on their shelf. These are the books I return to again and again—whether I’m planning my medicinal herb garden, identifying wild plants, or curling up with a beautiful summer read that ...
Medicinal Garden Lessons: 6 Big Mistakes I Made (and What They Taught Me)
After 10 years of growing a medicinal herb garden, I’ve made plenty of mistakes—and learned even more. In this episode, I share the 6 biggest lessons that will save you time, effort, and plants.
Free eBook on preparing your herbal teas for the 4 seasons:https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/obtain-your...
Ep 7: Richo Cech: Herbs to the Rescue
Richo Cech is the owner of Strictly Medicinal Seeds and author of Making Plant Medicine. He's a legendary figure in the herbalism world who has spent decades growing medicinal plants and teaching others to do the same.In this conversation, Richo moves seamlessly between scientific observation (se...
192. At-Risk Medicinal Herbs: Monica Francia on Permaculture Herbalism
What does it mean to love medicinal plants while participating in an industry that can also place them under threat?
In this episode, I sit down with herbalist, naturopath, medicine maker and herb farmer Monica Francia of Hop Valley Herb Farm to explore a conversation I believe we need to be havi...
Book Review: Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech
Free eBook on preparing your herbal teas for the 4 seasons:
https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/obtain-your-free-ebook/
Link to the article: https://www.thefrenchherbal.com/podcast/book-review-making-plant-medicine-by-richo-cech/
(00:00) Introduction
(00:29) Background information: how I got to kno...