Chamomile with Ann Armbrecht + How to Find the Highest Quality Herbs

In this conversation with Ann Armbrecht, we use chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) as a case study to explore the many, often hidden, factors that affect the quality of the herbs we invite into our lives.

With more knowledge about the global supply chain, you’ll come away from this conversation with a number of questions you can ask herbal suppliers to help you find the highest quality herbs for you and your family. You’ll also receive a one-chapter excerpt from Ann’s fabulous book, “The Business of Botanicals.”

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► Access your book excerpt here:
https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/...
► Are you looking for high quality herbs? My recommendation is Mountain Rose Herbs. No matter which herbal supplier you purchase from, however, I hope you'll use the information in this interview to ask questions about how herbs are sourced. As Ann said in the interview, "We can't be well until that whole process from source to finished product is well.” You can click here to check Mountain Rose Herbs out: https://bit.ly/3hC21QY
► Ann’s websites:
http://annarmbrecht.com/
https://sustainableherbsprogram.org/

- DISCLOSURE-

I’m a huge fan of Mountain Rose Herbs and will often share referral links to buy herbs or herbal supplies at their online herbal apothecary.

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If you’re looking for local places to buy herbs, check out my listing of herb farms in the U.S. and Canada. https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/...

-- TIMESTAMPS --

00:00 - Introduction
01:54 - Ann’s journey to becoming an herbalist
04:47 - How Ann began delving into how herbs are sourced in the marketplace
06:19 - Why it’s challenging to find out how herbs are sourced
09:16 - Chamomile as a case study for why herbal source matters
19:37 - Using personal values as a guide for which herbal suppliers to support
21:46 - Influencing the herbal supply chain by asking questions as you’re sourcing herbs
28:46 - Working with chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
30:47 - Ann shares about her current projects
36:13 - Ann’s thoughts on how herbs instill hope for a future based on relationship and reciprocity

-- 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.