Herbal First Aid for the Home | Featuring 7Song (Vault Release)

While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we're opening up the vault and sharing another special excerpt from one of our past Free Herbalism Project presentations. Originally recorded in 2017, this episode features the profoundly knowledgeable herbalist, teacher, naturalist, and all-around really cool dude, 7Song! Join us as 7Song explores: What herbs to keep in your first-aid kit and why The importance of properly labeling herbal remedies How to maintain a calm disposition when administering first aid When to reach for herbs and when to seek medical attention Herbal first-aid preparations: what, when, where, and why The benefits of liniments versus tinctures for external herbal first aid 🎥 Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/k7gfEBWzGzA As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🧰  What's in 7Song's herbal first-aid kit: Activated charcoal Oregon grape root (Berberis nervosa, Berberis aquifolium) or Barberry root (Berberis vulgaris) Echinacea root (Echinacea purpurea) Chaparral leaf (Larrea tridentata) Lobelia (Lobelia inflata) Willow bark (Salix alba) Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Hops flowers (Humulus lupulus) 🎒 Find out what else 7Song keeps in his bag: Blog | Herbal First Aid Bag 🩹 See herbal first aid in action: Blog | First Aid for the Practicing Herbalist-Finger Wound 🌿 Check out 7Song's herbalism school: Northeast School of Botanical Medicine 🎂 Celebrate the Ithaca Free Clinic turning 20 years old this year! ⛑️ Find 7Song volunteering with REACH Medical 📱 Keep up with 7Song on social media! YouTube @7Songsevensong Instagram @7songsevensong Facebook @Sevensong Watch our video with 7Song: https://youtu.be/XenNTHa33vY Watch our video about the Ithaca Free Clinic: https://youtu.be/w3CzASep7Rk ~~~ What's the Free Herbalism Project been up to lately? We're glad you asked! The Free Herbalism Project: Rootstalk is returning to our hometown of Eugene, Oregon, for a day dedicated to community, connection, and highlighting what the Free Herbalism Project is all about: Growing the Next Generation of Herbalists. Join us on August 22 for this free, family-friendly community event featuring inspiring educational presentations, hands-on workshops, local vendors, nonprofit partners, food trucks, live music, and more. Come learn, connect, and celebrate the many ways herbalism brings people and communities together! Learn more about RootsTalk 2026 here: https://mountainroseherbs.com/rootstalk/ ~~~ WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO? 📺 Watch all video interviews here! 📱 Follow along on Instagram  Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on MountainRoseHerbs.com. 📖 Request a FREE copy of our 2026 Printed Journal shipped straight to your door! Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest 🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿