Yarrow, Burdock, and Building an Herbal Business From Scratch With Monica Pastrana of Bellebrook Botanicals

What happens when someone who spent years fixing broken healthcare systems realizes plants might be part of the solution? You get Monica Pastrana of Bellebrook Botanicals.Monica is a community herbalist, healthcare professional, and homesteader in rural Wisconsin who built her herbal product line from three simple, food-like remedies and a clear mission: get effective, approachable plant medicine into people's hands.What's in this episode:How a healthcare career led Monica straight to herbalismThe morning she cut the tip of her finger off processing yarrow, and how that plant helpedBurdock root and the stubborn skin issues it clearedTalking herbs with medical professionals without losing the relationshipThe bonfire analogy for inflammation every herbalist should be usingMonica's seasonal herbal making classes on her Wisconsin propertyFor full show notes, resources, and links visit: theherbalistspath.com/blog/yarrow-burdock-herbal-business-monica-pastranaLearn more about the Community Herbalist Certification and Mentorship Program at theherbalistspath.com/community-herbalist-certificationLike the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text!Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough?Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of NeedIt's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!💚 Click here to geSupport the showReady to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge?Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you.Learn more hereIf you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTubeDisclaimer:*The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.