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The Herbalist's Journal

The Herbalist's Journal

Written by: Celine Colbert
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 The Herbalist’s Journal explores the stories behind the plants of the Northeast and beyond. Hosted by Celine Colbert, a forester and Master Arborist, each episode dives deep into one species—its botany, ecology, medicinal uses, and cultural history. From towering trees to hidden woodland herbs, discover how plants heal, harm, and inspire. The forest is speaking—let’s listen.Celine Colbert Biological Sciences Science
Episodes
  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger
    Feb 19 2026

    In this episode of The Herbalist’s Journal, Celine kneels down to meet Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense), a warming, grounding plant of the forest floor. Discover its role in Indigenous medicine, ant-dispersed ecology, and the quiet work it does stabilizing soil, soothing digestion, and teaching us the value of what grows slowly and low.
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    4 mins
  • Blue Cohosh

    Blue Cohosh
    Feb 19 2026

    Celine turns her attention to Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides), an early-spring forest herb known for its potency and cautionary history. This episode explores Indigenous knowledge, childbirth traditions, ecological indicators of intact forests, and why some plants demand observation more than use.
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    5 mins
  • Black Cohosh

    Black Cohosh
    Feb 12 2026

    In this episode of The Herbalist’s Journal, Celine explores Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa), a powerful understory plant rooted in women’s medicine and old-growth forests. Learn about its Indigenous origins, careful traditional use, ecological sensitivity, and the lessons it offers about restraint, respect, and the deep connection between healing and habitat.
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    6 mins
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