Harvesting & Processing Herbs with Doc Jones - Educational Livestream

[@betsyoman7173]

I hope you see this comment even though the video is from 2019. Regarding plants growing along side the road: You are right this is a bad place to gather plants. I have another reason in addition to the car exaust. The ditch next to the road is where all the junk goes when the road gets plowed. Road salt, etc. We have deep ditches here in Minnesota because of all the snow that gets plowed off the roads. Just look at how dirty and yucky that snow looks. BUT there is something that can be gathered from the road side--seeds!! Gather seeds, take them home and plant them in your own good soil, THEN gather herbs! And on that note, there's another reason to gather your own herbs rather than buying herbs from a company. It's the same reason you should buy local honey. Bees gather pollen from plants in your neighborhood so it provides more of what you need for your health. Herbs grown in your own neighborhood or in your own garden are more closely related to what you need for your own health. I can't prove it but it makes sense to me!

[@Shadowarfare117]

I harvested mullein seeds from a parking lot. I would never use the plants, but the seeds work as seeds for sure! It's in the lot where I work and I thought it was Wooly Lamb's Ear the year before. I didn't know mullein was a biennial at the time as I'm rather new to this field.

[@annphilbeck5174]

I only pick on my land where I know it's safe.

[@FunUrth4All]

❤

[@regenerativegardeningwithpatti]

Enjoyed your presentation and video. I grow my own herbal drinks, drink water, and take a shot of cayenne every morning. I grow some of my own food, consume grass-fed local meat, and eat clean.... all of which keep me from going to the doctor's office and avoiding getting sick! thanks for helping educate people.

[@jonescreekfarm9084]

I grow Moringa on my farm in Georgia. It’s amazing! Good for lactation! It’s a complete plant protein and has 96 nutrients and 45 antioxidants. Studies are being conducted on Moringa and cancer S well as high blood pressure and diabetes and all kinds of other diseases. The seeds can purify water… Moringa is amazing ! We have over 100 trees and counting on our organic farm! I just signed up for your herbalism school Dr.Jones! I’m almost done with my herbalism school through Heat of Herbs so I will be starting your course next! You should very much look I to Moringa! It’s a tropical tree and hard to grow in most parts of the USA. I’d be happy to send you a gallon of the dried leaves if your interested Dr. Jones.

[@TRUFIVE50]

Do you have advice for starting moringa from seed? I read that they needed to be soaked in very hot water before planting. I did that to a few seeds I had but didn't get a single one to germinate.

[@elaineweitz2595]

I talk to all my stuff ! Everyone would think I was crazy ! But they would see how they response 😊🌺

[@annphilbeck5174]

I watch you a lot. just subscribed.😊

[@GingerStone]

Found you recently with The Homesteading Family. I'm grateful for the sharing of knowledge all around! Thank you

[@cottonflannigan3671]

Thank you so much! I have harvested 25 pounds of wild lettuce, 10 pounds of yarrow, 2 pounds of honeysuckle, and 12 pounds of mullein leaves this week... God is Loving and Gracious to give us wonderful, healing plants! 😇

[@jennifercollins5578]

Woohoo! Until I watched your training today, I did not realize that my dehydrator was able to dry with fan only, no heat. I guess that's why the temp can be "off" but the dehydrator can be "on." Well, duh. I have been dehydrating herbs at 105, and that's probably okay, but no heat will be better yet. This training class was really helpful. Thanks so much!

[@marycorcoran238]

If you keep below 50c 120f then the enzymes will survive (as in will still be raw, like raw food for raw food eaters)

[@jennifercollins5578]

@@marycorcoran238Thanks so much!

[@juliekongs4856]

I just checked our dehydrator and found the no heat setting too! So happy to be learning all these things!

[@KaroAdC]

I would be so happy to have found you earlier before signing to Herbal Academy… 😢 they teach through mostly written courses and I really enjoy way more talk and lectures. You are an amazing teacher !

[@o.o1163]

Hello, I am at the beginning of my herbalism journey. Thank you for sharing

[@dcfromthev]

I definitely talk to plants and fungi when I’m out in the field! I relate more to them than I do to other humans. Love all your work, planning to order some herbs from you soon. I also want to buy your book it looks very handy.

[@kathyhirsch379]

My dehidrator working on 35 C i think all new digital dehydrator can be turned down its safer then waiting in a moist environment 😊not to get mold

[@Thankful1998]

5 uears late to this presentation. Grateful for the replay.

[@vz9226]

Im with my garden several times a day for months .i watered heavy before we went of town for 2 days got home watered again . Went out of town again for a day and half . My garden looked so bad a few hrs of me being home they perked up and were happy ❤

[@denisehooper7896]

I really enjoy watching things grow. It is so exciting and brings me so much joy when I see the seeds I’ve planted germinating! I love watching the different stages as things grow too. My husband and I ate our first tomato from the garden today. It may sound crazy, but it was exciting, and it was sooo good! 🍅

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

First time watching. Ontario Canada

[@terrimobley6067]

I would LOVE for you to write an herbalist book 2 With the other herbs you had to leave behind. You have a gift. Lots of people know herbs, FEW can teach it. Please document as much as possible. I get funds once a month but absolutely plan on investing in learning as much as I can from you. God bless you. (My husband grew up in Idaho ... He was happy to learn you were near home)

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

I wrote a second book recently with some of my other favorites, The HomeGrown Herbalist Guide to Medicinal Weeds, homegrownherbalist.net/product-category/herbal-education-products/books/

[@mudoh2131]

Another interesting webinar - one I will no doubt watch again. Love the Q&A and that you will answer all questions, even if not on the webinar topic. So generous.

[@cindystevensdiy1932]

Moringa is awesome for inflamation and the pain that it causes.. Big Family Homestead goes over this one for his arthritis... God Bless

[@dwfootzoning]

I can't wait to get through the rest of the modules and become a HomeGrown Herbalist! These YT videos are so informative, if you watch all of them you'll practically become an herbalist!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks Dave. More info on the school here for folks that are interested. homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/ Doc

[@emilloisdodson-nattier9876]

Such great info!!! Thank you!

[@1incutheta]

I enjoy your presentations so much. Love your silly dad jokes. :)

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks Jessica. I've had a lot of experience with silly dad jokes. My kids have suffered from them for years. LOL Doc www.homegrownherbalist.net/

[@leslieanne447]

😂😂😂

[@paulettagyurik2644]

Thank you so much God bless you and your family 🙏🙏🙏

[@neolapeterson4011]

I signed up and my daughter is my study buddy and we both love it

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you're enjoying the school. :0) Doc Jones www.homegrownherbalist.net/pages/our-online-herb-school

[@shervin6711]

Your teaching style is very engaging! Would love to see a podcast from you too! Maybe interviews too!

[@1965gracebug]

So wonderful listening to this session today. I am so excited on learning how simple it is to use healing in the leaves!! You been generous in sharing this wisdom.

[@CleoHarperReturns]

While making plans to move into the woods, I often hear Kyle in my mind repeating, "You need one rifle, you need one rifle..." I think of him as my bush daddy. And I swear I don't mean that the way it sounds.

[@sharoncarter1128]

How about dry canning the herbs?

[@mannersmatter6773]

Your information is invaluable. Thank you so much for what you share.

[@CarrieYoung-j4s]

Hi Doc I’m a student of your class and I LOVE IT. Is ALL nettle. Good. We have several varieties in Oregon and I want to harvest the most potent adore you , God bless. you Carrie Young ❤

[@patdowning7952]

So glad I found your channel!! Thank you for so much valuable information. I'm a Healthcare worker just getting started in herbal treatments and remedies for my family.

[@elleartisa5990]

Can you suggest ways we could get the healthcare industry to begin incorporating medicinal herbs for everyone?

[@isabelladavis1363]

So much information such a blessing to come across your site just ordered a few things days ago sending many others your way…blessings wished

[@cindybraddy5639]

About 7 years ago while my daughter was pregnant with her 4th child. She broke out with psoriasis pretty bad. She has never had psoriasis ever or any other kind skin issue before hand. Now she takes a shot, (about once every other month or third month), to help control the psoriasis and keep it at bay. Is there a herb or a combination of herbal medicine that you would recommend to help her heal her body? Thank you for all the valuable information that you share! You are amazing and your knowledge is phenomenal!!

[@golden3192]

Ty for what you do for the furbabys and humans. I've been doing herbs Most my life grew up with them. I healed myself from a bite of a recluse spider so yes you're correct in everything God is good ..... ty

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

The veterinary practice has been an extraordinary resource for my own herbal eduction over the decades. I've been able to address cases that herbalists never get to address on a daily basis. The furry guys have taught me a lot over the years. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@Seek_Him]

What did you use for brown recluse spider??? 🕷 🕸 🕷 🕸

[@HyacinthSankey]

Thank you, Doc Very informative.

[@ramonajolley1966]

I am so thankful to you for the information that you provide. I just found you so I am going through the videos. I wish that I had seen this before I dehydrated my lemon balm. I know better now. No heat. Lemon balm was my very first herb.

[@bernadinenewland5100]

Dehydrating herbs in the Willamette valley in the winter time in a room with just a fan on would result in totally wet moldy herbs. You live in Idaho where it's really dry compared to here including in the winter time. So you could dry herbs anytime of the Year probably with just a fan and do just fine. That's not really practical here in the Willamette valley where it is so wet that we have literally 60 70% humidity most of the time. And in the winter time it can reach much higher.

[@KrusinTheSierra]

Can you make tinctures with fresh herbs or should they be dried first ?

[@MaryjByers]

Thank you I've been enjoying everyone of your videos. You're very informative. I appreciate it.

[@lalielou1]

How do you administer plantain on a rattle snake or spider bites? Thank you. Really enjoyed your show.

[@jenniferriley3589]

First-time seeing you. I love this. Im kinda new to this and really enjoy learning.

[@shannong5902]

Doc, thanks for this video! Our neighbors changed after we bought our house and what used to be a horse pasture next door is a few acres of farmed and sprayed land 😩 How close is too close? W have a huge garden, berries and a growing herbal garden. Prevailing wind is away from us but of course I can’t count on that either. Thanks for your help!

[@EImpact-zt9rg]

25:28 don't do it in the sun or too much inside in a bundle bc it will mold from the compacted moisture. Thanks Doc!

[@jayneal8650]

Awesome.

[@Gia_Mc_Fia]

My mom says she found Gumweed all the way in Wisconsin where she lives now. So awesome!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yup. Good 'ol Grindelia gets around. :0)

[@sunshinescorner]

You are so encouraging

[@castlekeeparcheage6866]

Wow! I REALLY like your work here. Thanks. Just found your channel today.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it. Tell yer friends. :0) Doc www.homegrownherbalist.net/pages/our-online-herb-school

[@libertykatrkm]

Doc do you have a book on gardening herbs ? Start to Finish ??

[@nancidolezal3341]

Do you sell seeds? Where is the best place to purchase them?

[@amesstoday]

Thank you Doc! I love and appreciate your videos.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. :0) Doc

[@isabelladavis1363]

So much I formation! thank you!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad it was helpful. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@homesteadingatkookergehoft8131]

Thanks for sharing!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks for watching. :0) homegrownherbalist.net/pages/our-online-herb-school

[@kaylabug0719]

Do you have physical books that contain this information we Can buy, for those who prefer books over internet

[@MoniqueDee]

This is some great info!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nachagirl6995]

What companies do you recommend to order seeds of medicinal herbs?

[@connieyarab7289]

Strictly medicinal seeds.

[@idahohoosier8989]

Thx for taking good care of the critters. I don't remember who gave me yalls name, maybe Stacy from Doug and Stacy. Thank y'all for all the info. Blessings, julie in Treasure Valley Idaho

[@diannamc367]

I found him from Homesteading Family 😊

[@idahohoosier8989]

@@diannamc367 yes! I think y'all are right, Homesteading Fam

[@kidandted]

Very informative video, greetings from Éire.

[@kandimccann9055]

Would love to know if you did run a mass spec tincture study an those results. Very interesting. Love learning more about good medicine

[@catheyjoyce]

I have hypothyroidism. I heard several times Mullein is not advisable to use with hypothyroidism. Can you tell me if this is true? I also have mild asthma and was looking forward to using Mullein so I might be able to stop using an inhaler daily. Love your information and videos!!!

[@CCsFreshFarm]

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom & humor! Is freezing or freeze drying a fresh herb an acceptable way to store on a short-term basis? Does the freezing make herbs loose potency? I'm excited to get your response. Thank you 💚

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Freezing and freeze drying are both fine. Just don't let the freeze drier get above 105 degrees F. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@lorribosch8634]

We found you by just surfing KZbin. I have been trying to learn as much as I can. There is so much information out there. My question is, is freeze drying herbs a good way to preserve your herbs?

[@beverlybrunty8337]

whats good for headaches

[@sintodomatria]

Thank you so much! I’m wondering if turning some herbs into kimchi like dandelion diminishes any of its medicinal potency?

[@susan6942]

Do you sell seeds

[@rachels4197]

Just recently discovered Dr. Jones and love the videos! His humor is such a delightful touch and makes learning much easier. Does anyone know if he has written a book about herbalism with our pets? I caught one of his videos about using herbs in his practice and would love to learn more. :) And, the screen door material works great. I have been using these for awhile and spread them out in my sunroom, slightly elevated, since it is on the shady side of our property. Larger herbs are hung in the same room.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Hi Rachel, I haven't written a book on herbal medicine and pets yet but it's on my "to do" List. I did just finish a book on medicinal weeds: www.homegrownherbalist.net/collections/books We do talk about veterinary applications of herbs in the herbs school as well. www.homegrownherbalist.net/pages/our-online-herb-school Doc Jones

[@rachels4197]

Awesome and thanks for the reply! I had just finished this video and looking at your new book right now. Lol Am going to make some cayenne tincture to have on hand since I have 4 rescued dogs. Wish I had known about the cayenne when I was a vet tech years ago. I can see how beneficial it would be in a veterinary practice. Thanks for all that you do.

[@crystaldawson7855]

would Frankincense oil in a diffuser be helpful for coughing?

[@suzishealthyhome8678]

Fleas and ticks = neem oil! Stinks like a wet dog but works like a dream. Also great as a spritz on kid's hair for lice. It doesn't kill them but makes them disorientated so they can't move or mate. Fantastic stuff. You can use it in a mix of water and dish soap on plants as an insecticide with no withholding period!

[@rodneywelch3556]

Dawn dish liquid in water put on a wide plate with a lit votive candle at night really helped my daughter get rid of fleas. Did this for about a week.

[@erniechasteen6332]

After making a tincture. Is it ok to make a 2nd run. With the plant

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Nope. Get some new herbs for your second batch. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@cherylb.9766]

With the native Americans you treat all mother nature with respect and when your in a good way.

[@lindastephen-seaver6345]

I freeze dried a lot of Lemon Balm that I grew. Unfortunately I didn't know to decrease the temperature from 125 down to 95 degrees. It still smells lemony. Should I discard and start over? I just want the most potent medicine to add to my home apothecary

[@famlbk]

What is the best way to administer herbals to cats? Mine is recovering from a broke pelvis from a tree limb falling on him.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Hi Heidi, Cats are very difficult. Some will take powdered herbs mixed with stinky/fishy canned food to cover the odor/taste. Most won't. You can also make a tea and eyedropper it into them. They don't love that either. Tinctures can work too but they REALLY don't like that. Make sure you get it all the way in the back of the throat or you'll be wearing most of it. Doc homegrownherbalist.net/products/homegrown-herbalist-school-of-botanical-medicine

[@EImpact-zt9rg]

Can we harvest anything in summer if we're past spring and cant wait till fall bc the need is now?

[@PreserveAndRoost]

I received my order today and it came with a CD. Is there an online viewing option since I do not have a CD player? I assume Lesson 1 is an introductory lesson on the CD since there's not a package in the box labeled Lesson 1. I am anxious to get started, please let me know my options for viewing the 8 online lessons I received with my Medicine Maker Kit.

[@angelapriddy6308]

Hey doc thank you for all this info can you tell me what herb I could use to take the calcium that's been that came into my body how can I make it go back into the bones I have cataracts and I don't believe surgeries the only answer can you help me out to know what herbs I could use thank you❤

[@laurimcquitty-ux6tt]

Would u know of an herb that could possibly help someone with clubbed nails??

[@Beentherebefore1]

Dr. Jones, I have a freeze dryer. Would freeze drying medicinal herbs cause loss of potency?

[@laurimcquitty-ux6tt]

What can I give a older cat that seems to have a cold his cough sounds rough and watery eyes and swallowing hard like its a cold??

[@H20-Vital]

Doctor Jones, thank you for sharing . Please , is any plant for get rid of gallstones ? Thank you so much

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Hi Marilina, have a look at the plants in this formula: www.homegrownherbalist.net/products/gall-bladder?_pos=1&_sid=362f2120a&_ss=r

[@cynthiagordon2634]

Does wormwood used for parasites cleanse harm kidneys

[@christinewinkler9494]

The most class I know you need to snip them at the top to make them bush. Is this true ashwaganda

[@joycewedel9084]

Do you wash herbs before drying do get the bugs off?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

If herbs are very dirty, I'll wash them before I harvest them. But that almost never happens. Bugs tend to avoid medicinal plants generally but they also tend to walk (or fly) away from them once they're harvested. I never see them on my drying racks.

[@selfhealherbs13ms]

What about putting herbs right after harvesting them in freezer and how long. Thank so much.🥰🤗🥰

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

I've done that a few times but I usually dry them.

[@nanajane9612]

I'm sorry I missed this event! Will you be offering it again? Also, I'm having trouble finding your video on weeds that was part of Marjorie's Summit last year.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

I'll see if I can dig up the weeds video.

[@selfhealherbs13ms]

Hello doc, I have a ?...what's up with the Bacopa/Sutera the one with the White Flowers. Which one is Medicinal the purple or white flower. Can't find much about this. Thank you so much for all your great video's

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

As long as the species is Bacopa monnieri, the flower color shouldn't matter. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/

[@selfhealherbs13ms]

@@HomeGrownHerbalist My tag read bacopa and that it. So I'm kinda worry to use 🤔🤔 I like to and try it.

[@bellavillalafattoria2147]

Hi Doc, I didn't get a chance this weekend to watch so I missed out on the offer. Will you be repeating it again? Thanks!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Hi Bella, The $100 discount is still on for a few days. Use the discount code "Webinar". homegrownherbalist.net/products/homegrown-herbalist-school-of-botanical-medicine

[@tammyhoman9550]

I have a question about an herb I came a cross in my yard it's the dwarf potato dandelion species krigia dandelion, can it be used like the other dandelion?

[@Robin.ThePlantPath]

i got into herbalism to help my dogs. what would be your go to plants for Liver & Kidney disease in dogs ?

[@TRUFIVE50]

When using black-eyed susan flowers, do I harvest the whole flower head or just the petals? I read that the seeds are poisonous and am not sure if the flower heads on my plants are mature enough to have seeds or not.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

The whole flower before it seeds.

[@jeffcameron7853]

I have a couple of friends, one old one young. Both have Atrial Fibrillation, ie spasm of heart. Will Lobelia help? How about cayenne, is that too stimulating?

[@kimberlyrichards5078]

What can you give a baby for teething that safe?

[@karladavidson5186]

when is to best time to harvest Chamomile when the centers are yellow or green?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Hi Karla, Harvest chamomile when the flowers are fully mature...yellow centers. :0) Doc homegrownherbalist.net/pages/our-online-herb-school

[@jenniexfuller]

What about freeze drying the herbs? My freeze dryer will freeze somewhere around -51 degrees F and then the shelves heat the trays with product intermittently anywhere from 90 to 125 degrees Farenheit to draw the moisture out. It’s supposedly the best way to preserve the nutrients from all foods. Then I place my freeze dried product in either a Mylar bag or a mason jar along with an oxygen absorber and vacuum seal. Will freeze drying negatively impact the medicinal properties?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

I think freeze drying is a good way to preserve herbs for the most part. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@vanessavillamil3176]

Is the medicine maker kit still available? The link isn't working.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Fixed it. Here you go Vanessa. :0) www.homegrownherbalist.net/search?type=product&q=medicine+makers+kit Doc

[@kimberlyrichards5078]

I can’t get the website to come up.

[@deec4963]

Scroll all the way down in the description and click the last link. It worked for me.

[@kimberlyrichards5078]

@@deec4963 thanks

[@carolhamilton5164]

Just a question, in one of your videos you showed Lobelia that was red and another that was white. Mine is blue is it ornamental and not medicinal?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Lobelia inflata is blue. Lobelia cardinalis is red. Both are medicinal in the same ways. The L. inflata is stronger. The common little Lobelia flowers used in hanging baskets are usually Lobelia erinus, an African species. It's medicinal too but not in the same ways as the others we've discussed.

[@sharonspearman5480]

If I over heated infused olive oil with comfrey a d cayenne, is it useless

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

@@sharonspearman5480 try it and see. Probably won’t be as potent as it would have been.

[@nachagirl6995]

How about lacto-fermenting plantain?

[@pclark9138]

Would you advise caution in the use of echinacea for people with ragweed allergies? They are related plants. I have seen a terrible anaphylaxis from cough drops that had echinacea.

[@reneedrock2907]

Can they be freeze dried

[@TuscanSunLj]

What herb can I use to remove mole on body?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

There are some herbs that can be used for that but I don't recommend it unless it's the apocalypse. They are very damaging to the tissue and can often kill more than the mole. Find a nice dermatologist who has some liquid nitrogen. That's safer, more effective and faster.

[@homesteadingatkookergehoft8131]

Several times I've heard you mention taking herbs in smoothies for palatable reasons. Would using a dairy milk base (or fermented milk base like kefir) inhibit some of the mineral or vitamin uptake of the herbs, thus making it less effective? I heard in the past it's best not to take vitamins while drinking milk, so I'm wondering if it is a similar principle for herbs. I've been pondering this question for a while, so I'm taking the opportunity to ask the expert.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Hmmm....I don't know why milk would interfere...but I'm an old dairy vet and may be biased. ;0) Doc

[@homesteadingatkookergehoft8131]

Good enough for me! I like me some dairy!