Rhianna Quanstrom
Herbalist, Gardener, & Creative Writer
Nature is one of our greatest healers and teachers. As an herbalist, my mission is to bridge the healing capacities of nature to my community. Through the words I write and the formulas I craft, I offer new (yet ancient) pathways to health and encourage all those who read my words to reach into the natural world around them.
I’ve been studying herbalism for three and a half years, and I am currently enrolled in The Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine and The School of Evolutionary Herbalism. I’ve grown and tended vibrant medicinal and vegetable gardens using organic methods. Growing food and medicine is one of my favorite activities.
I hope to inspire others to grow their own food and medicine, to get their hands dirty, and to remember what it feels like to be connected to this living earth.
Areas of Expertise
Delicate and lovely, California poppy is a delightful medicinal herb to grow in the garden. Its golden shimmering petals and…
Many of us are familiar with white sage as a smudging herb that purifies the air and disperses negative energy.White…
With its graceful white plumes dancing on tall stalks, black cohosh is like a maiden in the forest. Delicate and…
A flower of the sun, a light to lead one out of the dark, St. John’s Wort is a medicinal…
Once widely recognized and revered, wood betony was one of the top medicinal and magical herbs in Medieval times. Now,…
Marshmallow is a pleasure to grow in the garden. With its small, hibiscus-like flowers, wonderfully soft leaves, and towering stalks,…- Chamomile is the most widely known medicinal herb due to its popularity as an herbal tea. Because chamomile is so…
The heart is the sustainer of life. All bodily functions are synchronized to the electromagnetic rhythm of the heart. It…
Depression is a complicated topic. It can take many forms and manifest differently for each individual. Depression also arises for…
The nervous system is a critical aspect of our health. It is the body’s command center that permeates and influences…
Yarrow was one of the first wild medicinal plants I identified when I first began learning about herbs. I was…
When observing skullcap, you must close to the damp earth - amongst the weeds and tall grasses to view this…
Walking along the forest trail, under dappled shade, and atop damp soils, you might find the lovely lemon balm. Growing…
The art of gardening, whether you’re growing medicinal plants or vegetables, is one of the most rewarding endeavors to embark…
The immune system is truly remarkable. Day in and day out, it works to protect us against pathogens, keep immune…
