3 Underrated Herbs for Oral Health

3 Underrated Herbs for Oral Health

When most people think about oral care, they think about toothpaste or mouthwash. But herbs have a long history of supporting the mouth, gums, and oral tissues in ways that are both practical and deeply nourishing. In this short podcast, I share three of my favorite underrated herbs for oral health and why each one works so differently. ► Plantain for supporting tissue healing ► Marshmallow root for soothing dry, irritated tissues ► Echinacea for oral discomfort and deeper tissue support I also talk about one of the most important shifts in herbalism: learning how to match herbs to the tissues and patterns involved instead of using the same approach for everyone. This way of thinking is exactly what Kyle Denton teaches inside the Herbal Dental Care course. Kyle combines 15 years of experience in the dental field with clinical herbalism to teach oral care through an herbalist lens. Enrollment closes soon, so if you’ve been curious about herbal oral care, now is the time to join us. Enroll here: https://courses.herbrally.com/a/2148266690/XqYp4jfE [https://courses.herbrally.com/a/2148266690/XqYp4jfE]

Mimosa as Emotional Medicine with CoreyPine Shane

What if one of the most beloved herbs for emotional healing isn’t just uplifting—but helps us gently reconnect with parts of ourselves we’ve had to tuck away to survive? In this episode, I sit down with CoreyPine Shane to discuss mimosa (Albizia julibrissin), often affectionately referred to as the “tree of happiness.” And what a fitting name! Mimosa is celebrated as a joyful, uplifting herb, and is commonly reached for to help relieve anxiety and depression—though as CoreyPine shares in this conversation, its benefits are much more nuanced than that. CoreyPine also shares thoughtful insights about trauma, the body, and emotional healing, describing how herbs like mimosa may help us gently release what’s been held for too long. Along the way, we explore what it means to work with plants not just as remedies, but as companions for moving through life’s most tender and transformative moments—and the deep comfort of making connections with the living world around us. Don’t miss CoreyPine’s Peach Mimosa Elixir recipe! This fragrant, uplifting cordial might just be “happiness in a bottle”. You can download your beautifully illustrated recipe card here [https://herbswithrosalee.aweb.page/peach-mimosa-elixir-recipe]. By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► The important differences between mimosa flower and bark medicine ► Eight different herbs to pair with mimosa (and when to reach for one over another) ► What it means when emotions become “stuck” in the body—and why mimosa is such a helpful herbal ally for helping to move them along ► Important considerations for when NOT to use mimosa ► and so much more… For those of you who don’t know him, CoreyPine Shane is Director of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, and a core member of the mutual aid group, The Appalachian Herb Collective. He has been teaching and helping clients for 30 years, artfully blending Chinese and Western herbal traditions with a focus on local plants. His book Southeast Medicinal Plants covers how to identify, ethically harvest, and use the wild plants of the Southeastern United States. Whether you’re navigating transition, tending old wounds, or simply delighting in the beauty of mimosa flowers, may this episode remind you that healing often begins with connection: to our bodies, to each other, and to the rest of the living world around us. ---- Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com [https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/podcast225.html] Would you prefer watching this episode? If so, click here [https://youtu.be/igLAOQdJ5-Y] for the video. You can find CoreyPine at BlueRidgeSchool.org [https://blueridgeschool.org/] and PinesHerbals.com [https://pinesherbals.com/shop-all]. For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet [https://www.instagram.com/rosaleedelaforet/] on Instagram! Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter [https://rmcsample.aweb.page/p/9a1dfc11-c62f-4f32-93db-e0209220a6ad]. If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it! On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health. Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com [http://herbswithrosalee.com/]. ---- Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/140195006X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=metvalher-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=140195006X&linkId=015132911186b966727b15dabec8da5d] and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine [https://amzn.to/3a2G3R4]. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here [https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/rosalee-de-la-foret.html].

Herbal Oral Care Recipes for Teeth & Gums

Herbs can be incredible allies for oral health, but knowing how and when to use them makes all the difference. Here, I share three of my favorite herbal recipes for supporting the mouth, gums, and oral tissues, along with practical tips for actually making them effective. ► A powerful herbal mouthwash with echinacea, sage, and plantain ► A sage and rose tooth powder for everyday oral care ► A turmeric mouth pack for deeper long-term gum support I also talk about one of the biggest mistakes people make with herbal oral care: not giving herbs enough time and consistency to truly work with the tissues. If you’d like all three recipes in one place, you can download the ebook here [https://herbswithrosalee.aweb.page/3-refreshing-herbal-recipes-for-oral-health-ebook].

Herbal Oral Care: 3 Things I Wish I’d Learned Sooner

Most people think oral health starts and ends with the teeth. But the mouth may be telling a much bigger story. Here, I share three important shifts in thinking that completely changed the way I understand herbal oral care. ► Why oral health is deeply connected to the rest of the body ► How herbal energetics can help us better understand gum and tissue patterns ► Why consistency matters when using herbs for oral care I also share why I’m so excited about the free Herbal Dental Care mini course created by my friends Kyle Denton and Mason Hutchison. Kyle combines 15 years of experience in the dental field with clinical herbalism to teach oral health in a way I rarely see discussed in herbal education. If you’d like to explore herbal oral care more deeply, you can join the free mini course here: https://courses.herbrally.com/a/2148265685/XqYp4jfE

How to Read Signs in Your Teeth, Gums & Tongue with Kyle Denton

Most of us were taught to think about dental health in isolation—brush, floss, rinse, repeat. But what if your mouth is actually a gateway to understanding your entire body? In this episode, my friend Mason Hutchison and I interview Kyle Denton to explore a more holistic approach to dental care. Drawing from his overlapping backgrounds in clinical dentistry and herbalism, Kyle shares how the mouth can reflect patterns of health throughout the body (and the many ways that herbalism can help us work with those patterns rather than simply masking them!). We also get into some surprisingly nuanced topics, including toothpaste ingredients, mouthwash myths, the oral microbiome, and why “one-size-fits-all” dental advice often falls short. Throughout the conversation, Kyle shares practical ways to approach oral care with more awareness, intention, and personalization. If this conversation intrigues you and you want to learn even more about how to care for your mouth in a holistic way, you’ll love Kyle’s free Herbal Dental Care mini course! You can join the mini course here [https://courses.herbrally.com/a/2148265685/XqYp4jfE]. It’s only available for the next few days, so be sure to check it out soon! By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► The biggest misconception people have about dental care ► How to tell the difference between types of bad breath—and what they might mean ► Why “killing germs” isn’t always the goal when it comes to oral health ► Five common ingredients to avoid when buying toothpaste ► How understanding tissue states can completely change the way you approach oral care ► and many more insights for supporting your oral health naturally…. For those of you who don’t already know him, Kyle Denton is a clinical herbalist, medicine maker, and teacher whose roots in dentistry give him a rare and comprehensive view of the body’s inner design. For 15 years he worked in the dental field: chairside, lab fabrication, patient care and clinical management. This daily mentorship developed a deep understanding of the technical, structural, and human sides of oral care. During his later years in dentistry, Kyle’s study of herbalism began to merge with his clinical work, revealing a living bridge between oral anatomy and the energetic, emotional, and ecological dimensions of health. As the founder of Tippecanoe Herbs and Root Radical Herbal Academy, Kyle has taught hundreds of students through courses that blend hands-on medicine making with vitalist philosophy, plant energetics, and the electric field anatomy. His teaching style unites practical knowledge with mytho-poetic insight and light humor, helping students see the mouth as an intelligent gateway of breath, nourishment, and expression, as well as the mechanical structures. Kyle brings together his dual lineages of dentistry and herbalism to empower others with the tools, context, and confidence to care for their oral health naturally, while deepening their understanding of how the mouth reflects the rhythm and balance of the whole body. Whether you’re rethinking your daily routine or simply becoming more curious about the signals your body is sending, I hope this episode inspires you to listen more closely, stay curious, and bring a little more intention to the ways you care for yourself each day. ---- Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com [https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/natural-dental-care.html] Would you prefer watching this episode? If so, click here [https://youtu.be/KPrIKa5HDBc] for the video. You can find Kyle at TippecanoeHerbs.com [https://tippecanoeherbs.com/]. For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet [https://www.instagram.com/rosaleedelaforet/] on Instagram! Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter [https://rmcsample.aweb.page/p/9a1dfc11-c62f-4f32-93db-e0209220a6ad]. If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it! On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health. Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com [http://herbswithrosalee.com/]. ---- Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/140195006X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=metvalher-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=140195006X&linkId=015132911186b966727b15dabec8da5d] and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine [https://amzn.to/3a2G3R4]. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here [https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/rosalee-de-la-foret.html].