Hello, herbalists. The sun is shining, the air is warming, it’s the time of the season for my favorite thing: GETTING OUTSIDE! WOO HOO! So many adventures await us around every corner. If you’re like me & my family, though, we play hard which can land us in some serious scrapes...and bites and bee stings and all kinds of crazy things! Luckily, nature has given us all these beautiful plants that can help us under those circumstances.In this episode I tell you all about four absolutely must-know-and-identify, see-and-observe plants to have around when I'm getting outside for summer fun. Today’s featured friends are Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Plantain (Plantago major) & (Plantago lanceolata), St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum), and Arnica (Arnica montana), but before we get specific we must talk about the importance of proper plant identification and sustainable harvesting first.So come with me down the Herbalist’s Path to epic and safe outdoor fun.Make sure you're nourishing your body and you're taking care of you from the inside out. Remember, different bodies react to herbs in different ways. The information presented is in no way meant to diagnose or remedy any ailment. Find out what works for you with the help of a certified herbalist, naturopathic practitioner, or other health There’s a variety of ways to get this plant medicine in your body --tinctures, salves & balms, teas, etc. Check out Mountain Mel’s herbal products at mountainmels.com, like Diges-Teas, After Burn, & Essential Salve mentioned in this episode. Use code THP15 at checkout to receive  15% off just for listening. Or make your own with bulk herbs from our affiliate partners at Mountain Rose Herbs or Oshala Farms.And if you really like learning about all kinds of herbs and how you can use them together, get a jump on our Wild + Crafty Membership waitlist. Get in early to help shape this fun educational opportunity. And please join me over in our Herbalist's Path Facebook Group. Visit us at theherbalistspath.com to check out upcoming courses, workshops, & events. You can also find us on YouTube on Whether your kids go to a school, or homeschool, as moms we see them struggle with focus, anxiety, and definitely with getting sick. And, as moms, that all falls on our shoulders.So here's a class for you, all about the BEST Herbs to Help Your Kids Thrive In School.Get registered right here You don't have to spend a fortune on your home medicine chest, when you start with these 5 essential ingredients.Join me in this FREE class, and I'll share all the goodies about getting started with herbal remedies!https://www.theherbalistspath.com/apothecaryessentialsSupport the show