Meet the brilliant woman Chris Alstat, the powerhouse behind Eclectic Herbs in Sandy, Oregon! As a naturopathic physician, mom, teacher, and all-around compassionate business guru, Chris spills the herbal tea on her adventure from '90s New Zealand to the herbal haven she's cultivated today. Eclectic Herb, founded by the visionary Dr. Ed Alstat, flips the script on herb preservation—cue the freeze-drying magic to lock in all that nutritional goodness.We got to dive into Chris's 16-year love story with her late husband Ed, witnessing Eclectic Herb evolve from a physician's secret to a health food store sensation. Chris shared her love of herb camps on Eclectic’s farm, where kids mix up remedies and concoct potions. She shared her secrets to getting little ones hooked on gardening and cooking. Despite the COVID curveball, Chris can't wait to restart the herb camps, sharing the joy of growing and nurturing life with the next generation. Check out Eclectic Herb’s superior herbal products here. Follow them on social media hereOr, take advantage of the generous discount they give to our Apothecary Momma members, by joining us here.Don't get caught in the never ending cycle of sickness! Instead, you can turn to the powerful medicine you already have in your home! Yup, ,that's right, you have tons of medicine in your cupboard right now. Grab the Kitchen Cabinet Cures Guide & discover a moms essential herbs for cold and flu season! Get the free guide right here!Support the showIf you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers Are you ready to use more plants as medicine within your family???Well if you love learning about herbs...Grab my Medicinal Herbs Moms Must Know & Grow Guide Here. ?Take A Class With Me Here:☺️Be sure to reach out with questions, comments, or dreams of future episodes!Join Me In These Places Too: tiktok.com/@herbalistspath instagram.com/theherbalistspathfacebook.com/TheHerbalistsPathpinterest.com/TheHerbalistsPathyoutube.com/c/TheHerbalistsPath Disclaimer:*The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.