Mountain Rose Herbs Blog | Drea Moore- Guest Writer

Drea Moore- Guest Writer

Drea Moore has been teaching “sober herbalism” at herb conferences, herb schools, wellness retreats, and recovery centers up and down the West Coast since 2018. She is passionate about amplifying the consciousness of sobriety, recovery, and substance abuse in all wellness spaces. Her knowledge of herbalism stems from lengthy studies at The California School of Herbal Studies (where she is also a guest teacher) and certifications in Ayurveda, yoga and bodywork. Her passions include using diverse art forms, design theories, and earth systems science to imagine new ways of approaching herbal medicine and integrative healing. Observe her in action teaching, gardening, and growing community on her website soberherbalist.com and her IG account @soberherbalist.

Practicing Sober Herbalism: How to Make Vinegar-Based Bitters

Bitters are having a viral moment, but rather than chewing on a celery stalk with a wry face while others douse themselves on the alcohol-based bitters bandwagon, I’m excited to introduce you to a zesty, alcohol-free contender. As a sober herbalist, I’ve come up with a powerful, sophisticated bitters blend that stands up to the hype, and possesses the celebrated digestive support and versatile uses like traditional bitters recipes.

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Supporting Sobriety in Herbalism

Many years ago perched on a damp wooded hillside while mushroom foraging, I was struck with a simple yet profound lesson: Nature’s diversity is its might. Quietly kneeling on a soft bright green moss to closely observe the tiny fruiting body of a local fungi species, I felt hope.

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