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01/29/2026

We can use our sense of taste and smell to ascertain the chemical profile of medical plants with surprising accuracy. This evolved ability has served to protect us by helping us to know what is food, what is medicine, and what is potentially toxic.
We can hone this sense and utilize it to determine the chemical makeup of plants and their general uses.

SIMPLE BITTERS are just that. They don't have aromatic properties or alkaloids like some other bitter herbs.

BITTER HERBS support digestion, increase digestive secretions, support healthy stomach acid and bile production, and stimulate liver function.

Some Examples of Simple Bitter Herbs:
🌿Artichoke Leaf
🌿Gentian
🌿Wild Lettuce
🌿Kale
🌿Cascara sagrada
🌿Hops

Common Properties of Simple Bitter Herbs:

🌿shunts blood flow to the digestive organs
🌿supports liver detoxification processes
🌿stimulates stomach acid production
🌿supports healthy bile and enzyme production
🌿supports healthy appetite and reduces sugar cravings
🌿some are stimulant laxatives

Do you have a favorite bitter herb?

If you are wanting to take a deeper dive into herbalism be sure to check out my Herbal Medicine Monthly Subscription Program where I teach you in depth about one plant per month.

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01/29/2026

Researchers have been studying herbs like never before. Over the last five years, more than 70,000 scientific research articles have been published on herbal medicine topics. Tens of thousands of studies on how plant compounds affect the body. This means we’re building a modern evidence base that complements the centuries of folk knowledge. Herbal medicine isn’t stuck in the past; it’s evolving with the times.

Additionally, the voices of herbal practitioners and clinicians are more important than ever in these conversations to bridge the gap between the past and the present, research and clinical applications.… (and that is the perspective I bring at Deep Roots - we love bridging that gap – blending traditional use with cutting-edge research while anchored in clinical experience.)

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01/28/2026

Making your own medicine at home is empowering – it connects you to nature and gives you a direct hand in your health. It’s a paradigm shift from a purely top-down system to one where we, everyday people, can take charge of common ailments and wellness.

Let’s talk numbers: The herbal medicine movement isn’t just anecdotal – it’s big business too (in a good way!). The global herbal medicine market was valued at about $233 billion in 2024, and it’s projected to nearly double to $437 billion by 2032 . That growth is fueled by rising consumer preference for natural products and increased health awareness. In other words, this trend is not slowing down. Herbal medicine is here to stay, and it’s only becoming more mainstream.

The last day to register for the Advanced Medicine Making Course is January 30th! Check it out now! Comment Freedom for the details : )

01/26/2026

Herbal medicine is real medicine, and real medicine must be used responsibly. Digitalis (foxglove) can stop a heart or save a life depending on the dose – that’s a plant! Even something as common as nutmeg is “natural,” but eat a whole jar of it and you’ll get very sick. So, we have to ditch the idea that all herbs are gentle pixie dust you can sprinkle with abandon. Anything potent enough to heal is potent enough to do harm if misused.
Does this mean herbs are dangerous? In the hands of a knowledgeable user, herbs are generally quite safe – often safer than many pharmaceuticals. But knowledge is key. Understanding proper dosage, preparation, and which part of the plant to use (and which not to use) makes all the difference.

Comment "Freedom" if you want to join in! The last day to register is fast approaching!

01/25/2026

Share your most chaotic medicine-making moment - bonus points for sticky disasters.
The times when everything went sideways. When the tincture exploded, the salve wouldn't set, or you accidentally created something that resembled alien goo.

01/23/2026

If you’re feeling inspired and you want to go from cautious to confident in your herbal journey, I invite you to take the next step with guidance. I’ve put my 15+ years of foraging and herbal practice into creating an in-depth program where you can learn advanced medicine-making skills in a supportive, fun environment. It’s called the Advanced Herbal Medicine Making Course – and whether you’re a beginner or you’ve dabbled in herbal teas, this course is designed to fast-track your competency and confidence. We start from the foundations and build up to mastering extractions, formulations, and therapeutic applications of herbs. Over 12 modules, you’ll learn to make more than 20 types of herbal preparations – from tinctures and salves to syrups and teas – basically, you’ll become that person who has a remedy on hand for everything! You’ll also become part of a vibrant community of like-minded herbal enthusiasts, because learning together makes the journey so much richer.

There are only a few more days left to register before we close the course!

Comment "Freedom" for the details!

01/22/2026

We are co-evolved with the foods and medicines we ingest and our sensory system has been honed for 100's of thousands of years beyond our homosapien ancestors. We can tap into this superpower and be able to recognize complex biochemistry with just our sense of taste and smell.

For example plants that taste sour contain citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid, and flavonoids.

These herbs, in general, are cooling and nourishing to our bodies and often provide anti-oxidants and strengthen oxidative damaged and weakened tissues.

Some Examples of Sour Herbs:
🌿Berries
🌿Schizandra
🌿Lemon
🌿Rosehips
🌿Hawthorne
🌿Noni

Common Properties of Sour Herbs:
🌿anti-oxidant
🌿reduce inflammation, irritation, & free radical damage
🌿reduce fever
🌿strengthen weak tissues support heart and eyes

What is your favorite sour herbal medicine? Tell me about it in the comments.

If you are wanting to take a deeper dive into herbalism be sure to check out my Herbal Medicine Monthly Subscription Program where I teach you in depth about one plant per month.

Link for more info on the program is in my bio or comment "Freedom" for the details!

01/20/2026

In our "put your goggles on, we're going into hyperdrive" world, I desperately need SLOOOOOOW practices.

Tea has become my yarn - a way of weaving stories as I check in with my body and mind. It's not just about the plants (though they're pretty special). It's about creating space to expand, to absorb, to re-write our stories as we grow.

I think of it as another window into a time where things were simpler - much like I feel about garbeling herbs or working with my hands while talking with friends. My body and mind need time to absorb and assimilate the things in my life that I'm growing from.

What do I need today? How do I feel? What would feel good? The story of my week, my day, my sleep, my pain and my joy - it's all distilled into this little check-in ritual.

What's your favorite SLOW practice that helps you check in with yourself? (Tea, walks, journaling, baths?)

If you're ready to deepen your plant relationships and learn one herb thoroughly each month, our Herbal Medicine Monthly Subscription might be perfect for you - Comment "TISSANE" for the link

01/19/2026

Herbal medicine is not a myth, fringe, frivolous, marginalized, or an unscientific practice.
It’s a global, growing movement rooted in both tradition and science.
It’s a paradigm shift from a purely top-down system to one where we, everyday people, can take charge of common issues and primary care.
If you’re feeling the pull to “connect to your roots” – trust that instinct. You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy.
You’re part of a cultural shift toward comprehensive, accessible, inexpensive, localized, and self-led care.

Comment "Freedom" for details about my upcoming course!

01/18/2026

How do you handle people who dismiss herbs because there's no research?
We are talking about the person who wants a double-blind studies for every plant. How do you bridge that gap without getting defensive?

01/18/2026

Why does making medicine at home in 2026 just make sense?

Because the community car is essential right now.

Because healthcare autonomy gives you a cushion, resilience, and options.

Because we need DEEP ROOTS right now.

Comment "Freedom" for the link for details on how to do it!

01/16/2026

🍃 "I can't recommend this class enough."
🍃"Cameron is an amazing teacher. She has so much knowledge and her sense of humor makes learning a fun process."
🍃"Take this class and feel empowered with herbal knowledge AND have a great time." - Carli

And Carli's right; I don't just teach about herbs, I teach people how to actually use them.

And we have a really great time while we do that.

🍃"I loved this course! Cameron taught me how to forage plants, make my own medicine, the uses of many herbs, and the knowledge on how to research any new herbs. She gave me the confidence I needed to take the next step in herbalism." - Alyssa

I teach confidence.

I teach the WHY, HOW, HOW MUCH, HOW LONG of herbal medicine.

Because knowing ABOUT plants and knowing how to USE them are two completely different skill sets.

The Advanced Medicine Making Course gives you both.
Early Bird ends Jan 19th.

Comment FREEDOM for the details.

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Why I do this…

Hello friends!

My name is Cameron Strouss and I am a Clinical/Functional Herbalist, Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild, Certified Aromatherapist, Master Gardener, medicine maker extraordinaire, and professional forager of 10 years and clinician of 7 years. (If you want my extended nerdy credentials click here.)

Whenever I take steps back into a place of quiet inquiry I am always quickly lead back to the deep nourishment of wild foods and herbal medicines, foraging, ancestral food/medicine ways, and the utter joy and sense of rightness that foraging brings me. I (and if I am allowed we) so often feel lost, alone, out of place and time, lacking deep connection with self, place, and community.

Little else in my life brings me such clarity - and so quickly - as spending an hour collecting food or medicine, with friends in my neighborhood. It scratches this human-animal itch that is much like the ache of scratching poison ivy. It is the most satisfying feeling I can express.

It somehow simplifies and distills the great questions of life with ease into zen like answers I feel are far beyond my meditation practice. 🤣

Who are we? Part of this great ecosystem.

Where do we belong? Right here.

Why are we here? To live beautifully, peacefully, and interconnectedly, in free abundance taken care of by my ecosystem and community.

If you want to experience the above with me then check out the education programs I offer!

We are driven to facilitate a deep sense of place, personal empowerment, and self sufficiency by teaching people how to connect to plants and the land. These connections anchor and remind us of our humanness, our lost culture, our part in a wider ecosystem and our need for deep roots culturally, spiritually, and universally.

Our hands-on herbal educational programs draw upon multiple facets of the rich tapestry of botanical knowledge: traditional use, instinct & intuition, medical sciences, research studies and clinical experience. We are committed to building an intentional and inclusive atmosphere where our students can cultivate a well-rounded education that reconnects them with the natural world. Our programs are part of a cultural shift towards greater connection, community, and inter-reliance upon one another and our environment, as well as a focus on preventative healthcare - one that emphasizes individual agency and family health advocacy.

With love, Cameron