DR. CHRISTOPHER HOBBS is a fourth-generation, internationally renowned herbalist, licensed acupuncturist, author, clinician, botanist, mycologist, and research scientist with over 35 years of experience with herbal medicine.
Christopher has a doctorate from UC Berkeley in phylogenetics, evolutionary biology and phytochemistry. He is also a founding member of the American Herbalists Guild.
This site is dedicated to all who love and are inspired by the natural world, especially the green world and kingdom Fungi.
Step into the legend of the Amanita—one of the world’s most iconic and storied mushrooms, celebrated in art, folklore, and forest lore for centuries.🍄
#christopherhobbs #herbalwisdom #plantmedicine #mushroom
In short: Heavenly Blue Morning Glory seeds contain LSA, traditionally used in Mesoamerican rituals for divination. While they can produce altered states, modern use carries risks from both natural side effects and chemical seed treatments, so caution is essential.
#psychedelic
🌿 Poison Oak in the Seasonal Shift 🍂
As summer winds down, Poison Oak begins changing — its green leaves often turning hints of red, orange, or yellow. This is a good time to refresh your eye and remember: “Leaves of three, let it be.”
✨ Quick tips:
• Wash skin, clothes, and tools right away if you think you’ve brushed against it.
• Oatmeal baths, Plantain, or Jewelweed can help soothe irritation.
With a little awareness, we can continue enjoying the outdoors safely as the seasons change.
Thank you for walking the plant path with me🌿
-Dr. Christopher Hobbs
#poisonoak #plantsafety #herbalist #outdoorsafety #christopherhobbs
Tall beauty, gentle healer 🌸—the hollyhock (Alcea rosea) has graced gardens for centuries. Traditionally, its petals and roots were brewed to soothe sore throats, calm skin irritation, and bring a touch of old-world charm to cottage gardens.
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🍄✨ Medicinal Mushrooms Giveaway ✨📖
It’s been such a joyful few weeks connecting with the herbal and mycology community — first at Mycology Outside @northsporemushrooms, then at the International Herb Symposium @herbsymposium.
I always come home from these gatherings inspired and grateful.
To share that gratitude, I’d love to gift one of you a signed copy of my book, “Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide.”
Here’s how to enter:
1. Follow this page
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend who loves mushrooms, herbs, or natural wellness (each tag = one entry, unlimited tags welcome!)
🌟 Bonus entry: Share this post to your story and tag me!
Thank you for walking the plant and mushroom path with me,
Dr. Christopher Hobbs 🌿🍄
#medicinalmushrooms #mushroomlover #herbalism #plantmedicine #fungalwisdom #naturalhealing #herbswithhobbs #bookgiveaway
✨ The mysterious Queen of the Night in full bloom — a rare, midnight miracle that graces the world for just a few fleeting hours. 🌙🤍 #QueenOfTheNight #EpiphyllumOxypetalum #NightBloomingBeauty#flower #christopherhobbs #herbalwisdom
🍄 Exciting news! I’ll be at Mycology Outside 2025 this weekend at The Ecology School in Maine — a full weekend of foraging, workshops, and mushroom education. @northsporemushrooms 🌿
If you’d like to dive deeper before then, check out my book Christopher Hobb’s Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide 📖✨
See you there!
Dr. Christopher Hobbs
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🍄🟫Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) is one of the most well-known medicinal mushrooms, valued for its immune-supportive properties and beautiful fan-like bands of color.
I’ll be sharing more about mushrooms like this one in person very soon! Join me at Mycology Outside 2025 at The Ecology School in Maine, September 5th–7th, for a weekend of mushroom education, foraging, cultivation, cooking, and more. @northsporemushrooms
Thank you for walking the plant (and mushroom) path with me! 🌿
Christopher Hobbs
#turkeytail #trametesversicolor #mushroommedicine #mycologyoutside2025 #northspore #drchristopherhobbs #medicinalmushrooms #fungi #foraging #herbalmedicine
First and foremost, let us slow down for a moment each day and offer gratitude for the incredible intelligence of the natural world, of which we are a part.🌿
The plants are generous teachers. Their wisdom reaches us not only through medicine, but also through the quiet ways they invite us to pause, notice, and reconnect.
📖 The Generosity of Plants, gathered by @rosemarygladstar, is a beautiful collection of wisdom from the herbal community — a reminder of how deeply we are nourished by plants and by each other.
🌱 What are you most grateful for in the plant world today?
#herbalwisdom #plantintelligence #christopherhobbs #rosemarygladstar #thegenerosityofplants #herbalcommunity #herbalism #gratitudepractice
🍃Stinging Nettles – Nature’s Prickly Paradox
Stinging nettles may look intimidating, but once cooked they lose their sting and reveal one of the most nutrient-dense greens around. Per cup, they’re loaded with protein, calcium (more than milk!), magnesium, iron, potassium, and a powerhouse mix of vitamins and antioxidants. Traditionally used for energy, bone strength, allergies, skin health, and as a spring detox tonic — nettles are proof that sometimes the sting is worth it.
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🥣 Nettle–Potato (or Yam) Soup Recipe
Ingredients
• 4 cups fresh nettle tops (tender, before flowering)
• 2 medium potatoes (or 1 large yam/sweet potato), cubed
• 1 medium onion (optional)
• 4–5 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter (optional)
• Seasonings: salt, pepper, curry powder, or spices of choice
Directions
1. Sauté onion in oil/butter (optional).
2. Add potatoes/yam + broth, simmer ~15 min until tender.
3. Add nettle tops, simmer 5 min until wilted and bright green.
4. Season to taste.
5. Blend until smooth and creamy.
🌶️ Variation: Add coconut milk + curry spices for a silky, aromatic twist.
#StingingNettles #HerbalMedicine #HealingPlants #Foraging #WildFoods #NaturalWellness #HerbalRemedies #PlantBasedHealing #NettleSoup #Superfoods#christopherhobbs #herbalremedies #herbalwisdom
🌸 Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) 🌸
With its stunning, otherworldly blooms and gentle calming properties, passionflower has long captivated both the eyes and the nervous system. Native to the southeastern United States, Passiflora incarnata was traditionally used by Indigenous peoples and later by European herbalists to calm the spirit, promote restful sleep, and soothe a restless heart.
Modern research supports its use as a mild sedative and anxiolytic, particularly helpful for:
– Calming racing thoughts before bed
– Easing situational anxiety
– Supporting deep, natural sleep without grogginess
– Relaxing nervous tension in the body
Passionflower works gently but effectively, making it a wonderful ally for both day and night — especially when blended with other nervines like lemon balm, skullcap, or oatstraw.
✨ Curious to learn more about passionflower and other plant allies for stress and anxiety?
🌿 Comment “WORKSHOP” below and I’ll send you a link to register for my upcoming workshop: Living Well in the Age of Anxiety
Thank you for walking the plant path with me 🌿
Christopher Hobbs
#passionflower #passifloraincarnata #herbsforsleep #plantmedicine #calmingherbs #nervines #christopherhobbs #herbalwisdom #stressrelief #herbalremedies #livingwellintheageofanxiety #naturalcalm #herbalnervines
🌿Meet Vitex agnus-castus
Known as chaste tree berry, Vitex has a long tradition of use in women’s health, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. The berries support the body’s natural hormonal rhythms and have traditionally been used to ease PMS symptoms, support fertility, and help with the transition through menopause.
💡 How it works
Vitex acts on the pituitary gland, gently influencing the balance of estrogen and progesterone—helping the body restore its own natural rhythm over time.
🍇 Traditional Preparation
The berries are most often taken as tincture or capsule, though herbal teas can also be made.
🌱 A reminder: Vitex works gradually and is most effective when taken consistently over several months.
Have you used Vitex before? Share your experience below!
Comment VITEX for more herbal wisdom straight to your inbox ✉️
Thank you for walking the plant path with me 🌿
Christopher Hobbs
#vitex #agnuscastus #herbalmedicine #plantwisdom #womenshealth #herbalhealing #hormonebalance #herbalremedies #christopherhobbs #plantpath
Meet Pulsatilla 🌸
Also known as wind flower, this gentle remedy has long been used in traditional herbal medicine for emotional balance and physical relief.
Often called upon for mood swings, weepiness, and hormonal imbalances, Pulsatilla supports those who feel emotionally sensitive or out of sorts — especially during hormonal shifts like PMS or menopause.
It’s also traditionally used for respiratory complaints, sinus congestion, and earaches that feel worse in warm rooms and better in fresh air.
✨ A plant of softness, sensitivity, and support.
Have you ever worked with Pulsatilla?
#pulsatilla #herbalremedies #plantmedicine #naturalhealing #christopherhobbs #nervines #emotionalbalance #botanicalmedicine #homeopathy #herbalwisdom
Mark your calendars! I’m thrilled to be a part of Mycology Outside 2025 in Maine — September 5–7.
Join us for a weekend retreat celebrating all things mushrooms — from foraging and cultivation to cooking and mushroom-inspired art. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned mycophile, this event is for you!
Held at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine, it’s a gathering you won’t forget 🍄
Get your tickets at northspore.com @northsporemushrooms
#mycology #mushroomeducation #mycophile #drchristopherhobbs #northspore #fungiworkshops #mushroomID
Meet the Silk Tree 🌸 (Albizia julibrissin) — also called He Huan Hua or the “Tree of Happiness” in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This delicate, fragrant flower is more than just a visual delight — it’s known for its calming and uplifting effects on the spirit. Traditionally used to ease grief, anxiety, and emotional tension, Albizia is a gentle nervine that supports the heart and mind.
Both the bark and the blossoms are used in herbal preparations — think tinctures, teas, and powdered extracts.
Have you worked with silk tree before?
Thank you for walking the plant path with me 🌿
Christopher Hobbs
#silktree #albiziajulibrissin #treeofhappiness #herbalism #nervineherbs #calmingherbs #tcmherbs #drchristopherhobbs #herbalremedies #plantwisdom #hehuanhua
📖 From the Archives: Valerian – The Relaxing and Sleep Herb 🌿
I wrote this book on valerian many years ago. What I love about valerian is that it meets you where you are — whether you need to unwind after a long day or drop into deeper rest. It’s one of my favorite herbs to support relaxation, ease tension, and promote deep, restful sleep.
Want to learn more about valerian and other natural tools for anxiety relief?
🌱 Comment “WORKSHOP” below and I’ll send you a link to register for my upcoming online workshop:
Living Well in the Age of Anxiety
#valerian #herbalism #christopherhobbs #plantwisdom #nervines #herbalremedies #calmthenerves #sleepnaturally #botanicalmedicine #wildmedicine #healingplants #herbaltradition #livingwellintheageofanxiety
Comment VALERIAN for more herbal wisdom straight to your inbox 🌿
Wall Valerian is a lesser-known but powerful plant in the herbal world — often growing wild along rocky slopes, walls, and woodland edges.
Traditionally used as a calming nervine and gentle sedative, valerian root has long been valued for supporting sleep, easing anxiety, and relaxing the nervous system. Its earthy scent might be strong, but its medicine runs deep — helping body and mind settle into rest.
Whether tinctured, steeped, or powdered, valerian reminds us to slow down and soften.
Have you used valerian in your practice or daily life? 🌙
Share your experience below ⬇️
Christopher Hobbs
#valerian #wallvalerian #nervineherbs #sleepherbs #relaxation #herbalremedies #plantwisdom #drchristopherhobbs #naturalcalm #herbalmedicine
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Dr. Hobbs's News
New Workshop Series: Hypnosis, Health & Traditional Mushrooms
Join Dr. Hobbs and Rainya Dann for a 2-month transformational webinar blending hypnosis, herbal medicine, and microdosing. Begins October 4.
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Poison Oak with Dr. Christopher Hobbs
🌿 Poison Oak in the Seasonal Shift 🍂
As summer winds down, Poison Oak begins changing — its green leaves often turning hints of red, orange, or yellow. This is a good time to refresh your eye and remember: “Leaves of three, let it be.”
✨ Quick tips:
• Wash skin, clothes, and tools right away if you think you’ve brushed against it.
• Oatmeal baths, Plantain, or Jewelweed can help soothe irritation.
With a little awareness, we can continue enjoying the outdoors safely as the seasons change.
Thank you for walking the plant path with me🌿
-Dr. Christopher Hobbs
#poisonoak #plantsafety #herbalist #outdoorsafety #christopherhobbs
Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) with Christopher Hobbs
🍄✨ Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) is one of the most well-known medicinal mushrooms, valued for its immune-supportive properties and beautiful fan-like bands of color.
I’ll be sharing more about mushrooms like this one in person very soon! Join me at Mycology Outside 2025 at The Ecology School in Maine, September 5th–7th, for a weekend of mushroom education, foraging, cultivation, cooking, and more. 🌲
🌿 Thank you for walking the plant (and mushroom) path with me! 🌿
— Christopher Hobbs
#turkeytail #trametesversicolor #mushroommedicine #mycologyoutside2025 #northspore #drchristopherhobbs #medicinalmushrooms #fungi #foraging #herbalmedicine
Motherwort with Christopher Hobbs
🌿 Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is one of those plants that seems to offer comfort wherever it goes — to the womb, the heart, the nerves. A long-standing ally in traditional herbalism, and now supported by emerging clinical and laboratory research, this plant has many gifts to share.
✨ Here are just a few of motherwort’s key uses:
– To support and benefit the heart
– To move the blood and ease pain
– To relieve menstrual cramps and tension
– To reduce inflammation in the body
– To soothe the spirit and calm anxious moods
Whether in tincture, tea, or a homemade decoction, motherwort offers deep, grounded support to those who walk with her.
Thank you for walking the plant path with me 🌿
Christopher Hobbs
#motherwort #leonuruscardiaca #herbsfortheheart #plantmedicine #anxietyrelief #nervines #botanicalmedicine #christopherhobbs #herbalwisdom #herbalremedies #livingwell #calmingherbs #livingwellintheageofanxiety
Motherwort with Christopher Hobbs
🌿 Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) – a steadfast ally for the heart and the nerves.
Motherwort is a beloved herb among herbalists — a hardy member of the mint family that grows abundantly once invited into the garden.
Traditionally used to move the blood and support the heart, motherwort has also been a comforting remedy for easing menstrual cramps. And now, emerging research shows that a concentrated extract of the flowering tops may help ease anxiety and gently calm the nervous system.
One of my favorite ways to prepare it is simple:
– Simmer the fresh or dried herb for 15 minutes
– Blend it once cooled, and add a little honey if desired
– Add 1 tsp per pint of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) to help preserve
– Store in the fridge for up to 2–3 weeks
– Take 1 tsp twice daily as needed
Thank you for walking the plant path with me 🌿
#motherwort #leonuruscardiaca #nervinetonic #anxietyrelief #herbalmedicine #calmingherbs #plantwisdom #christopherhobbs #botanicalmedicine #livingwellwithplants #nervoussystemsupport #herbalremedies #livingwellintheageofanxiety
Vitex agnus-castus with Christopher Hobbs
🌿 Meet Vitex agnus-castus
Known as chaste tree berry, Vitex has a long tradition of use in women’s health, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. The berries support the body’s natural hormonal rhythms and are often used to help regulate menstrual balance, ease PMS symptoms, encourage fertility, and support the transition through menopause.
💡 How it works
Vitex acts on the pituitary gland, gently influencing the balance of estrogen and progesterone—helping the body restore its own natural rhythm over time.
🍇 Traditional Preparation
The berries are most often taken as tincture or capsule, though herbal teas can also be made.
🌱 A reminder: Vitex works gradually and is most effective when taken consistently over several months.
Have you used Vitex before? Share your experience below!
Thank you for walking the plant path with me 🌿
Christopher Hobbs
#vitex #agnuscastus #herbalmedicine #plantwisdom #womenshealth #herbalhealing #hormonebalance #herbalremedies #christopherhobbs #plantpath
Pulsatilla with Christopher Hobbs
Meet Pulsatilla 🌸
Also known as wind flower, this gentle remedy has long been used in traditional herbal medicine for emotional balance and physical relief.
Often called upon for mood swings, weepiness, and hormonal imbalances, Pulsatilla supports those who feel emotionally sensitive or out of sorts — especially during hormonal shifts like PMS or menopause.
It’s also traditionally used for respiratory complaints, sinus congestion, and earaches that feel worse in warm rooms and better in fresh air.
✨ A plant of softness, sensitivity, and support.
Have you ever worked with Pulsatilla?
#pulsatilla #herbalremedies #plantmedicine #naturalhealing #christopherhobbs #nervines #emotionalbalance #botanicalmedicine #homeopathy #herbalwisdom
Silk Tree with Christopher Hobbs
Meet the Silk Tree 🌸 (Albizia julibrissin) — also called He Huan Hua or the “Tree of Happiness” in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This delicate, fragrant flower is more than just a visual delight — it’s known for its calming and uplifting effects on the spirit. Traditionally used to ease grief, anxiety, and emotional tension, Albizia is a gentle nervine that supports the heart and mind.
Both the bark and the blossoms are used in herbal preparations — think tinctures, teas, and powdered extracts.
Have you worked with silk tree before?
Thank you for walking the plant path with me 🌿
Christopher Hobbs
#silktree #albiziajulibrissin #treeofhappiness #herbalism #nervineherbs #calmingherbs #tcmherbs #drchristopherhobbs #herbalremedies #plantwisdom #hehuanhua
Silk Tree with Christopher Hobbs
Meet the Silk Tree 🌸 (Albizia julibrissin) — also called He Huan Hua or the “Tree of Happiness” in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This delicate, fragrant flower is more than just a visual delight — it’s known for its calming and uplifting effects on the spirit. Traditionally used to ease grief, anxiety, and emotional tension, Albizia is a gentle nervine that supports the heart and mind.
Both the bark and the blossoms are used in herbal preparations — think tinctures, teas, and powdered extracts.
Have you worked with silk tree before?
Thank you for walking the plant path with me 🌿
Christopher Hobbs
#silktree #albiziajulibrissin #treeofhappiness #herbalism #nervineherbs #calmingherbs #tcmherbs #drchristopherhobbs #herbalremedies #plantwisdom #hehuanhua
Silk Tree with Christopher Hobbs
Meet the Silk Tree 🌸 (Albizia julibrissin) — also called He Huan Hua or the “Tree of Happiness” in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This delicate, fragrant flower is more than just a visual delight — it’s known for its calming and uplifting effects on the spirit. Traditionally used to ease grief, anxiety, and emotional tension, Albizia is a gentle nervine that supports the heart and mind.
Both the bark and the blossoms are used in herbal preparations — think tinctures, teas, and powdered extracts.
Have you worked with silk tree before?
Thank you for walking the plant path with me 🌿
Christopher Hobbs
#silktree #albiziajulibrissin #treeofhappiness #herbalism #nervineherbs #calmingherbs #tcmherbs #drchristopherhobbs #herbalremedies #plantwisdom #hehuanhua
Herb Walk
Garlic
Allium sativum
Garlic acts as a warming herb for the digestion and respiratory tract, and is the “herbal antibiotic,” and much more.
Cactus
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Cactus is the spectacular night-blooming cereus of Jamaica and Cuba.
Burdock
Arctium lappa
Burdock is a blood purifier commonly used for skin problems such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
Black Cohosh
Cimicifuga racemosa
Black cohosh preparations are useful for hot flashes and depression during menopause.
Ginseng
Panax ginseng
Use ginseng for chronic fatigue, convalescence, lethargy, depression, and chronic infections related to immune weakness, especially if you’re over forty-five.
