https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/a444687f-9880-4b41-b2fa-0602bfeb3a6e If you live in the American Southwest, chances are you’re familiar with piñon pine (Pinus edulis and other species). But while this rugged tree is most often celebrated for its nourishing nuts, its needles, resin, and aromatic presence offer a whole world of medicine just waiting to be explored. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Briana Wiles to explore the many gifts of piñon pine. She shares how this beloved conifer can support everything from the lungs and immune system to the skin and nervous system, while also bringing an unexpected sense of grounding and brightness. Along the way, we talk about what it really means to build a relationship with a plant and how working deeply with one herb can open up countless possibilities. Briana works with piñon extensively, and she shares a wide range of creative, practical ways to use it—from aromatic steams to infused oils and even unexpected culinary delights. Her recipe for Piñon Tallow is especially versatile, with uses that extend from the kitchen to your daily skin care routine. Be sure to download your beautifully illustrated recipe card from the resource section below! By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► How aromatics like piñon can shift your experience of stress and bring back your emotional “sparkle” ► What makes conifer resins so supportive for the skin ► How piñon can support the lungs during seasonal transitions ► Ten herbal preparations for piñon, including some surprising culinary uses (piñon coffee, anyone?) ► When tallow works beautifully for the skin—and when it might be best to avoid ► and so much more… For those of you who don’t know her, Briana Wiles is a master herbalist, author, mother of two, and the founder of Rooted Apothecary. She is the author of Mountain States Foraging and Mountain States Medicinal Plants, and teaches nationally through immersive plant camps, courses, and community education. When she’s not in the apothecary or teaching, Briana can be found growing herbs and cut flowers on her homestead, making remedies at the kitchen table, or exploring the outdoors with her kids. Her work centers on helping families and communities reconnect with plants as everyday allies for health, resilience, and relationship with the land. I’m delighted to share our conversation with you today! -- RESOURCES -- ► Get your free, downloadable recipe card, plus herbal goodies every Wednesday when you sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/4u6xUED ► Access the transcript for this episode here: https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/podcast222.html ► Briana’s website: https://www.rooted-apothecary.com/ ► Briana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedapothecary/ ► Briana’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootedapothecary ► Are you looking for high quality dried herbs? My recommendation is Mountain Rose Herbs. Click here to check them out: https://bit.ly/3ms3vQ2. You can also look for local places to buy herbs near you in my directory here: https://bit.ly/3NRQq0U -- DISCLOSURE -- I’m a huge fan of Mountain Rose Herbs and will often share referral links to buy herbs or herbal supplies at their online herbal apothecary. By using the above affiliate link, you help support this channel. Thanks! -- TIMESTAMPS -- 00:39 - Introduction to Briana Wiles + Briana’s plant path 16:22 - What Briana loves about piñon pine 18:38 - Piñon Tallow recipe 22:20 - Tips for sourcing or preparing quality tallow 24:35 - Why use tallow on the skin? 29:01 - Healing properties of piñon tallow 30:08 - Benefits and herbal preparations of piñon 34:09 - How Briana’s family history helped shaped her as an herbalist 38:27 - Briana’s current herbal projects 44:56 - What Briana thinks herbs are especially good at teaching humans 50:36 - Student spotlight 51:45 - Herbal tidbit -- SWEATER PATTERN -- Yes, I did knit my sweater! Pattern is: Very V Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs -- DISCLAIMER -- The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition. Fri, 01 May 2026 08:29:28 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/a444687f-9880-4b41-b2fa-0602bfeb3a6e All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.