Guest Profile: Robert Dale Rogers

Author of The Fern Pharmacy: Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Pharmacology.

Robert has been a student of plant medicine most of his adult life. He is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild and author of over 50 books on medicinal plants of Western Canada. Robert has a Bachelor’s Degree in Botany. He has taught plant medicine for over 40 years and is an avid fan of our indigenous plants and mushrooms. Robert has had a long career in the alternative health field. He was a clinical herbalist for over 18 years (retired). He works as a consultant to various boards and industries advising growers and creating herbal formulas.

Robert and his wife Laurie are owners of Self Heal Distributing and Scents of Wonder essential oils. Robert is the co-director of the Earth Spirit Medicine Program, at Northern Star College.

Website: www.selfhealdistributing.com

Robert Dale Rogers's Shows:

Nov 03, 2025 For millennia Indigenous people have used ferns for food and medicinal purposes. Why aren’t we more familiar with their uses other than decorating or yards and homes? We’ll talk to herbalist Robert Dale Rogers for some insight. He’s the author of The Fern Pharmacy: Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Pharmacology, an encyclopedic collection of the practical uses of ferns modern medicine is just becoming aware of.