Eat Your Weeds: 7 Ways to Eat Dandelions
Every part of the dandelion can be used for food and medicine. Here are some of our favorite ways to eat dandelions.
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Every part of the dandelion can be used for food and medicine. Here are some of our favorite ways to eat dandelions.
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Spring is the perfect time to connect with herbs. Whether you’re excited to start an herb garden or learn about herbs for spring allergies, John and Tara are here to support your herbal journey this season and beyond.
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This savory oatmeal is a new take on a classic dish with the addition of delicious herbs.
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Looking to expand your herbal knowledge? Check out these recommended herbalist books for beginners and experts alike.
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Here’s how to easily make dandelion coffee in your own kitchen.
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How well do you know chamomile? Dive into the key health benefits of chamomile in this simple guide.
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Discover the proper ways to store herbs to maintain their flavor and potency. Say goodbye to wilted herbs with these helpful tips!
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This is a luxurious recipe that can potentially protect the skin from sun damage. It has a soft and silky feel to it, without leaving an oily feeling. Use it daily in the morning and night to protect your skin from sun damage. It can also be used to hydrate and rejuvenate your skin.
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Maria Christodoulou is an herbalist exploring the wisdom and whimsy of Greek herbal medicine. Follow along as Maria weaves personal stories, science, and history together to offer us a beautiful peek into traditional and contemporary Greek herbalism practices.
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Create your own herbalist garden with our easy-to-follow tips and tricks. Cultivate a variety of medicinal plants and aromatic herbs for your well-being.
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Discover a new way to enjoy dandelion greens with this simple and tasty dandelion salad recipe.
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One of the most common questions we get is folks wondering what all that cloudy, milky, or white stuff is in their tincture. Find out what causes a cloudy tincture and what to do with it.
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How well do you know echinacea? Dive into the key health benefits of echinacea in this simple guide.
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Onion syrup is a traditional remedy for mild coughs and sore throats. Learn how to make this easy remedy in your own kitchen.
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When Anna Rósa Grasalæknir decided to travel to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to teach herbal classes to refugee women, she didn’t know exactly what to expect. Now, she has taught over 500 women and started an organization to continue this vital work. Learn how Anna Rósa founded Helping Herbs and how you can also make a difference in your own community with herbs.
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How well do you know elderberry? Dive into the key health benefits of elderberry in this simple guide.
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Ready to take your herbal skills to the next level in 2024? John and Tara’s herbal guide gives you a simple framework for planning your year like an herbalist. How did Oregon grape root save Tara from having to postpone recent travel plans? Find out…
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Need some daily inspiration for your journaling? Dive into our thought-provoking journaling prompts that will help fuel your creativity and self-reflection.
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Did you know that coffee offers more than just a caffeine boost? Dive into the surprising health benefits of coffee in this concise guide.
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What does it mean to be “trauma informed”? And how can a trauma informed framework help us become better herbalists? In this episode, we dive into these questions and more with trauma specialist Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie.
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Looking for a delicious herbal shortbread cookie recipe? Look no further! This easy-to-follow recipe will have you baking perfect shortbread cookies in no time.
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Discover the beauty and healing gifts of violet flowers with our violet activity book.
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Discover the rich and smooth taste of homemade chai-spiced apple butter. This flavorful spread will elevate your meals support healthy digestion.
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Natural dyeing with herbs is a fantastically fun craft for the whole family. Learn all about herbs while you easily dye fabric.
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Calendula is more than just a pretty flower. Learn about the key health benefits this herb provides, including its ability to soothe skin conditions, ease gut inflammation, and support immune health.
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Explore the amazing benefits of Aloe vera and how it can enhance your wellness routine. From hydrating your skin to supporting your immune system, Aloe vera is a fantastic herbal ally.
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Herbal pastilles are one of the best sore throat remedies around. These are easy to make and tasty…
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We chatted with Nathan Wright the day after he returned from an epic chaga foraging adventure that almost left him lost at night in the Michigan wilderness. Listen as Nathan weaves this riveting story in with his environmental activism work and herbal wisdom.
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Infusing oil with herbs is a simple and rewarding process that can take your herbal apothecary to the next level. Learn how to make an herb-infused oil in this guide!
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Astrology has exploded in popularity in recent years. What does this have to do with herbalism? Well, understanding astrology can help you become a better herbalist. Herbalist and astrologer Sajah Popham is here to teach us how understanding astrology and spagyrics can take our herbal practice to the next level.
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Learn about antiviral herbs and how they work, along with a time-honored herbal formula for symptoms of an upper respiratory viral infection.
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Garlic is more than just a flavor enhancer. It has many health benefits, including supporting healthy immune function, digestion, and more.
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Want to take your cooking to the next level? Unlock the secrets of cooking with herbs and create delicious, aromatic dishes that will impress your family and friends.
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For many herbalists, hawthorn is the first herb they think of for the heart. This hawthorn cordial recipe combines the nourishing qualities of hawthorn with delicious spices that help digestion.
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Whether you already grow lots of herbs or are itching to start an herb garden, Elise and Jeff Higley of Oshala Farm are here to help. Together they draw on years of experience as herbalists and farmers to offer simple steps for growing herbs, scaling up to a commercial herb farm, and running a profitable herbal business.
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Looking for a great root beer recipe? We’ll show you how to make homemade root beer, a healthy version that tastes great too!
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Learn how to make tea with healing herbs at home using our step-by-step guide. This guide shares everything you need to know to make the perfect cup of herbal tea.
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Plantain is is a common plant and a natural bee sting remedy. Enjoy this free bee sting and wasp sting home remedy anywhere.
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Discover the amazing benefits of stinging nettle, a powerful herb known for its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to support seasonal allergies.
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Whether you\’re an adventurous wildcrafter or an herbalist who always sticks to the trail, knowing key survival skills is an essential part of your herbal toolkit. Listen as expert Jason Knight teaches us these key survival skills and shares all about common mistakes to avoid.
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Here’s how easily make pickles with fire cider, a delicious new twist on an heirloom recipe.
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Do you underestimate the power of dandelions? Here’s how to use dandelion as an herbal remedy, along with 3 of dandelion’s benefits.
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Elevate your beverages with these refreshing herbal ice cubes! Experiment with different herbs and enjoy a refreshing twist on your favorite herbal drinks.
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Chanchal Cabrera has drawn on over 35 years of clinical experience and her expertise in holistic oncology to write her new book Holistic Cancer Care: An Herbal Approach to Preventing Cancer, Helping Patients Thrive during Treatment, and Minimizing the Risk of Recurrence. In this episode she shares about her #1 herb for cancer prevention, lifestyle recommendations for cancer prevention and during treatment, herbs for stress management, and more.
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Herbal iced teas are a wonderful way to stay hydrated on warmer days. Learn how to make iced tea with herbs in your own kitchen.
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Want to know the medicinal uses of the herb plantain? Here’s how to use plantain as an herbal remedy, along with 3 of plantain’s benefits.
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Dandelions aren’t just weeds: they can also be a delicious addition to your meals! Check out this tasty dandelion recipe and enjoy the benefits of dandelion flowers.
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Nadine Joseph used to work as a chronically stressed neuroscience researcher. Faced with intense burnout, she turned to herbs and fell in love with adaptogens. Now she runs a successful herbal products company with national distribution. Listen as Nadine shares her journey and how you can take your own herbal business to the next level…
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Becoming an herbalist is a wonderful way to connect people with healing plants. Learn how to become an herbalist here.
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So you’ve made an herbal tincture. Your flowers, leaves, roots, or other herbs have been macerating in a jar for several weeks, infusing the alcohol with their medicine. Now it’s time to strain out the plant matter. What’s the best method? We have two simple ways to show you how to strain tinctures.
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Want to know the medicinal uses of catnip? Here’s how to use catnip as an herbal remedy, along with 3 of catnip’s benefits.
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In this episode of HerbMentor Radio we remember that story is medicine as Shereel Washington shares her wisdom on Black North American Herbalism. Shereel also dives into Black North American Herbalism recipes and shares stories about her experience with herbs like asafoetida and feverfew.
When dealing with a minor burn, potatoes and honey can offer support. Here’s how to easily use these two foods topically on a minor burn.
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Making an herbal lotion at home is a wonderful way to nourish dry skin and add more herbal goodness to your daily skincare routine. Here’s how to easily make lotion in your own kitchen.
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Foraging for edible or medicinal plants? Here’s how to have a fun and rewarding experience without harming the environment or yourself.
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Nada Beydoun and Fatima Matar remind us that herbalism isn’t just about the plants — it’s also about the pollinators. As stewards of milkweed for endangered monarch butterflies, they dive into just how important it is to support both our plant and pollinator friends.
Looking for a natural poison ivy remedy? This common herb and a few other home remedies can help support your body after poison ivy exposure.
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Ready to take your herbal knowledge to the next level? Then it might be time for herbalism school! Learn all about the best schools for herbalism in our simple guide.
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Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to get kids out of the house and into the garden! Here are 4 tips for herb gardening with kids.
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Wildcrafting is a great way to teach children respect for the land while expanding their wisdom of herbs and empowering them to take control of their health. Here’s what you need to know to start wildcrafting with kids.
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Want to know the medicinal uses of yarrow? Here’s how to use yarrow leaf and flower as an herbal remedy, along with some of yarrow’s benefits.
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Having healthy soil is the key to growing a bountiful herb garden. Learn how to mulch your garden and build your soil the natural way.
How to Build Soil: The Key to a Successful Herb Garden Read More »
Herbs often get categorized as either culinary or medicinal, but can they be both? Herbalist Christa Sinadinos draws on over 25 years as a clinical herbalist and medicine maker to answer with an emphatic yes!
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One of the best ways to experience oatstraw\’s benefits, like calming the nervous system, is to make an oatstraw nourishing herbal infusion.
A Deeply Calming Herb: Oatstraw\’s Benefits Read More »
Elderberry is both a delicious food and a potent immune boosting remedy! Get our 5 favorite elderberry recipes for your home apothecary.
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Come for the plants, stay for the party — this is the slogan for the International Herb Symposium, and organizers Rosemary Gladstar and Susan Leopold certainly brought the party to HerbMentor Radio. In this episode, they answer questions like “How do I find my herbal community?” and “What does every beginning herbalist need to know about the plants?”
Drawing an herbal bath is a fantastic way to nourish your body, tend to your nervous system, and luxuriate in a deep self-care ritual.
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Garlic is more than just a tasty culinary herb, it also supports strong immunity. Here’s a simple garlic remedy for fighting colds and flu.
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Still recovering from the stress of the holiday season? John and Tara share 3 key tips for nourishing your nervous system this winter. Plus, they offer a simple guide to planning your herbal year so you can start your new year off right.
From falling in love with essential oils at the mall as a teenager to studying probiotic strains as a Functional Nutritionist, Dr. Keren Dolan\’s holistic herbal path weaves the joy, community care, and science of herbalism all into one. In this episode Dr. Dolan draws on her Functional approach to answer questions like \”How do probiotics work?\” and \”What exactly is an essential oil?\”
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Meghli is a tasty traditional Lebanese spiced rice pudding dessert that is both vegan and gluten-free served during the holiday season and for celebratory events, such as the birth of a baby.
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Explore the many gifts of cinnamon with our free Discovering Cinnamon Herbal Activity Book for kids and kids at heart.
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Luxuriate in this moisturizing herbal cream made with nutritive seaweed. This is the perfect cream for dry skin!
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Handcrafted herbal tea blends make for a simply beautiful gift for friends and family. Here’s how to make your own…
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Making a decoction is a simple way to enjoy the nourishing gifts of hearty roots, berries, and barks. Here’s how to make your own herbal decoction.
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Most people think of poke and burdock as pesky weeds, but herbalists like Corinna Wood know that these prolific plants are full of healing gifts. Corinna shares how we can create home remedies with these herbs that will nourish our bodies this fall and beyond. Listen as she draws on her years of experience as an educator and herbalist to share the key to seasonal self-care.
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Preparing and enjoying a pumpkin spice herbal latte is a perfect way to welcome autumn. This herbal latte is deeply nourishing and tastes delicious.
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Want to experience the benefits of tinctures but don’t ingest alcohol? Try making a glycerite! A glycerite is an herbal extract made with vegetable glycerine.
How to Make Glycerites: An Alcohol-Free Herbal Remedy Read More »
Making herbal care packages is a beautiful way to help our loved ones feel nourished no matter where they are.
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The phrase “food is medicine” gets casually tossed around a lot these days, but herbalist Mimi Prunella Hernandez really lives by this principle. Mimi draws on the influence of her Granny healers and her background in biochemistry to weave herbs into her everyday life. She works with the herbs that grow all around her — including sunflowers and prickly pear cactus — to make vinegars, honey, wine, tea, and even frosting. Listen as Mimi shares her simple tips for bringing common herbs into your own kitchen…
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This herbal body butter recipe is nourishing and will keep your skin hydrated all summer long.
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Tasha and Devon Greenwood are the founders of MXED GREENS, an herb shop that uplifts queer community and prioritizes accessibility through a sliding scale model. In this episode we discuss queer and trans inclusive healthcare, key advise for new business owners, how to work with seaweeds, and more.
One of the easiest herbal remedies you can make with fresh or dried herbs is a poultice. This topical remedy is an effective remedy for bug bites, pain, muscle cramps, and more.
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When you have an abundance of fresh herbs on your hands, knowing how to dry herbs at home is a fantastic way to preserve your harvest. Whether you are drying flowers, leaves, roots, stems, or seeds, there are several different methods you can use to dry your herbs. These methods include using a dehydrator, using
When you start studying herbs it can feel like you need to find the best herb school, the best herb books, and the best way to study herbs. But after studying and teaching herbalism for the last few decades, jim mcdonald can definitively say that there’s no one “right way” to learn about herbs. Here’s what to do instead…
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Here’s how to make a delicious oregano pesto with fresh herbs that will delight even the pickiest of eaters.
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One of my favorite things about being an herbalist is delighting my loved ones with all of the creative herbal concoctions I bring to potlucks. Last week was one of my housemate’s birthdays, and to celebrate her, my friends and I decided to have a little dinner party. I offered to create a signature mocktail
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Quench your thirst on these hot summer days with a glass of Horchata. In this recipe for Horchata, Jocelyn adds marshmallow root, cinnamon, and mullein for a soothing herbal treat.
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Want to create an herb garden but don’t know how to start? Juliet Blankespoor draws on her decades of experience as an herbalist and gardener to help you start an herb garden the simple way.
Learning how to make herb tinctures empowers the health of you and your family. This skill will save you money and rapidly grow your apothecary.
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An herbal salve is a versatile topical remedy that can gently soothe and nourish the skin. This simple remedy is fun to make with kids, and it’s a wonderful gift to share with loved ones.
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Abi Huff is an ever-evolving community and clinical herbalist, educator, medicine maker, intuitive life strategist, healing justice organizer, and overall plant nerd. We discuss ancestral herbalism, being a politicized herbalist, food as medicine, and herbs for the nervous system.
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Having an effective facial cleanser is a must-have part of any skincare routine. Learn how to make The Queen of Hungary’s water, a gentle cleanser that draws on the healing gifts of rose and chamomile to tone and nourish the skin.
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Elderberry can ward off upper respiratory infections and shorten the duration of colds and flu. This simple recipe for elderberry syrup can empower the health of you and your loved ones.
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Is your family struggling with seasonal allergies? Kids and adults alike will love these delicious elderflower popsicles that offer relief for persistent seasonal allergies.
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CoreyPine Shane is a Holistic Clinical Herbalist who founded the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine. He is the author of Southeast Medicinal Plants: 106 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness.
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Welcome in the radiant joy of spring with this rich, uplifting elixir. This heart-gladdening vinegar makes a delicious addition to cocktails, mocktails, salads, and more.
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Jocelyn Boreta is an herbalist and co-founder of the Botanical Bus, a bilingual mobile herb clinic serving Latinx and Indigenous farm workers in Sonoma County.
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What if your lawn was full of herbs that could heal your family, support pollinators, and nourish the soil? Here’s how growing common herbs like dandelions and chickweed in your lawn can support the health of your family and the planet.
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Do you feel intimidated by growing your own herbs? Here’s how to start an herb garden with five healing, easy-to-grow herbs.
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