In the Clinic with Camille

In this episode, I break down practical strategies for dosing compounded liquid extracts and tinctures, explaining how to convert herb grams to milliliters using ratios (e.g., 1:5), estimating effective dose ranges, and weighing factors like client sensitivity, alcohol exposure, cost, and strength of the formula.

We'll briefly discuss alternatives: infusions, decoctions, and other ways to be more cost effective.

In this short episode of In the Clinic with Camille, I’m sharing a simple idea that guides how I think about marketing and promoting a 1:1 practice: treat other people the way you want to be treated. When it comes to newsletters, social media, and outreach, it can be tempting to automate everything or follow tactics that promise maximum reach. I talk about why that doesn't tend to work. 

I invite you to instead think about how you prefer to find a practitioner for yourself or someone you care about. What actually helps you feel connected, seen, and confident in someone’s work? My experience is that an interesting but imperfect piece of content or meeting someone individually is far more useful than blasting generic content everywhere.

Camille interviews artist Julia Orquera Bianco and herbalist Meghan Henshaw about their collaborative zine that celebrates seven medicinal plants from the Ohio River Valley.

They discuss the creative process, research at the Lloyd Library, connections with United Plant Savers, and how the project blends botanical art, conservation, and practical herbal knowledge.

Join us to hear about plant cultivation, harvesting, medicine-making, and how the zine came into being. 

Episode Links

Meghan's website: Ocotillo Herbals (zine available here)

Q'Enti website: purchase the zine and other art from people indigenous to S. America

Julia's website: more art!

Lloyd Library in Cincinnati 

United Plant Savers Deep Ecology Fellowship

If you read monographs of hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), you'll often see a note about how the plant is rich in vitamins and minerals, including iron. In this episode, I share some research I came across recently suggesting that a typical water infusion of the calyces (about 12 g) yields only ~1.25 mg iron and of that roughly 30% is extractable (0.375 mg), leading to the conclusion that hibiscus is not a substantial source of dietary iron.

It's still a lovely herb for so many other reasons, but it's probably for the best if we don't imply that it's a good source of iron!

Resources

Oyewole, A. O., & Diosady, L. L. (2023). Evaluating the potential of Hibiscus sabdariffa beverage to address the prevalence of iron deficiency in sub-Saharan Africa. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire, 188, 115433. 

It's not too late to join Herbs for Nutritionists: Immune and Cardiovascular Support to learn more about hibiscus and 15 other herbs that can easily be added to a nutrition practice. 16 NPCE available.

In this episode of In the Clinic with Camille, I share some follow-up thoughts from my recent supplement deep dive class, focusing on smarter supplementing. We explore the broad definition of supplements in the U.S., including vitamins, minerals, herbs, and protein products, and discuss the challenges around recommending supplements for long-term disease prevention. I clarify how taking isolated nutrients differs from consuming whole herbs or foods, and why it’s important to be thoughtful about what we recommend to clients, especially when evidence for long-term benefits is limited.

If you’re curious about supplements and want to dig deeper, it’s not too late to join the 2026 Supplement Deep Dive. Thanks for listening 💚

Resources

2026 Supplement Deep Dive ($350)

January Deep Dive Class: Smarter Supplementing ($45; included in full deep dive) 

February Deep Dive Class: Supplements to Support Athletic Performance with Jaclyn Sklaver ($45; included in full deep dive)