I AM RACHEL ALM,

A dreamer and adventurer with an insatiable curiosity, I have dedicated much of my life to the study of botanical medicine. From peace and comfort to a rich array of food and medicine, not to mention the endless awe and wonder of it all, nature has been a constant provider in my life. With the wild and rugged Sacramento mountains as my backdrop, I am gathering, growing, making, and teaching all things herbalism.

As the Lead Instructor for the Herbal Wisdom Institute, I combine my Masters degrees in Medical Herbalism and Education to proudly offer herbal education for plant lovers of all kinds.

With each passing season I spend working with plant medicine, I align more deeply with my heart’s desire. Thanks to the wisdom of many great teachers, including the plants themselves, my greatest lesson in my personal healing journey has been to

S L O W  D O W N … and … L I S T E N.

Open Road Botanicals is an authentic expression of who I am and what brings me great joy. The products I create have been thoughtfully formulated to bring health and healing to those who seek it.