About Oso Botanicals
Oso Botanicals is dedicated to crafting ethically sourced, high-quality herbal products that support well-being and deepen the connection between people and nature. Rooted in Ayurveda and Tibetan traditions, our formulations blend traditional herbal wisdom with modern craftsmanship to create effective and sustainable wellness solutions. More than just a brand, Oso Botanicals serves as an educational platform, offering foraging tours and herbalism courses that empower individuals to identify and use beneficial plants, integrate herbal knowledge into daily life, and cultivate a deeper relationship with the natural world.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is centered on making healing accessible, preserving traditional herbal practices, and fostering a profound connection to nature. We offer thoughtfully formulated herbal wellness and skincare products, hands-on foraging experiences, and an introductory herbalism course to teach the fundamentals of plant-based wellness. Guided by principles of sustainability, ethical sourcing, and high-quality craftsmanship, Oso Botanicals is committed to honoring the earth, empowering individuals through education, and blending beauty with functionality. Whether through our handcrafted remedies or immersive learning experiences, we invite you to embrace the wisdom of botanical wellness and live in harmony with nature.
We believe in a world where healing is accessible, people feel deeply connected to nature, and traditional plant knowledge is preserved. Our products and educational offerings are designed to help individuals align with the rhythms of nature, harness the power of plant-based wellness, and foster self-sufficiency in herbalism.
Herbalists & Founders
Matthew Sabatino is a Master Ayurvedic Practitioner, yoga teacher, chef, forager, and an avid explorer of consciousness. With over 20 years at the stove and even longer in the woods, Matthew loves to share how plants and minerals can be transformed into medicines for our bodies and minds. He completed the 4-year Ayurvedic Dr. program at Alandi Ashram in Boulder, CO, finding his passion for clinical work, and maintains a private clinical practice.
Matthew, using Ayurvedic Medicine as a foundation, incorporates aspects of Sowa Rigpa, TCM, and herbalism from several indigenous traditions of the Americas in his medical practice. He co-founded Oso Botanicals with the intention of incorporating traditional healing wisdom with modern research and understanding to create products that impact people’s lives. He insists on looking at the impact every ingredient used has on the environment, and on crafting medicine from the heart.
Matthew Sabatino
Zaidy Charrón is a Master Ayurvedic Practitioner, bio-regional herbalist, author and yoga teacher (ERYT-500) with over 4,000 hours of education and clinical experience from Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula. She offers Ayurvedic healing through herbal medicine, diet & lifestyle counseling, and seasonal wisdom, while also leading foraging tours in Colorado, teaching Prana Vinyasa yoga, and offering Ayurvedic education courses.
Zaidy’s approach blends Ayurveda, curanderismo, and earth-based practices, drawing inspiration from her Puerto Rican lineage and deep connection to plant medicine. She co-founded Oso Botanicals to bridge ancient herbal traditions with modern wellness, offering ethically sourced, high-quality herbal products and educational experiences that reconnect people to nature’s rhythms.
She sees clients one-on-one both in person in Colorado, and online, offering personalized care and support. Connect with Zaidy directly at zaidycharron.com.
Zaidy Charrón
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