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The Plant Path

with Sajah & Whitney Popham, founders of The School of Evolutionary Herbalism. Herbalist, Spagyricist, Medical Astrologer

The Plant Path is a window into the world of the herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don"t just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with

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12:34

Is Cholesterol REALLY the problem?

The Plant Path ·

2022/06/15

Although the conventional approach to lowering cholesterol often includes medication, adopting a holistic perspective and taking a multifaceted approach can help you absolve the root of the problem and allay symptoms. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: What cholesterol is and the roles it plays in the body How high cholesterol impacts health The conventional versus herbal approach to addressing high cholesterol Critical herbal categories and herbs for lowering cholesterol How to eat for healthy

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21:52

Your Herbal First-Aid Kit

The Plant Path ·

2022/06/08

Everyone experiences scrapes, cuts, and bruises at times. Therefore, everyone could benefit from an herbal first-aid kit at home. Simple and straightforward, herbal wound care is the best step to take if you’re new to herbalism, and always nice to refresh on if you’re advanced. In today’s episode you’ll learn: The herbal approach to wound care The main herbal actions used in herbal wound care Specific herbs and their indications When to use moistening or drying herbs Why beeswax based

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09:09

Learning to Listen: How Much of an Herb Should You Use?

The Plant Path ·

2022/06/01

Low dosing and high dosing with herbal medicine are two practices as old as herbalism itself. So which one is better, and which should you use in your practice? As you will see, there are unique benefits attributed to both, as well as circumstances where one may be favored over the other. In this week's episode you'll learn: -Low dosing and high dosing are two valid and well practiced methods in herbalism. -Low dosing focuses on subtly shifting the vital body by using 1-3 drops of herbal medicine

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32:29

How to Treat a Condition You’ve Never Heard Of

The Plant Path ·

2022/05/25

As an herbalist, facing a condition you’ve never heard of is a rite of passage. However, how you respond is up to you. There’s a universal method you can employ when treating all conditions- familiar or ones you’ve never heard of. By using postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) to illustrate this method, you’ll learn: How to approach a condition you've never heard of What the six tissue states are and how they express themselves in disease Which herbs alleviate the various tissue state

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14:57

Not Just Candy: How to Use Licorice Root Safely

The Plant Path ·

2022/05/24

Licorice is likely one of the most commonly used herbs across the world because it has such a wide range of effects and ways it can be used. Despite its popularity, there are contraindications that are often overlooked. This herb can increase blood pressure in both healthy and vulnerable populations. However, by understanding its effects on the cardiovascular system and how to use it safely, you can use this herb confidently in your herbal practice. In today’s episode, you’ll learn about: The

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22:09

Logistics of Seeing Clients

The Plant Path ·

2022/05/11

Running a private practice can be difficult, especially when you’ve never learned the logistics of how to do so in school. Although you can learn through trial and error, there are some tried and true practices you can implement to increase your professionalism and proficiency as a practicing herbalist. In today’s episode you’ll learn: The different ways you can meet with clients How long your consultations should be How to determine the correct remedy Different ways to ensure your client

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49:39

Reawakening a Culture of Connection Through Folk...

The Plant Path ·

2022/05/03

Kami Mcbride is an herbalist and author who has helped thousands of people over the last thirty years with her practice. Her expertise lies with herbal-infused oils, a simple and practical medicine-making technique that helps you heal yourself and connect with the Earth. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: About Kami’s inspiring path to herbalism The difference between herbal-infused oils and essential oils What makes herbal infused oils such a unique herbal medicine Ways to incorporate herbal

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23:43

Ayurvedic Herbal Body Oiling to Balance your Dosha

The Plant Path ·

2022/04/27

Abhyanga is the Ayurvedic practice of self massage using oil. It is a simple and luxurious practice you will look forward to each day and provides many health benefits. Abhyanga is profoundly grounding, soothes the mind, balances your dosha, and strengthens your health through stimulating circulation and lymphatic movement In today’s episode, you’ll learn: The physical, mental, and emotional benefits of Abhyanga The three doshas and their defining characteristics Traditional techniques for

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11:36

Birth Chart Conjunct Human: What to Look For in a...

The Plant Path ·

2022/03/23

The natal chart, also known as the birth chart, can be a powerful assessment tool in your astro-herbalism practice. Although analyzing a natal chart may seem daunting at first, there are specific planetary placements you can study that reveal information about your physical characteristics, health patterns, and overall constitution. This information can help you understand underlying imbalances that fuel disease and how to absolve it at its root using natural health protocols. In today’s episode,

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25:45

The Celestial Language of Plants

The Plant Path ·

2022/03/16

Medical astrology can transform the way you see and work with people. However, did you know you can also use it to better understand the plants? By learning about the planetary forces and the ways they express themselves through medicinal herbs, you can gain a deeper understanding of how and why the plants work the way they do, as well as how they interact with the body. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn: About the intersection of medical astrology and herbalism The problem with

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23:35

Six Steps to Herbal Competence and Confidence

The Plant Path ·

2022/02/02

The two most common roadblocks an herbalist will face in their path is the fear that they lack the competence and confidence necessary to be a good practitioner. While it might feel more comfortable to read herbal books than to speak with people, the role of the herbalist isn’t to simply amass knowledge, but to use what they’ve learned to help people! By resolving these two fears, you can unlock your potential as an herbal healer and help people experience vibrant health. In this week’s episode,

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10:56

The Missing Piece of Your Herbal Equation

The Plant Path ·

2022/01/26

There are two parts to studying herbalism: Understanding the body and understanding the herbs used to treat it. Unfortunately, one of these often gets forgotten, leading to a practice that is deficient in essential information. To become a proficient herbalist, you must become fluent in the language of the two worlds of plants and people, which so vividly mirror each other. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn: The importance of understanding the body How your knowledge of the body intersects with

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15:30

Your Body: More Than a Machine

The Plant Path ·

2022/01/19

The body can be viewed as an ecosystem or machine, and these varying paradigms significantly impact how you view and treat disease, and certainly how you use herbal medicines. With each offering a unique perspective to healing, it’s the combination of both that is stronger than its parts. In this week’s blog post, you’ll learn: What vitalism is and why it matters The biomedical versus vitalist approach to healing The language of the six tissue states How to combine these two perspectives in your

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17:52

Your Body is Nature

The Plant Path ·

2022/01/12

As a microcosm of nature, the human body contains the cosmos within it. By developing a deep understanding of the ways in which the patterns, rhythms, and cycles of nature intimately affect the human body and its internal processes, you can pinpoint what needs to be balanced and which herbs will do the best job doing so. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn: How the patterns of nature reflect that of the body The two main approaches to healing: Ecosystem vs. machine The definition and role of

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16:18

Party of One? Herbs for Social Anxiety

The Plant Path ·

2021/12/08

Although everyone experiences social anxiety differently, the symptoms of discomfort are often the same; an increased sense of tension, nervousness, and distress when in social atmospheres. Herbalism can be used before, during, and after occasions to ameliorate the uncomfortable emotional and physical symptoms that result from social anxiety. By learning about the herbs that assist with social anxiety along with their specific indications, you can identify the remedy that will be most beneficial

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17:51

Herbal Remedies for the Irritable Mind

The Plant Path ·

2021/11/18

In herbalism, frequent irritability is an emotional state associated with the liver and an imbalance of excess heat. By practicing inquiry, exercising healthy lifestyle habits, and taking herbs that cool, restore, and nourish the nervous system, you can diffuse the pattern of irritability and develop a newfound sense of calm and relaxation in your life. In today’s blog episode, you’ll learn: About how the stress response works and its relation to the HPA-axis How to use herbs to regulate the

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25:24

Where to Begin with Making Spagyrics

The Plant Path ·

2021/10/14

When you’re studying alchemical herbalism, the first step towards making spagyric medicine is with making the seven basics. You can complete this process in two ways; by looking outside yourself for quick answers or by developing a relationship that requires time and patience. Although the first may be tempting, taking your time yields an unparalleled potency. In today’s blog post, you’ll learn: How to integrate your intellectual knowledge into actionable steps What the “seven basics” are in the

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17:56

Cultural Differences in Medicine Making

The Plant Path ·

2021/09/10

Herbal medicine is and has always been, the peoples’ medicine. Just as there’s significant variation in the people and cultures that fill our world, there’s a myriad of medicine-making techniques that reflect these differences. What are some traditional forms of medicine making and how do they compare to today’s more "scientific" approaches to herbal pharmacy? Furthermore, is there one that’s better than the rest? In today’s topic, we’ll be discussing: How formulating herbal medicine is a

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18:40

The Herbal Detox Myth

The Plant Path ·

2021/08/26

Detoxification felt like a big fad for a while, where like everyone was cleansing and detoxing and trying to purge a lot of things that shouldn't be in the body out of the body. And they turn to herbal medicines in order to assist in that process. While it’s great that folks are considering their health and wanting to make sure that their bodies are pure and clean and functioning properly, we do run into some issues with detoxification. So this is an important topic to discuss. ———————————— CONNECT

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36:07

The Importance of Moistening Plants

The Plant Path ·

2021/08/18

Most herbs tend to be drying in nature. They're bitter or they're warming or they're astringent. The dynamic of dryness in terms of the state of our tissues or the state of someone's constitution is common. We live in a culture that is common for people to have an underlying state of dryness. So I tell my students that it's best to learn and know and memorize and integrate all the herbs that are typically moistening, and especially what organ systems they are moistening for. After that, you can

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