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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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52:44

What Does “Tonic” Mean Anyway?

The Plant Path ·

2025/09/17

I want to talk about a mysterious, often nebulous word that pervades the halls of herbal medicine … “tonic.” What does “tonic” mean anyway? This is a question that has come up for me over and over throughout my years of studying herbal medicine. I took some time to think it through and make sense of the many possible meanings for myself, and I want to share my findings with you. Here’s what you’ll learn in this post: Why “tonic” is one of the most misunderstood words in herbalism The four key

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44:02

My Top 5 Herbs for Sinusitis

The Plant Path ·

2025/09/10

What do you do when you have a sinus infection? It’s painful, it’s tough to breathe, and frankly, it can feel a little scary. Many people would quickly ask for an antibiotic for this situation. This isn’t wrong, but it is possible to treat sinusitis herbally in many cases. As I discussed in a previous episdoe, I had a sinus infection that wasn’t responding to systemic herbal treatment. I opted to use nasal irrigation with a neti pot, but instead of using the typical saline solution, I added

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46:14

Sinusitis and The Magic of the Herbal Neti Pot

The Plant Path ·

2025/09/03

When we think of topical applications, skin poultices and salves might come to mind. But herbs can also be applied topically to the respiratory tract—particularly the sinuses—using a simple neti pot. For sinusitis, this approach allows herbs to act exactly where they’re needed, offering both relief and support for healing. In this article, we’ll explore how to work with herbal nasal rinses in practice. You’ll learn when this method is most useful, which herbal actions to draw upon, and which plants

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51:09

A Practitioner’s Guide to Topical Herbal Remedies

The Plant Path ·

2025/08/20

What do you think of when you hear “topical herbs”? Chances are, you think about putting herbs on your skin, perhaps in the form of creams, salves, or poultices. But this is only one type of topical application. In herbal medicine, topical use is much broader than applying medicine to the skin (though this is also a critical treatment). Any time an herb comes into direct contact with the tissue it’s meant to treat—whether the skin, or the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract or digestive

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01:17:00

Energetics, Mutual Aid and the Future of Herbalism,...

The Plant Path ·

2025/08/06

Today, I am excited to share with you my interview with Kathleen Maier. She’s a fantastic herbalist who's been at it for quite some time, and I was honored to be able to speak with her. Here’s what you can look forward to in this interview: We discuss Kat’s book, Energetic Herbalism, which covers energetics from a wide range of perspectives and orientations. We talk about Kat’s inspirations for the book and some key takeaways from it, including what energetics is, and the uniting principles of

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35:39

Diagnosis Identity, Trauma, and the Human Condition

The Plant Path ·

2025/07/16

In this post, I’m delving into a concept that has been on my mind for the past few months. I call this concept “diagnosis identity,” and it’s about the nature of the human condition, the role of suffering in our lives, and how we navigate it. It’s about what we choose to do with suffering and illness, and a call to rise above our suffering, learn from it, and ultimately not allow it to take over our lives and become a part of our identity. In this piece, we’ll explore: Why suffering is both

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28:21

Why Medical Herbalism Belongs on Every Herbalist’s Shelf

The Plant Path ·

2025/07/02

I’m excited to bring you the second book in our review series, David Hoffman’s indispensable tome Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine. This was one of my first serious herb books and also served as my university textbook. If I had to make one herb book recommendation to you, this would be in the top five, if not the top three. In this post, I’m going to walk you through what's in this book, what I like about it, and why I’m recommending it to you and all herbalists. In

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12:15

Cayenne and Lobelia: Two Distinct Herbs with Dynamic...

The Plant Path ·

2025/06/17

In this episode, we take a high-level look at what happens when you combine two of the most contrasting—and complementary—herbs in North American herbalism: Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) and Lobelia (Lobelia inflata). One stimulates, one relaxes—and together they create a powerful synergy that supports circulation, respiration, and neuromuscular function. You’ll also hear insights on how their energetic and constitutional profiles apply to vāta patterns in Ayurveda and Mercury archetypes in astrology

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04:55

The Dynamic Duo: Cayenne & Lobelia in Traditional...

The Plant Path ·

2025/06/16

In this episode, we dive into one of the most powerful herb pairs in North American herbalism—Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) and Lobelia (Lobelia inflata). These two plants represent the archetypal stimulant and relaxant, and when used together, they reveal deep patterns in how herbal energetics function. You’ll also discover how this triad—stimulant, relaxant, and tonic—connects to core principles found in Ayurveda, alchemy, and astrology. In this segment, you’ll learn: Why Cayenne and Lobelia are a

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32:51

Cayenne and Lobelia

The Plant Path ·

2025/06/11

Welcome to the second installment in our Anatomy of a Formula series. In this post, we’ll examine a classic North American herbal duo: the archetypal stimulant, Cayenne (Capsicum annuum), and the archetypal relaxant, Lobelia (Lobelia inflata). If you missed the introductory post, which explored a brief history of formulation in Western herbalism and the strategic thinking behind herbal pairs and triplets, be sure to check it out[LINK]—it sets the stage for this series and what we’re diving into

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33:17

Anatomy of a Formula

The Plant Path ·

2025/05/28

Have you been studying herbs for a while, but you still feel unsure about how to combine them into an effective formula? Or maybe you’re newer to herbalism and ready to dive into the art and science of formulation? Formulation is one of my favorite parts of herbal medicine, so I’m excited to kick off a new series called The Anatomy of a Formula. I love the synergy that emerges when herbs are combined in intelligent, intentional ways—and the specificity you can achieve when formulating for a

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43:18

The Seasonal Allergy Strategy Part 2

The Plant Path ·

2025/05/21

Welcome to Part 2 of the Allergy Strategy. In this episode, we'll explore the two key approaches to working with allergies and intolerances: prevention and acute care. Whether it's you, your loved ones, or your clients dealing with seasonal allergies, you'll find plenty of tools here to support the process—and many of these strategies can also be applied to other types of allergies. If you haven't had a chance to read Part One yet, I recommend starting there: https://tinyurl.com/tuw2358m as it

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33:12

The Seasonal Allergy Strategy Part 1

The Plant Path ·

2025/05/14

Spring has officially sprung. The birds are chirping, the plants are waking up, and the earth is on the move again. It's a beautiful time of year—and here in the Pacific Northwest, we welcome the lifting of the cold, the retreat of the rain, and the chance to head back outside to enjoy nature's splendor and get our gardens growing. But spring's return comes at a high cost for many due to seasonal allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, stepping

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01:03:22

Interview with Pam Montgomery

The Plant Path ·

2025/04/23

Have you ever wondered how to understand plants on a deeper level, beyond “This herb is good for that thing?” If so, you won’t want to skip this post! I am excited to be joined today by my colleague, friend, and teacher, Pam Montgomery. Pam is an herbalist, author, international teacher, earth elder, and new paradigm thinker who passionately embraces her role as a spokesperson for the green beings. She has investigated plants and their intelligent spiritual nature for over three decades. Pam is

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46:06

The Zodiacal Study Strategy

The Plant Path ·

2025/04/16

Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to learn herbal medicine and astrology? This is one of the biggest challenges I hear from people studying herbalism on its own… throw astrology on top of it, and it just seems like too much. They say, “I was already overwhelmed trying to learn how to become a great herbalist. And now, to practice this way, I have to learn the massive system of astrology too. I'm busy with my day job, family, home, and garden, and it's too much.” But it doesn’t have to be

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43:20

Top 3 Spring Tonics

The Plant Path ·

2025/04/10

Spring is the season of renewal—and the perfect time to support your body with cleansing and nourishing herbs. Last week, we covered the overall concept of the spring cleanse and whether it's a good thing for us to do in our modern culture. We got a birds-eye view of the qualities and characteristics of herbs that would fit into this category. Ready to learn more about spring cleansing and which herbs to prioritize? In this episode, I’m spotlighting my three favorite spring tonic herbs. I’ll

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31:34

The Spring Cleanse

The Plant Path ·

2025/04/02

The premise of cleansing is popular in alternative medicine circles, seen as one of the most important ways to get and stay healthy. But is it really? Is our modern take on cleansing the same as it was traditionally? And most importantly, is cleansing really appropriate for anyone and everyone? We’ll cover all that and more in our exploration of the spring cleanse. Here’s what I’ll cover: What happens in the spring transition that necessitates a cleanse? The qualities that predominate in winter

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30:15

Astrological Medicine: Scientific vs. Pragmatic Truth

The Plant Path ·

2025/03/26

Have you ever wondered how science views medical astrology or whether it has been proven "true?" Should we consider astrology a valid tool for understanding health, or is it just pseudoscience? Astrological medicine is a central part of our approach to herbal medicine here at The School of Evolutionary Herbalism, so it's a topic we discuss regularly. Today, we're breaking down medical astrology's relationship to scientific and pragmatic truth and proof, and what really matters. Here's what

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33:08

Planetary Sympathy and Astrotherapeutics

The Plant Path ·

2025/03/19

Most traditions of herbal medicine across the world use the fundamental principle of antipathetic medicine in their approach to therapeutics. But in the practice of alchemical medicine—based on Paracelsianism— and in astro-herbalism, another approach is commonly used: sympathetic medicine. In this episode, we’ll explore some of the principles of sympathetic medicine, how it differs from the antipathetic approach, and how we can work with it to deepen our understanding of plant to planet

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34:50

Astral Polarities & Organ Systems

The Plant Path ·

2025/03/05

In medical astrology, astral polarities offer profound insights into the body’s interconnected systems, revealing hidden relationships between organ functions and celestial archetypes. By studying opposing zodiac signs, we gain a deeper understanding of how the various parts of the body interact. This perspective aligns with holistic traditions like Ayurveda, which recognize the dynamic interplay between organs, emotions, and physiological processes. Each axis in astrology represents a functional

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