Rabbit Tobacco for Lung Health, Respiratory Healing, and Everyday Medicine with Karen Lynn Burr
About this episode
Karen Lynn Burr discusses the benefits of rabbit tobacco for lung health and shares her philosophy on restorative herbalism.
What if one of the most helpful herbs for the lungs is one you’ve never heard of? Rabbit tobacco ( Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ) may not be the most well-known herb, but according to herbalist Karen Lynn Burr, it deserves a place in every herbal toolkit. In this episode, Karen shares how this native North American plant became one of her most trusted allies after a serious respiratory health crisis—so much that she credits it for saving her life! Along the way, we explore rabbit tobacco's long history of traditional use for supporting the lungs, soothing irritated tissues, and helping the body recover after illness. Karen also shares her broader philosophy of restorative herbalism, making connections between healthy ecosystems, healthy bodies, wild foods, and community care. From foraging and folk medicine to rewilding ourselves through plants, this conversation is packed with practical insights, inspiring stories, and contagious enthusiasm for the healing power of the natural world. Karen has also brought us her Respiratory Support Nebulizing Formula, an incredibly versatile herbal preparation that can be used to calm and soothe inflammation during or after a respiratory…
People in this episode
Host: Rosalee de la Forêt
Guest: Karen Lynn Burr
Topics covered
- lung health
- respiratory healing
- herbalism
- wild foods
- community care
- foraging
- folk medicine
Keywords
- rabbit tobacco
- lung health
- respiratory support
- herbal medicine
- wild foods
- foraging
- community care
- restorative herbalism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium
Products: Respiratory Support Nebulizing Formula
Books & works: Rabbit Tobacco
Places: North America
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