Wild Herbs with April

What if the best medicine for your body has nothing to do with treating your disease and everything to do with treating you? That's the question at the heart of this conversation, and I am so honored to bring you one of the most respected voices in herbal medicine today, David Winston. In this episode of the Wild Herbs Podcast, I talk with herbalist and ethnobotanist David Winston about how plant energetics and human energetics help match herbs to a person’s constitution so we treat people rather than diseases. David reflects on herbal medicine’s resurgence since the late 1960s, shares how his early connection with plants began in childhood, and explains why herbalism and orthodox medicine are complementary. We discuss the difference between treating a disease and treating a person, nootropic herbs, compliance and dosing forms, the concept of synergy in herbal formulas, nature’s role in mental health, foundations of health, and mimosa (Albizia) bark as a powerful mood elevator. David also describes his two-year clinical training program and formula-building approach.   Timestamp: 00:00 Teaser 01:05 Meet our guest, David Winston 02:29 Herbalism then and now 07:01 How plants chose him 09:32 Plants communicate wisdom 18:12 Science and tradition together 20:28 Herbs versus medicine 24:56 Herbs for recovery 28:26 Forms and compliance 32:47 Defining herbal energetics 34:59 Becoming a great herbalist 39:14 Treat people not diseases 41:16 Herbal synergy basics 41:39 Antagonism in formulas 43:55 Synergy for depression 47:07 Youth depression after COVID 54:01 Foundations before herbs 56:31 David's personal herbal routine 57:45 Anti-inflammatory diet herbs 01:03:12 Albizia as mood elevator 01:05:37: Broken hearts syndrome 01:08:03 David's two-year clinical training program   Herbs and plants mentioned in this episode: Plantain, bacopa, gotu kola, lion's mane, St. John's wort, lemon balm, white peony, lavender, rosemary, Albizia julibrissin (mimosa bark and flowers), hawthorn, rose, andrographis, turmeric, ginger, blueberries, marshmallow, oak bark   Buy David’s book: Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief – 2nd ed. 👉 https://herbalstudies.net/product/adaptogens-herbs-for-strength-stamina-and-stress-relief-2nd-ed   Links & resources: Enroll in David Winston’s two-year Clinical Herbalist Training Program, one of the most respected programs in the field. Apply now at Herbal Studies: https://herbalstudies.net/herbalist-training Want to learn herbs at your own pace? I teach how to make medicine with wild herbs inside the Wild Herb Academy Membership. The doors are open now: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/learnwildherbs    About the guest, David Winston: David Winston, RH (AHG), is an Herbalist and Ethnobotanist with nearly six decades of training and 50 years of clinical practice across Chinese, Western/Eclectic, and Southeastern herbal traditions, and serves as dean of David Winston's Center for Herbal Studies and president of Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc. A prolific author and internationally recognized lecturer, David has taught at medical schools and professional symposia worldwide, and is the primary author of landmark texts including Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief and Herbal Therapeutics, now in its 14th edition. Driven by a deep passion for clinical herbal medicine and adaptogens, David has dedicated his life to serving others and sharing the wonders of herbs, a mission recognized by honors including an honorary DSc from the National University of Natural Medicine and the American Botanical Council's Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder Award.   Connect with David Winston: Website: https://herbalstudies.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwherbstudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidwinstonrh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidWinstonCHS   About the host, April Punsalan: Hi, I'm April Punsalan — a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants. My new book "Foraging Wild Herbs: 30 Healing Plants of the Coastal Carolinas", is a hands-on guide to identifying, ethically harvesting, and turning wild herbs into potent remedies for everyday wellness. Grab your copy here: https://uscpress.com/Foraging-Wild-Herbs   Connect with April Punsalan: Website: https://www.wildherbacademy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril   Rate, review, and subscribe: Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and most importantly, share it with someone who is battling chronic illness, navigating depression, or curious about what it really means to treat the person, not just the disease. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature.   With love,April Punsalan ---- Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.

In this special episode, wise healer, Dr. Rosita Arvigo, shares with you the Medicine and Magic of Marigolds. Dr. Rosita covers: 1. The spirit of marigold.  2. How to connect with the spirit and medicine of marigold. 3. How to make a marigold lustration bath. 4. How to heal colicky babies with marigold flowers. 5. Specific women health issues marigold can relieve.   6. Yoni steaming.  and much more. It was such an honor to hear and receive Dr. Rosita Arvigo's medicine, I know you will LOVE this episode. Please share with a sister friend that can benefit from this episode. Follow the Wild Herb Podcast, to help our little show grow, so we can continue to bring amazing healers, ethnobotanists, and herbalists on the show.  Stay in touch with Dr. Rosita Arvigo: Dr. Rosita Arvigo's Website The Abdominal Therapy Collective Page Thank you for listening. Stay Wild, Stay Human   With Love,   April 

You don't want to miss this episode with the ordained Priestess, Kate Murphy. In this episode, Kate shares: 1. How Kate honors the path of the Priestess.  2. How Kate was able to step out of the masculine-dominated executive field and into her authentic path that aligned with the divine feminine. 3. How you can connect with the divine feminine during Beltane.  4. The medicine and mystery of elderflower. 5. The good folk and how they are honored in Celtic traditions. 6. A Rosemary handwashing ritual.  Connect with Kate! Instagram: This is Kate Murphy Free My Purpose Mini Course Free Wheel of the Year Workbook The Feminine Code Priestess School Kate is a beautiful gem shining bright and leading the way for many women so they can reclaim their power in this world. Connect with her! If you want to make connecting with the natural world a priority and you want to reWILD, join In Season, it is open TODAY! Wild Herb Membership In Season With Love Always! Stay Wild, Stay Human   April 

I am super pumped to share with you why Mulberry (Morus alba) is my FAVORITE wild herb to forage in April. In this episode, I share: 1. The life history and range of mulberry. 2. The vitamins and mineral profile. 3. The healing properties of the leaves. 4. Why everyone, including you, should drink mulberry leaf tea. If you want to learn how to identify, forage, process, and make mulberry tea and mulberry matcha, click the link below to download your FREE In Season video. Nab a Free In Season Mulberry Video Please share this episode with a friend or a loved one that you know has a mulberry tree. Happy Foraging and Stay Wild!  

Did you know that inside ancient pine trees occurs pockets of liquefied pine resin? Mathew and Jenine share with you the benefits of this ancient heart pocket tree resin. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How Pruitt's Tree Resin Ministries manifested into this world.  2. A brief introduction of what is ancient pine resin.  3. What this heart pocket resin can be used for and on. 4. How the pine resin helped heal Jenine's wounded thumb. And much more.  I highly recommend getting some of the pure super Coco pine resin, click the link below: Pruitt's Tree Resin Ministries For free shipping, enter Wildherb at checkout.  Thank you!  Stay Wild, April P.S. in 6 days the wild herb membership, In Season, opens!   

Cleavers! In this episode, I share with you why I am crazy about cleavers and why as my friend Kristina Wildes says, I "leave it to cleavers". Listen to learn: 1. When and where to forage cleavers. 2. How to identify cleavers. 3. Medicinal properties of cleavers.  4. How I connect with cleavers. 5. How they heal my urinary system. 6. Why they are cleansing and detoxifying to your lymphatic system.  and much more.  Nab your FREE Cleaver Forage Guide Below, it includes the Cleaver Water Recipe.   Nab Your FREE Cleaver Forage Guide and Recipe I am visualizing you finding a large cleaver patch and you making the cleaver water/juice, so your body gets the green flush it needs this spring.   Stay Wild!    With Love and Gratitude,   April    P.S. Leave us a comment and/or if you love the show, give us a 5-star ratings, it will help our small show grow and help more people re-connect to the Earth through the use of wild herbs.   

Learn how to infuse COLOR into your food and life with Tara Lanich-LaBrie, founder of The Medicine Circle and Author! In this episode, you will learn: 1. Tara's preferred way to work with dandelion blossoms. 2. What is a oxymel and switchel and Tara's herb recommendations.   3. Tara's connection with nettles and how she used urtication for healing.  4. You will get to hear about Tara's AMAZING new book "Foraged and Grown" that includes OVER 100 recipes.  Purchase Tara's book before it is even released and get 15 additional recipes sent to your inbox, you just have to email Tara at tara@themedicinecircle.com and show her your receipt: Purchase Foraged & Grown The Medicine Circle Connect with Tara on Instagram Wild Herb Academy Coastal Year-round Forage Guide Alright beautiful human stay wild and keep foraging!   With Love and Gratitude,     April Punsalan