Wild Herbs with April

Wild Herbs with April

Hosted by: April Punsalan

Welcome to the Wild Herbs with April Podcast where we unpack and uncover the healing properties of wild herbs so you can heal naturally with the plants beneath your feet.

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Episodes

Iboga Unveiled: Exploring the Mysteries of a Sacred Plant with Levi Barker

Discover the sacred medicine of Iboga, the transformative power of this plant, and the modern-day applications of one of the most sacred plants on this Earth! In this episode with Levi Barker, initiated Iboga plant...
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#23 Ayurveda, The Science of Life with Myra Lewin

If you have ever been curious about Ayurveda, if you have to listen to this episode with Myra Lewin, Founder of Hale Pule, School of Ayurveda and Yoga. Myra explains beautifully the principles of Ayurveda and shares...
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#22 The Magic and Medicine of Marigolds with Dr. Rosita Arvigo

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...
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#21 Mimosa Flowers Uplift the Frumpy, Grumpy, and Moody

Modern Society can make us edgy. Mimosa flowers take the edge off better than any other wild herb I know. They uplift the energy so we can feel the beauty and blissfulness of spring and summer. In this episode, I...
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#20 How to Connect with the Divine Feminine During the Beltane Season

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...
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#19 The antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory sweet wormwood with James Kishlar

In this episode, you will get to hear from James Kishlar, the founder of Atelier temenos, a herbal company that specializes in the growing, selling, and processing of sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua). In this episode,...
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#18 Mulberry, Nature's Multi-vitamin

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....
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#17 Avocado Dye and Natural Dyes with Liz Spencer, The Dogwood Dyer

Liz Spencer, the Founder of The Dogwood Dyer, has over 15+ years of experience in natural dyes. Liz holds an MA from the London College of Fashion where she focused on sustainable fashion.  Today, she teaches online...
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#16 Sacred Heart Pine Resin with Mathew and Jenine

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...
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#15 Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua) with Dr. Pam Weathers

You don't want to miss this episode with sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua) expert, Dr. Pam Weathers. Dr. Pam Weathers has been studying, researching, and experimenting with sweet wormwood for 25+ years. In this Wild...
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# 14 Leave it to Cleavers

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...
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#13 The Inside Scoop on Medical Botany

Did you know that doctors in the 1800's had to study Medical Botany? and that many doctors could go to the field to harvest wild herbs for their patients? Learn the hidden truths about Medical Botany! Learn in today's...
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