#62: Jennifer Payeur - Unlocking the Healing Power of Plant Stem Cells
Release Date: 08/12/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of the RWS Clinician’s Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry sits down with Jennifer Payeur to explore a fascinating and often overlooked branch of plant medicine: Gemmotherapy and the use of concentrated plant stem cell extracts. They discuss the science, history, and transformative potential of these remedies in supporting detoxification, organ rejuvenation, and cellular health. Jennifer breaks down how these unique plant bud extracts differ from traditional herbal therapies and how they can be integrated into holistic protocols to enhance healing.
In this interview, we discuss:
-What the term “gemmotherapy” means and how plant buds are different from adult plants
-The mechanisms of action and unique properties of plant stem cells
-Clinical applications and protocols using plant stem cells (how to choose the appropriate plant, dosing, etc.)
-Compatibility with other modalities and supplements, as well as contraindications
-The energetic, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of using plant stem cells
-The importance of sourcing, quality, and processing
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Timestamps:
00:00 "From Nature to Numbers"
06:25 Unexpected Business Decision and Healing
08:13 Unique Qualities of Plant Buds
10:08 "Gemmotherapy Revival: Modern Discovery"
13:47 Detoxification and Drainage Explained
17:49 Evaluating Clinical Strategy Integration
21:00 Enhancing Clinical Processes with Supports
25:29 "Gemo Therapy Allergy Solution"
27:01 "Betulinic Acid: Cancer Cell Apoptosis"
31:13 Organic Herbal Extract Ingredients
32:35 Healing Timeline: 60-90 Days
38:14 Deeper Understanding of Imbalances
40:24 Healing Plants and Energy Beliefs
43:34 "Gemotherapy Plus: Enhancing Quality"
45:40 Sacred Harvesting and Processing Ritual
50:48 "Blackcurrant: Anti-Inflammatory Powerhouse"
52:01 "Fertility Masterclass for Practitioners"
Speaker bio:
Jennifer Payeur is a passionate advocate for the healing power of nature. After experiencing a life-threatening health issue, she left a 29-year career as an executive in Financial Services and embarked on a journey of self-discovery, reconnecting with the inherent healing properties of plants.
In 2019, she founded Nature Provides, an innovative plant stem cell company. Her mission is to educate and empower others on how these unique plant remedies detoxify, strengthen, and rejuvenate the cells in the body, bringing vibrant health to the individual.
She wrote a book called Ancient Plant Wisdom – How to Improve and Maintain Your Health Using Concentrated Plant Stem Cell Remedies (Jan 2025) and filmed a documentary titled Nature Provides – the Ancient Wisdom of Plant Stem Cells (Mar 2025) in support of her mission to educate others on healing holistically.
Keywords:
plant stem cell therapy, gemmotherapy, functional health, detoxification, drainage, liver support, immune system health, hormone balancing, chronic illness, cancer recovery, autoimmune conditions, inflammation reduction, nervous system support, adrenal health, red light therapy, herbal medicine, spagyric process, embryonic plant cells, juvenile phytohormones, heavy metal detox, ancestral plant wisdom, practitioner resources, holistic healing, clinical protocols, personalized medicine, energy medicine, sweet almond, black currant, artichoke, betulinic acid
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