Ain’t No Such Thing as a Master Herbalist | The Plant Healer's Path Ep. 9
Release Date: 06/09/2025
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Welcome to episode nine of The Plant Healer's Path | Ain’t No Such Thing as a Master Herbalist
Watch all of the episodes of The Plant Healer's Path on YouTube
Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological restorationist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian on a mission –– a champion of diversity and what he coined “ReWilding,” as well as an impassioned proponent of nature’s medicines. Wolf co-founded with Kiva Rose both the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering and Plant Healer Quarterly magazine, and is the author of over 25 books on herbalism, nature connection, and personal realization.
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The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.