The Plant Path: Clinical Herbalism, Medical Astrology & Spagyric Alchemy

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are natural compounds found in certain herbs. Despite their long history of safe use in herbal traditions, they are often misunderstood and feared, discouraging people from working with these potent medicinal herbs.
 
By learning more about these compounds and how to safely use herbs containing them, you can confidently incorporate them into your herbal practice.
 
In today's episode, you'll discover:
 What pyrrolizidine alkaloids are and why they're named this

The two types of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, distinguishing between toxic and non-toxic ones

Notable herbs containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids and safe usage guidelines for each

Safety precautions for utilizing any herb containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids

Considerations when preparing herbal medicines using these herbs

 
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Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism:
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ABOUT THE PLANT PATH
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The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.
 
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ABOUT SAJAH
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Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy.
His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves.
He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines. 
 
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Elderberry syrup is one of the most widely used herbal products in the world, and for good reason! This is an incredible, widely accessible remedy, and many people who aren't herbalists use Elderberry syrup. 
 
What do we typically use Elderberry syrup for? The flu, of course, and viral infections in general. Along with Echinacea and Garlic, this is the most common go-to remedy people reach for when they get a cough, a cold, or the flu. 
 
Elderberry is very effective at reducing the severity and duration of many respiratory-route viral infections. But that's not all Elderberry does! In this post, we'll get into variations on the basic Elderberry syrup recipe and how to incorporate it into your herbal work to support the health of your family, friends, community, or clinic.
 
Here's what you'll learn:
How to make a basic Elderberry syrup 

How to customize your Elderberry syrup with spices, herbs. infused honey, and tinctures for various health issues

How the berries and flowers of Elder have different traditional uses and the research behind Elderberry

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CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY
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To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at: 
http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com
 
Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels:
http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism
https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/
 
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ
 
Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism:
https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/
 
Shop our herbal products: 
https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/
 
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ABOUT THE PLANT PATH
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The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.
 
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ABOUT SAJAH
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Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy.
His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves.
He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines. 
 
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If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

Sajah Popham from The School of Evolutionary Herbalism discusses the unique place nutritive tonics hold in herbal therapeutics, situated at the intersection of food and medicine, and how they help maintain vitality and resilience over time. 
Here's what you'll learn:
Why nutritive tonics are essential in the context of modern nutrition and why trace minerals and micronutrients are foundational to health

The clinical importance of addressing magnesium deficiency

Five favorite nutritive tonic herbs, and how they provide nutrition

How soil depletion and modern farming practices contribute to deficiencies

How to balance energetics within a nutritive tonic formula, practical guidance for preparing infusions to maximize bioavailability and tips for flavor balancing and client compliance

 
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CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY
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To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at: 
http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com
 
Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels:
http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism
https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/
 
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ
 
Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism:
https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/
 
Shop our herbal products: 
https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/
 
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ABOUT THE PLANT PATH
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The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.
 
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ABOUT SAJAH
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Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy.
His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves.
He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines. 
 
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If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

"Tonic" is a mysterious, nebulous word that pervades the halls of herbal medicine. But what does it actually mean? Its meanings seem to vary widely, often leaving its clinical value unclear. In this post, we'll examine the term's origins and uses and offer a practical framework for making "tonic" clinically useful.
 
Here's what you'll learn:
Why "tonic" is one of the most misunderstood words in herbalism

The four key classes of tonics and what each means, with examples of herbs within each tonic category and how they can be used clinically

How to recognize the qualities that define each type of tonic herb

Cross-cultural perspectives on tonics, from Western herbalism to Eastern medicine

 
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CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY
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To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at: 
http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com
 
Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels:
http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism
https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/
 
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ
 
Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism:
https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/
 
Shop our herbal products: 
https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/
 
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ABOUT THE PLANT PATH
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The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.
 
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ABOUT SAJAH
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Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy.
His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves.
He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines. 
 
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WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST?
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If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

Sinus infections are painful and often scary because they can make it difficult to breathe. Many people quickly get antibiotics for this condition, and while that is in no way wrong and may be necessary at times, sinusitis can often be treated with herbal remedies. 
 
Sajah Popham from The School of Evolutionary Herbalism tells the story of how he used herbal neti pots to treat his own sinus infection that wasn't responding to systemic herbal treatment. Instead of using a simple saline solution, he added specific herbs, experienced a swift turnaround in his symptoms, cleared the infection, and avoided antibiotics.
 
Sajah explains that the key to treating sinusitis lies in the herbs you choose and in delivering them topically to the tissues that need them. 
Here's what you'll learn:
The five herbs that worked for me and why I chose them

Why whole herbs are better than isolated compounds

The conundrum of the antimicrobial action: making sense of the terms antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal, and how to use antimicrobial herbs

How to prepare and use medicated neti pots and nasal sprays

Substitutions for harder-to-procure and at-risk herbs

 
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CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY
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To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at: 
http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com
 
Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels:
http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism
https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/
 
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ
 
Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism:
https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/
 
Shop our herbal products: 
https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/
 
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ABOUT THE PLANT PATH
————————————
The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.
 
————————————
ABOUT SAJAH
————————————
Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy.
His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves.
He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines. 
 
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WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST?
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If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.