Herb Mentor Radio Seraphina Capranos: The Science and Magic of Herbalism
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Aug 25, 2025 Seraphina Capranos, a homeopath and one of Canada's leading herbalists, shares her wisdom gained from over two decades in clinical practice. She discusses the intriguing science and magic of herbal healing, emphasizing that each plant has a unique personality. Listeners will be captivated by how to start their herbal journey, the significance of the Wheel of the Year, and the special healing properties of mugwort. Seraphina encourages embracing the deep connection to nature and the importance of integrating ancestral knowledge with modern practices.
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Raised With Plant Medicine
- Seraphina describes her upbringing in a family that relied on plant medicine and midwives rather than doctors.
- She never had antibiotics and learned herbs as a normal part of home life.
Hard Teen Years Shaped Her Path
- Seraphina shares teenage trials: caring for a dying father and suffering a spinal injury while deepening herbal study.
- She apprenticed with healers and a medical medium at 17, shaping her path into healing.
Science As A Form Of Spirituality
- Seraphina views science and spirituality as complementary ways to understand healing.
- She says cellular biology can feel like a spiritual experience that binds both perspectives.