CoROM cast. Wilderness, Austere, Remote and Resource-limited Medicine. 168-Guerrilla Garden for MSIW
Nov 7, 2025
Sam Kaufman, a former Special Forces medic and founder of Herbal Medics Academy, shares his insights on guerrilla medicine and herbal care. He discusses the integration of herbal and Western medicine, emphasizing herbs' unique benefits for treating acute conditions, such as viral infections. Kaufman recounts decades of field experience using local plants in austere settings and highlights practical strategies for sourcing nutrition and medicine. With a focus on off-grid capabilities, he encourages medics to master specific herbal applications for effective support in remote clinics.
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Structured Herbal Education Works
- Sam Kaufman built an interactive online herbal medicine program with MDs, NPs and RNs on faculty.
- He uses this to teach practical, evidence-informed herbal skills for austere settings.
Follow A Five-Phase Food Plan
- Plan food for the first five days, weeks, months and years when grid supply fails.
- Start with sprouts and mushrooms then scale to microgreens and annual crops.
Weeds Are Nutrient Powerhouses
- Wild weeds and foraged plants often supply more micronutrients than typical cultivated foods.
- Many common weeds are both nutritious and medicinal if you know how to use them.
