Evolutionary Herbalism presents a groundbreaking, holistic approach to herbalism by integrating clinical herbalism, Ayurveda, medical astrology, spagyric alchemy, and esoteric traditions. This book provides a comprehensive model for understanding and using plants for transformational healing, balancing science and spirituality to address physical, psychological, and spiritual health.
Dr. Steven Gundry's "The Plant Paradox" explores the impact of lectins, proteins found in plants, on human health. The book argues that lectins can trigger inflammation and various health problems, advocating for a lectin-restricted diet. Gundry provides a detailed list of lectin-rich and lectin-free foods, offering practical advice on meal planning and lifestyle changes. The book has generated significant discussion and controversy within the nutrition community, with some praising its insights and others criticizing its claims. It remains a popular resource for those seeking to improve their health through dietary modifications.
Stephen Harrod Buhner's *The Lost Language of Plants* is a comprehensive exploration of the intricate communication systems of plants. The book delves into the various ways plants interact with their environment and each other, highlighting their intelligence and sensitivity. Buhner explores the historical and cultural significance of plants, emphasizing their medicinal properties and their role in human societies. He advocates for a deeper understanding and respect for the plant kingdom, urging readers to reconnect with the natural world. The book is a call to action, encouraging readers to learn the language of plants and to protect their vital role in the ecosystem.
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When I interviewed Gordon Wilson in the show "Are Christians Destroying The Environment? A Biblical Approach to Environmentalism and the “Dominion Mandate.”, I mentioned a book called The Lost Language of Plants by Stephen Buhner, which describes the innate intelligence built into the plant kingdom, and the loss of natural connectivity we rational, scientific humans have developed when it comes to the plant kingdom.
Since then, I've continued my interest in the, shall we say, more spiritual, medicinal, and little-known aspects of the plant kingdom, including trees, leaves, roots, herbs, flowers, flower essences, essential oils, plant medicines, and beyond. One book I've discovered along the way is Evolutionary Herbalism: Science, Spirituality, and Medicine from the Heart of Nature by today's podcast guest, Sajah Popham.
In Sajah's book, which weaves together herbal and medical traditions from around the world into a singular cohesive model, you're guided from an herbal practitioner's point of view to a comprehensive understanding of the practice and philosophy of healing with herbs.
Sajah presents an innovative approach to herbalism that considers the holistic relationship among plants, humans, and the underlying archetypal patterns in nature. Organized into five parts moving from the microcosmic to the universal, Sajah's work explores a unique integration of clinical herbalism, Ayurveda, medical astrology, spagyric alchemy, and medical and esoteric traditions from across the world in a truly holistic system of plant medicine.
A balance of the heart and the mind, the science and spirit of people and plants, Evolutionary Herbalism provides a holistic context for how plants can be used for transformational levels of healing for the body, spirit, and soul. For both the student herbalist and experienced practitioner, Popham's original perspectives guide you to a more intimate, synergistic, and intuitive relationship with the plant kingdom, people, and nature as a whole.
Sajah Popham's mission is to share knowledge, tools, and medicine that promote the healing power of plants —to not just heal our bodies of disease, but to assist in the evolution of human consciousness back into its natural state. His holistic focus is on finding the universal principles and practices across herbal traditions and using plants in a way that not only brings about physical healing and rejuvenation but psychological and emotional health along with spiritual transformation.
Sajah holds a degree in Herbal Sciences from Bastyr University and has studied herbal traditions across the world and with some of North America's top clinical practitioners. He lives in the Pacific Northwest forest with his wife Whitney.
Sajah's approach unites traditional models in a way that utilizes the whole plant (chemistry, energetics, and spirit) to heal the whole person (body, spirit, and soul) by getting to the root causes of disease.
During our discussion, you'll discover: -How specific plant parts correspond to the four physical elements...07:10 -How each of us have different elemental "types"...14:08 -How we might design our lives based on our elemental types...25:40 -How to "type" a plant and know what elements it would feed and need...34:50 -What Sajah is skeptical about merging technology with understanding plants on a deep level...40:55 -Should we be concerned about eating plants due to their natural defense mechanisms...43:55 -An ideal day of eating for Sajah...48:25 -Some of the painful cuts Sajah had to make in his book...49:50 -And much more!... Upcoming Events:
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