Laura Ash

Laura Ash, a clinical herbalist and educator directing operations for the Beneficial Plant Research Association, dives into how ancestral plant wisdom can revolutionize healthcare and our economy. She shares her journey from childhood illness to discovering herbal medicine, learning from indigenous healers, and addressing biopiracy. The conversation highlights the importance of whole-plant medicine over isolated compounds and reclaims traditional knowledge. Laura emphasizes the need for ethical partnerships and nurturing our connection with plants for personal and planetary healing.