
Sam Kaufman
Herbalist and wilderness medicine educator with extensive experience in foraging, guerrilla gardening and medicinal plant use, providing expertise on nutrition, wild foods and sustainable food systems for remote medical support.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 41min
170-Guerrilla Garden for MSIW – Medicine
Sam Kaufman, a former 18 Delta medic and herbalist, shares his wealth of knowledge on using herbs in austere medicine. He emphasizes the unique advantages of herbal remedies for tackling viral infections and discusses herbs that support gut, liver, and respiratory health. Kaufman highlights specific herbs like yarrow for wound healing and turmeric for inflammation. He also shares practical tips for growing kitchen herbs that can enhance health outcomes, making herbal medicine accessible even in resource-limited settings.

Nov 14, 2025 • 36min
169-Guerrilla Garden for MSIW Nutrition
Sam Kaufman, an herbalist and wilderness medicine educator, dives into the world of guerrilla gardening and nutrition. He discusses the unique advantages of herbal remedies over pharmaceuticals, particularly their effectiveness in treating viral infections. Sam emphasizes the importance of foraging and cooking wild foods for better nutrition and highlights common edible plants like purslane and nettle. He also shares sustainable practices like humanure composting and the importance of sprouting seeds for quick nutrition, offering valuable tips for anyone interested in enhancing their food systems.

Nov 7, 2025 • 44min
168-Guerrilla Garden for MSIW
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.


