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Wild Herbs with April

April Punsalan
Artemisia Annua
Sweet Wormwood
Malaria
Artemisinin
Mulberry
Cleavers
Wild Herbs
Phyllosphere
Herbalism
Naturopathic Medicine
Bacteria
Iboga
Embodied Practices
Microbiome
Botany
Ayurveda
Mimosa Flowers
Nutritional Therapy
SIBO
Medical Botany

Welcome to the Wild Herbs with April Podcast where we unpack and uncover the healing properties of wild herbs so you can heal naturally with the plants beneath your feet.

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In this episode, I s... more

What if your dreams were a direct conversation with the Earth itself?

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Recent Guests

David Winston
Herbalist and ethnobotanist with decades of clinical practice
David Winston Center for Herbal Studies
Episode: #36 Plant And Human Energetics, Synergy, and Treating People with David Winston
Katie Hess
Founder of Lotuswei; author of Flower Evolution
Lotuswei
Episode: #35 Flowers Are Mirrors: How Flower Essences Reveal Your True Self with Katie Hess
Brigitte Mars
Herbalist and author, professor at Naropa University
Author of Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health; Addiction Free Naturally
Episode: #34 Healing Addiction Naturally with Brigitte Mars
Lauren Morgan
Community herbalist, dreamer, earth-based ceremonialist, author
Herbs and Dreams; author of Seasonal Herbalism, A Beginner's Path to Medicine-Making and Dreaming with Mother Earth
Episode: #33 Learning the Deeper Medicine of Plants Through Dreams with Lauren Morgan
Jesse Wolf Hardin
American author, activist, musician and artist, wilderness guide and herbalist
Good Medicine Confluence
Episode: #32 Rewilding the Human Spirit with Jesse Wolf Hardin
Dr. Saeid Mushtagh
Canadian naturopathic doctor and co-founder of the Canadian Pine Pollen Company
Canadian Pine Pollen Company
Episode: #31 Pine Pollen, Hormones & Longevity with Dr. Saeid Mushtagh
Nishanth Gurav
An ethnobotanist studying the Gond Tribe, specializing in wild edible plants and their traditional medicinal practices.
Episode: #28 The Gond Tribe’s Healing Secrets: Wild Foods, Rituals, and Living as One With the Forest with Nishanth Gurav
Aleya Fraser
Herbalist, author, and advocate for returning to traditional agricultural practices.
Author, Caribbean Herbalism
Episode: #27 Land is Power: Returning to Our Roots with Aleya Fraser
Doug Tallamy
A New York Times bestselling author, professor, entomologist, ecologist, and conservationist
Homegrown National Park
Episode: #26 Ditch the Lawn, Save the Planet: Doug Tallamy’s Blueprint for a Homegrown National Park

Host

April Punsalan
Host of Wild Herbs Podcast; focuses on herbalism, plant medicine, and dream-based healing with a community-oriented, experiential approach.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Exceptional

    April is an exceptional human. She loves to educate and provide usable information to incorporate herbal medicine into your everyday life. Absolutely LOVE this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liz Munn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Loving every episode

    Such great interviews with inspiring teaching. Love learning and growing and reconnecting to the world around us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cgutti71
    United States2 years ago
  • Wild Herbs are Awesome!

    Thank you April for your work and I will check out Wild Herb Academy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CHS City
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast

    Great show! Can’t wait for more episodes! Highly recommend following 🪴full of plant knowledge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vasilycp
    United States3 years ago

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Exceptional and educational, with practical herbal insights you can apply daily.
Interviews are inspiring and knowledge-rich, inviting personal growth and reconnection with nature.
Warm, approachable host style makes complex herbal topics accessible to beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Listeners appreciate plant knowledge and resources like courses and communities.

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#31 Pine Pollen, Hormones & Longevity with Dr. Saeid Mushtagh
Q: What is the best way to consume pine pollen for absorption and efficacy?
Alcohol-based tinctures under the tongue offer better absorption and bypass the first-pass metabolism, but fat-based preparations (e.g., cooking with pollen and oils) can also be effective. Fresh pollen is best, and combining pollen with fats or using tinctures can optimize bioavailability.
#31 Pine Pollen, Hormones & Longevity with Dr. Saeid Mushtagh
Q: Can you explain how pine pollen balances hormones and affects cortisol for better sleep?
Pine pollen provides phytoandrogens and brassinosteroids that can influence the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, supporting adrenal function and hormonal balance. In practice, users report improved sleep and reduced cortisol-related fatigue, likely due to more balanced androgenic signaling and supported thyroid conversion, though effects vary by individual.
#28 The Gond Tribe’s Healing Secrets: Wild Foods, Rituals, and Living as One With the Forest with Nishanth Gurav
Q: What do you think are the biggest take homes from the Gond Tribe's lifestyle that we can apply to modern society?
They continuously nourish their bodies and care for their health, using local medicines and maintaining a close connection with nature, which prevents many diseases.
#28 The Gond Tribe’s Healing Secrets: Wild Foods, Rituals, and Living as One With the Forest with Nishanth Gurav
Q: How does the Gond Tribe view their relationship to the land and the ecosystem?
They have a deep, spiritual connect with nature, seeing themselves as part of the ecosystem without dualism between themselves and the forest.
#28 The Gond Tribe’s Healing Secrets: Wild Foods, Rituals, and Living as One With the Forest with Nishanth Gurav
Q: Can you tell the listeners who the Gond Tribe is and where they are in India?
The Gond Tribe is one of the oldest indigenous communities in India, primarily located in the central part of the country across the states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Herbs with April

What is Wild Herbs with April about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical herbal knowledge drawn from wild plants, traditional healing, and plant-based wellness. Episodes feature seasoned herbalists, ethnobotanists, and health practitioners who explore dreamwork, rewilding, traditional farming, and indigenous botanical wisdom, often weaving personal narratives with hands-on tips for using plants in everyday life. A notable thread is a emphasis on place-based, culturally rooted healing practices, sustainability, and cultivating a deep, respectful relationship with the natural world. The format tends to mix storytelling with actionable routines—journals, rituals, sourcing tips, and simple preparations—that appeal to curious listeners who want accessible, science-informed, and spirit-ti... more

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2. Katie Hess
3. Brigitte Mars
4. Lauren Morgan
5. Jesse Wolf Hardin
6. Dr. Saeid Mushtagh
7. Nishanth Gurav
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