In this episode, returning guest herbalist Leslie Whalen teaches you how to make your own medicine using herbs found in your local area. She covers 4 steps to making sure you are able to extract the correct medicinal properties in a way that gets you the most benefits. With these 4 steps- Identification, Harvesting, Extraction Techniques, and Dosing, you will have the confidence to start your own apothecary. The Folk Method she teaches in this episode requires no measuring or complicated mathematical equations while still giving you truly safe and effective medicine. Plants are medicine if used properly with the right techniques.

If you have been curious about making your own tinctures and salves, but didn't know where to start, this episode is for you!

Leslie Gossett Whalen is an herbalist, naturalist, forager, and educator. Her mission is to support people in finding their way back to the wisdom of our ancestors. She started the School of Earth and Awe to teach people how to recognize that natural food and medicine are abundantly available all around us. She offers classes, workshops, and consultations. You can find her teaching schedule at www.schoolofearthandawe.com/events

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