Join us on a deep dive into the fascinating story of Herbal Medics Academy, an organization that seamlessly blends the ancient wisdom of Eastern medicine with the scientific rigor of Western practices. Discover how this unique academy, founded by Army veteran and linguist Sam Coffman, embodies a multidisciplinary approach to herbalism and medicine.

Explore the diverse expertise of their faculty, ranging from Special Forces medics to environmental chemists and traditional midwives, and see how their courses integrate various healing traditions. Delve into the innovative Integrative Herbalism program that bridges Western clinical herbalism with Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The episode also unravels the profound impact of language on medicine, highlighting the importance of precise terminology in understanding health and healing practices. Reflect on the transformative power of words and how adopting new linguistic frameworks can enhance our perception of both traditional and modern medicine.

In this episode of The Deep Dive, we explore the unique journey of Sam Kaufman from Herbal Medics Academy as he tackles severe COVID and long COVID symptoms using his extensive knowledge of herbal medicine. Discover how Sam's personal battle with COVID-19, despite being vaccinated, led him to unconventional herbal remedies and techniques.

Hear about Sam's life-saving use of steam inhalations with herbs like juniper berry and grindelia during the acute phase of his illness, and how he navigated the challenges of limited resources while living at high altitudes. Dive into his post-COVID struggles with neurological symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and ADHD, which he attributes to nervous system inflammation.

Uncover the pivotal role of Sananga, applied intraocularly, in lifting the fog of depression, and the surprising focus-enhancing effects of sublingual lacticarium on ADHD symptoms. This episode highlights the importance of both the type of herbs used and their administration methods, revealing insights into targeted, direct delivery to potentially unlock new healing potentials for long COVID and beyond. If you are interested in lactucarium or the Neuro-Regen formulas, you can find them at Herbal First Aid Gear

In this intriguing episode, we explore the surprising potential of invasive plants as valuable resources for health and medicine. Focusing on Dyer's Woad, a plant often dismissed as a weed, we delve into its remarkable medicinal properties, especially for respiratory infections. Discover the concept of "invasive medicine" and how traditional Chinese medicine views these plants through a different lens. Featuring insights from Sam Coffman, founder of Herbal Medics Academy, we examine the practicality of harnessing these plants' potential rather than eradicating them. This episode challenges our perceptions and asks us to reconsider how we interact with and label the natural world around us.