Healing With Plants: The Modern Science of Herbal Medicine - with Rebecca Lazarou

Are you a hippie or do you believe in science? That question has got it all wrong, because today I talk with plant scientist Rebecca Lazarou about the intersection of plants and science. Because you don’t have to pick one.

This week, Rebecca and I talk about:

1. What kind of work a plant scientist does.
2. Common misconceptions and myths about herbalism.
3. Why our connection to nature matters so much, and why so many of us have lost it.
4. Why we don’t have to get rid of the awesome advances of the modern world to still respect the power of plants and herbal medicine.
5. What the f*ck mushrooms are.
6. Practical tips for improving your life with— and learning more about— herbs, plants, and fungi.

About Rebecca:

Since earning a masters degree in Medicinal Natural Products and Phytochemistry, Rebecca has worked as  a researcher at Kew Gardens, an editor for the academic Journal of Herbal Medicine, science teacher at herbalism schools, writer, editor and educator. She is also the proud founder of Laz The Plant Scientist, where she offers high quality natural medicines that she has formulated and is also an educational platform for herbal science, and holistic healthcare. Rebecca believes that a life researching and connecting with the natural world and healing is a life well spent.
IG: @laztheplantscientist
Academic website: rebeccalazarou.com
Founder: laztheplantscientist.com
Co-Editor: herbalreality.com

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