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Mar 2023
51m 55s

Herbology with Master Herbalist Jackie C...

Colette Kent
About this episode

Jackie Christensen, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized educator in natural health, herbology, and Ayurveda. She serves as a faculty member for many prestigious colleges, including Mount Madonna Institute. Jackie is a Master Herbalist and in this episode, Colette chats with Jackie about the following:

  • Herbology 101.
  • Jackie's personal journey in becoming a Master Herbalist.
  • The difference between Eastern and Western herbology.
  • Jackie highlights some of her favourite herbs.
  • Wildcrafting tips and how to make a milk thistle tincture.
  • Concerns on over-harvesting of herbs.

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