THH049—Holly Bellebuono: Nature Prepared Our Finest Medicines

Dec 6

Here are some key takeaways from the interview:

Holly became interested in herbal medicine through her love of gardening and plants. She learned herbs could be both edible and medicinal, which appealed to her science background from her pharmacist father and nurse mother.
Holly runs the Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine, where she teaches students to think about herbs based on their actions (astringent, anti-inflammatory etc) rather than a "magic bullet" cure. She provides a foundational 2-3 week intensive course.
She discussed some differences between Chinese and Western herbalism. Chinese medicine uses complex formulas with many herbs, while Western focuses on simpler preparations.
When asked about psychedelics, Holly said they are a completely different level from everyday herbs she works with. She thinks there is potential but we need to proceed carefully and respectfully.
For basic health, Holly recommends eating tonic herbs that are nutritive and safe, like nettles, dandelion, and red clover. Making simple teas and foods is a gentle way to introduce herbs.
Holly wrote a book "Women Healers of the World" interviewing herbalists globally to learn about women's roles caring for health in various cultures.
Her latest book is a beginner guide to enjoying herbs from your garden. She also has online courses in herbal medicine topics.

Holly's message is to keep investing in learning and stay curious. Knowledge helps us care for our health and make informed choices.

Links:

The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine

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