I've spent many hours poring over Thomas Avery Garran’s materia medica books. In fact, his first book was one of the first herbal books that I bought when I started studying Chinese medicine! And as you’ll see in this episode, Thomas clearly loves plants and has wonderful insights into them, from their gifts and energetics to how to grow and harvest them.
I was surprised when Thomas chose motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) as his plant for the interview - I just didn't see it coming! But as you’ll see, it’s obvious how much he loves motherwort, and he shares so much about this wonderful plant’s gifts - including his recipe for Tension Relief Tincture.
By the way, if you are or know someone who suffers from PMS, this is one recipe you don’t want to miss! (You can find the link to the beautifully illustrated recipe card in the resources below.)
By the end of this episode, you’ll know:
► A lesser-known herbal preparation that can be made with motherwort
► How to recognize high-quality cut-and-dried motherwort
► Five tips for growing and harvesting your own motherwort
► The main health conditions for which motherwort’s gifts shine
► When you should (and shouldn’t) use motherwort
► Why Thomas is passionate about herb farming
► and so much more…
For those of you who don’t know him, Thomas Avery Garran has been studying plant medicine for over 30 years. He lived in China for sixteen years and received his PhD in Materia Medica studies and Plant Pharmacy at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing, and was the first non-Chinese recipient of this degree. He has a master’s degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine and a certificate in herbal medicine from the American School of Herbalism. Thomas is the author of two books on the use of Western herbs in Chinese medicine; he is also the translator of the first book on growing and processing daodi Chinese herbs and the first men’s health book published in Chinese medicine in the mid 17th century. Thomas is also the co-translator of a free e-book on the initial response to the Covid outbreak by the Chinese medicine community in China. He is the executive director of the East West School of Herbology and president of Herb Whisperer, Inc. which focuses on agriculture of medicinal plants and education. Thomas now resides in Western Massachusetts, where he and his wife are building an herbal sanctuary and educational center.
I’m thrilled to share our conversation with you today.
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-- TIMESTAMPS --
01:11 - Introduction to Thomas Avery Garran, PhD
04:06 - How Thomas found his herbal path
10:39 - Thomas’ books on Western herbs and Chinese Medicine
13:15 - Why Thomas loves motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
17:13 - European motherwort vs. Chinese motherwort
19:35 - Motherwort for the heart
24:17 - How Thomas likes to work with motherwort
31:03 - Gynecological indications for European motherwort
33:58 - Tension Relief Tincture
39:39 - What about the licorice in this recipe?
44:16 - Closing thoughts about motherwort
48:14 - Learning opportunities at East West School
56:56 - The herbal skills Thomas is currently cultivating
1:05:55 - Herbal tidbit
-- SWEATER PATTERN --
Yes, I did knit my sweater! Pattern is: Love Note by Tin Can Knits.
-- DISCLAIMER --
The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.
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