The Other Way

024: Asian American Herbalism, Identity herbalism, & plant medicine with Erin Masako Wilkins

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Erin Masako Wilkins is an Asian American herbalist and acupuncturist. Her clinical work is rooted in Eastern energetic theory - tapping into her own ancestral healing traditions to empower others to restore health and prevent illness. She has been a practicing herbalist for over a decade specializing in Asian folk remedies and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is passionate about applying Eastern energetics to domestically grown herbs and herbal medicine.  

A seasoned educator, her classes include Asian American herbalism and folk traditions, TCM theory, seasonal wellness, and community care workshops. Erin has a master’s degree from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, CA. Her book, “Asian American Herbalism: Folk Traditions in Modern Day Practice” is set for publication in Spring 2023. To learn more about her work visit HerbFolkShop.com

💫 We cover :

  • What is “herbalism” and who is an “herbalist”
  • Understanding Asian American Herbalism, Western Herbalism, Traditional Chinese Herbalism, and more
  • Ways to connect to the plants you need
  • Understanding the energetics of plants (Plus, is coffee really good for you?)
  • How Clinical Herbalists read their clients & make recommendations
  • Archetypes in Clinical Herbalism (hot vs. cold, deficient vs. excess)
  • Climate + location and herbal selections
  • Understanding “identity” herbalism
  • Bringing plant medicine into your own life
  • So much more!

    • 💫 To connect with Erin:

    • Instagram: @HerbFolkMedicine
    • https://herbfolkshop.com/
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