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Sebastian Pole on Ayurveda, Herbalism & The Power of Plants


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"I discovered there was another language for describing our health and another way to feel empowered to look after it."

Simon Mills (our Herbcast host) interviews Sebastian Pole (our other Herbcast host!) as a welcome and introduction to the inspiration behind Herbal Reality.

Sebastian is a registered member of the Ayurvedic Professionals Association, Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine, and a Fellow of the Unified Register of Herbal Practitioners. He qualified as a herbalist, using the principles of Ayurveda (the ancient art of living wisely) and, the Herbal tradition to help transform health. He co-founded Pukka Herbs in 2001; he's an author; a qualified Yoga therapist, fluent in Hindi and lives in a forest garden farm growing over 100 species of medicinal plants and trees

In this episode, Simon talks to Sebastian about starting Herbal Reality to support his mission of bringing the incredible power of plants into people's lives. 

Sebastian talks on:

  • His inspiration and love of nature and people. 
  • Discovering Ayurveda and herbalism - an awakening to the wonder of nature.
  • Historical continuum – anthropological and ethnobotanical links between herbal traditions around the world.
  • The organic herb movement and organic farming.
  • Starting Pukka, its value-chain, and the drive for quality.
  • The Fair Wild Movement – sustainable and equitable herbalism.
  • The Herbal Alliance, addressing the future of herbalism and the climate crisis.

Find out more about Herbal Reality on Instagram @herbal.reality or visit www.herbalreality.com 

Herbcast is produced by Decibelle Creative: @decibelle_creative / www.decibellecreative.com 

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