On “The Search for Yerba Mansa”, we Join Clinical Herbalist Violet Moon as she travels throughout the Bay Area in Search of Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis californica). Violet deep-dives into the unique botany and medicinal importance of Yerba Mansa, as well as illuminates the intersection of the plants sensitive ecological niches and the environmental pressures threatening it’s survival. Violet is joined and supported on her exploration by guest Angela Pai, a professional Botanist and fellow California native plant nerd in the SF Bay Area.

Tune in Live Tuesday, March 24th at 1pm PST on @kpfaradio in the SF Bay Area and on @kpfk in Los Angeles, or stream the episode afterwards on the Planting Medicine podcast or at KPFA.org

Photo of local Bay Area rarity Yerba Mansa by Violet Moon

Find Violet Moon at witchcraftapothecary.com

and on IG: @witchcraft_apothecary

Planting Medicine enhances the community’s knowledge of herbal medicine by sharing voices of traditional, holistic healers and healing practices.

Hosted and produced by Emiliano Lemus and Renée Camila. Additionally hosted by Sam Roberts and Violet Moon.

Recommended Reading for Episode:

-pronunciation of Tuushyak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Eimf-BPF7o

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