Sep 30, 2026
Does the term “topical herbs” make you think of applying herbs to your skin? Perhaps creams, salves, or poultices come to mind. The thing is, application to the skin, while very important, is only one of many types of topical applications.
Any time an herb comes into direct contact with tissues, whether the skin...
Sep 24, 2026
The elements offer a profound framework for understanding health, herbal medicine, and our connection to nature. Sajah Popham from The School of Evolutionary Herbalism discusses how, across traditional systems such as astrology, alchemy, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Air element governs vital processes...
Sep 17, 2026
Sajah Popham of The School of Evolutionary Herbalism examines two often-overlooked branches of the Western healing tradition: alchemy and medical astrology. He traces their history, explains their philosophy, and explores how they are essential to a contemporary approach to working with herbs and people.
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Sep 9, 2026
Sajah Popham of The School of Evolutionary Herbalism explores spiritual healing with herbs, moving beyond mystical clichés to examine how physical vitality, emotional well-being, and the soul are connected. Drawing on Western alchemy, he maps the relationship between body, spirit, and soul and explains how...
Sep 2, 2026
Has your life ever been changed by a plant? When I ask this question of a group of herbalists, most say yes. But if you’re just taking your first steps on the plant path, your answer might be no, or not yet.
To the skeptic, the entire premise sounds completely ridiculous. How exactly could a lowly, unintelligent...