Episode 513: Herbalism as Medicine with Guest Sajah Popham

Episode 513: Herbalism as Medicine with Guest Sajah Popham

Author: Ali Miller RD September 21, 2026 Duration: 1:02:01
Have you ever used herbs as medicine? Are you curious about how plants work in the body and the various ways that herbs can be consumed? In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, Ali Miller RD interviews Sajah Popham of Evolutionary Herbalism and Natura Sophia Spagyrics. Sajah shares his beautiful perspective on how herbs can cultivate whole person healing as he unpacks their ability to calm to HPA-axis, clarify the mind, open the heart, and aid in connecting you deeper to your true self.    You will learn about various classifications of herbs and which plant Sajah first was moved by. Get empowered with his epic list of must-have herbs for an at home medicine cabinet and learn about Sapgyric preparations along with tinctures, infusions, teas, and topicals. Learn about the nuance of considering constitution and mechanisms when selecting herbs and how some serve as foundational tools whereas others will be more cyclical. This episode is packed with information and will have you excited to add a new herbal remedy to your supplement routine.   Links discussed in this episode: Sajah’s book Evolutionary Herbalism www.evolutionaryherbalism.com www.naturasophiaspagyrics.com https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/pages/the-spagyric-process Take courses with Sajah: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/home/online-herbalism-courses/     Top herbal recommendations: Wood Betony Milky Oats Lemon Balm Holy Basil Echinacea Chamomile Yarrow Oregon Grape Root Wormwood Boneset  You can shop single herb formulas at Natura Sophia Spagyrics   Naturally Nourished formulas that use herbs as medicine: Berberine Boost Herbal Immune Calm and Clear Adaptogen Boost  

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