Chinese Herb Cultivation in the US, with Thomas Avery Garran | Tea Talks with Jiling

Jiling and Thomas discuss what “daodi” means, Thomas’ current botanical farming projects, and some easy Chinese herbs for everyday home herbalists to cultivate. Learn about some of the Chinese herbs that Thomas is growing in the US, gain insight into two different Leonurus species that Thomas focused on for his dissertation, and learn more about considerations for Chinese herb cultivation in the US. This podcast was recorded from an international call and sound quality may fluctuate.

Thomas Avery Garran, PhD is an herbalist, author, translator, and scholar who has been studying botanical medicine for over 30 years. He holds a PhD in Chinese Materia Medica Studies from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing, China where he currently resides. Dr. Garran is widely published, and is the author and/or translator of four books including “Western Herbs in Chinese Medicine,” “Western Herbs according to Chinese Medicine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” and “Chinese Herb Cultivation: Daodi Practices for Growing and Processing Chinese Herbs.” His recent work focuses on daodi 道地 (local) herbs and agriculture, and bringing his nearly 16 years of living, farming, and studying in China back to the United States. 

Visit Thomas Avery Garran at Passiflora-Press.com, Herb-Whisperer.com (forthcoming), and Facebook @HerbWhispererPhD 

Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) and herbalist in Ventura, CA. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com, Instagram @LinJiling, and Facebook @JilingLAc. Get her free Nourishing Life (養生) template, Five Elements (五行) outline, or sign up for her newsletter here.

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Chinese Herb Cultivation in the US, with Thomas Avery Garran | Tea Talks with Jiling

Jiling and Thomas discuss what “daodi” means, Thomas’ current botanical farming projects, and some easy Chinese herbs for everyday home herbalists to cultivate. Learn about some of the Chinese herbs that Thomas is growing in the US, gain insight into two different Leonurus species that Thomas focused on for his dissertation, and learn more about considerations for Chinese herb cultivation in the US. This podcast was recorded from an international call and sound quality may fluctuate.

Thomas Avery Garran, PhD is an herbalist, author, translator, and scholar who has been studying botanical medicine for over 30 years. He holds a PhD in Chinese Materia Medica Studies from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing, China where he currently resides. Dr. Garran is widely published, and is the author and/or translator of four books including “Western Herbs in Chinese Medicine,” “Western Herbs according to Chinese Medicine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” and “Chinese Herb Cultivation: Daodi Practices for Growing and Processing Chinese Herbs.” His recent work focuses on daodi 道地 (local) herbs and agriculture, and bringing his nearly 16 years of living, farming, and studying in China back to the United States. 

Visit Thomas Avery Garran at Passiflora-Press.com, Herb-Whisperer.com (forthcoming), and Facebook @HerbWhispererPhD 

Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) and herbalist in Ventura, CA. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com, Instagram @LinJiling, and Facebook @JilingLAc. Get her free Nourishing Life (養生) template, Five Elements (五行) outline, or sign up for her newsletter here.

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Thomas Avery Garran podcast on Herbal Radio

 


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Written by Elise on November 4, 2022

Elise completed a two-year apprenticeship with the Columbines School of Botanical Studies and completed Rosemary Gladstar's The Science and Art of Herbalism online course. She enjoys continuing her herbal education through inspiring books, talks, and homemade herbal preparations. In addition to her plant-based studies, she has a BA in Business and a minor in Cultural Anthropology. Also an artist, Elise loves to draw and fill her time with her family and sweet Aussie, cooking up good food, working on their property, and exploring the Oregon wilderness.