What makes an herbal remedy truly effective—and how can plant medicine fit into an everyday wellness routine? In Season 5, Episode 6 of Nutrition Nutz, host Dr. Philip Pappas, Ph.D. sits down with Jamie Cotter, herbalist and educator with WishGarden Herbs, and educator Dewey Thomas to explore the science, story, and practical application of herbal medicine.
Jamie shares her own personal health transformation and the history of WishGarden Herbs—founded by pioneering midwife Catherine Hunziker in Boulder, Colorado—before diving into how herbal tinctures work, why alcohol plays a key role in extraction and preservation, and how WishGarden's pump spray delivery method makes herbal remedies more accessible than ever. The conversation also covers WishGarden's commitment to sustainable sourcing through wildcrafting, support for organic farmers, and the Herbiculture Project, which promotes domestic cultivation of medicinal plants.
Season 5, Episode 6 covers:
- The founding story of WishGarden Herbs and Jamie Cotter's personal health journey
- How herbal tinctures work—and the role of alcohol in extraction, delivery, and preservation
- WishGarden's pump spray delivery system and what sets it apart
- Sustainable sourcing practices, wildcrafting, and the Herbiculture Project
- How to tailor herbal remedies to specific health needs—acute and long-term
- Spotlight formulas including Kick-Ass Allergy, Badass Bitters, Emotional Ally, Cranial Comfort, Party Prep, and Deep Lung
