#40 Japanese Knotweed for Food, Wellness & Healthy Aging with Bryan Bramlett
What if one of the most misunderstood invasive plants is actually one of nature's greatest herbs for healthy aging?
In this episode, I sit down with forager and permaculturist Bryan Bramlett to explore the remarkable medicinal potential of Japanese knotweed, why it's treasured in herbal traditions, and how it can support healthy aging, circulation, and cardiovascular function. We also dive into ecological stewardship, ethical foraging, and how building a relationship with the plants around us can deepen both our health and our connection to the natural world. I hope this conversation inspires you to see invasive plants in a whole new way.
Resources:
π Japanese Knotweed Research: https://www.healingecosystems.com/knotweed-research
π Million Milkweeds Project: https://www.healingecosystems.com/milkweed-project
π Join our inner circle: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/
π What if the plants around you could help you heal? Discover how in our free masterclass: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/become-the-ecosystem
π Get a copy of my book: Foraging Wild Herbs: 30 Healing Plants of the Coastal Carolinas
About the guest:
Bryan Bramlett is an avid forager, permaculturist, and educator who specializes in foraging and tending wild plants. For more than a decade, he has studied and practiced foraging with respected teachers across the country, taught thousands of enthusiastic students, and led workshops on wild food foraging, land stewardship, ecotherapy, and citizen science. Through his work, Bryan helps people deepen their connection with the living world through wild food while empowering them to steward their local ecosystems. His mission is to support both ecological and community health by inspiring responsible stewardship of the landscapes we call home.
Connect with Bryan Bramlett:
- Website: https://www.healingecosystems.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingecosystems
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingecosystems
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healingecosystems
- Substack: https://healingecosystems.substack.com
About the host:
Hi, I'm April Punsalan β a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching people how to heal with plants. I want you to heal yourself and your family with the wild herbs that grow beneath your feet. Click here to learn more about me.
Connect with me:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril
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π² Stay WILD. Stay human. And rememberβyou are nature.
With love,
April Punsalan
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.
