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#42 Kanna, African Geranium, and South Africa’s Diverse Medicinal Plants with Finn Rautenbach

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South African botanist Finn Rautenbach shares how growing up on the edge of the Knysna Forest shaped his intimate connection with plants, then takes us into his work with wild-harvest Pelargonium sidoides (African geranium) and its traceable, sustainable supply network, plus his focus on cultivating Sceletium tortuosum (kanna) to reduce poaching while maintaining quality through careful post-harvest processing.

 

About the guest:
Finn Rautenbach is a South African botanist, Supply Chain Manager at Afrigetics, and Co-founder at Klein Karoo Medicinals, whose passion for rekindling an intimate link between humans and their natural environment has led him to dedicate his life to the study and conservation of Southern African medicinal plants.

 

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About the host:
Hi, I'm April Punsalan — 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.

 

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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.