Plant Medicine 101 - Western Red Cedar

Join Dr. Sarah Sue Myers, N.D, and Rhianne Janovich of 21 Acres to learn about the physical characteristics, medicinal uses, and history of this iconic Pacific Northwest tree, the western red cedar, Latin name Thuja plicata. In the Plant Medicine 101 webinar series, you learn about plant identification, medicinal uses, nutrient profiles, how to sustainably harvest and process these herbs, herbal safety, ecosystem connections, insight into health conditions that the plants support, as well as folklore, storytelling, and self-care invitations. Come explore the intersection of cultivated and wild spaces here in the Pacific Northwest with Dr. Sarah Sue! Key Topics: 0:00:00 Introductions 0:05:37 About Western Red Cedar 0:16:27 Cedar Medicine 0:47:56 History of Cedar Visit Dr. Sarah Sue's website: https://www.journeyhomehealing.com/ Visit the 21 Acres website: https://21acres.org/ Resources: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer - Old Growth Children section https://www.powells.com/book/braiding... At 21 Acres, located in Woodinville, Washington, we inspire action to solve climate challenges by learning as a community to grow, eat, and live sustainably. Check out what's growing at 21 Acres! We're sharing resources for lifelong learners, gardeners, farmers, chefs, low-wasters, and fresh thinkers of all ages. Join us as we grow, eat, and learn together. 21 Acres is located on the ancestral lands of Indigenous nations including the Stillaguamish tribe, the Duwamish, and Coast Salish peoples. We acknowledge these nations as the original stewards of this land and honor both the land itself and the people of these nations past and present. We are deeply grateful to caretake this property for the community and future generations. LIKE this video and subscribe to our 21 Acres YouTube Channel. LEARN MORE with what's fresh in the Farm Market, Education Center, and Organic-certified Farm: https://mailchi.mp/21acres/virtualedu... MORE VIRTUAL LEARNING like this: https://21acres.org/classes-events/vi... TAKE CLIMATE ACTION: https://21acres.org/get-involved/take...