EP54: Wild Ayurveda

In this episode, herbalist and Ayurvedic practitioner Jo Webber joins Robin Harford to explore how Ayurveda — the world’s oldest system of natural health — can be rooted in the wild plants of Britain. Together, they unpack the Ayurvedic concepts of the five elements, the three doshas , and the six tastes — and how these ancient principles can guide your modern life, food choices, and foraging practice. Jo shares how local herbs like nettle, dandelion and wild garlic can be powerful food medicines, how foraging supports physical and emotional balance, and why bioindividuality is key to healing. This is a lively, grounded conversation blending Eastern philosophy with native plants, seasonal eating, and self-care rooted in the land. Links & Resources: Visit Jo’s course at: Follow Jo and her work on Instagram: @theayurvedaacademy Learn more about Robin: Mentioned books: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Quiet by Susan Cain If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend — especially someone curious about the intersection of traditional medicine, foraging, and seasonal wellbeing.

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EP54: Wild Ayurveda is an episode from Plants & People: An Ethnobotanical Journey Through The Plant Kingdom by Robin Harford.

This episode is 48:49 long.

This episode was published on May 12, 2025.

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