EP57: The Poor Man's Herb

In this new short-form episode, Robin Harford challenges our relationship with common sorrel ( Rumex acetosa ) – a plant we've dismissed for centuries simply because it grows freely everywhere. This episode introduces a new podcast format: short observations (2-5 minutes) with a call to action. Robin doesn't want you to just listen, he wants you outside, engaging with plants where you are. Safety note: If you suffer from kidney stones or sensitivity to oxalic acids, avoid sorrel due to its high oxalate content.

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EP57: The Poor Man's Herb is an episode from Plants & People: An Ethnobotanical Journey Through The Plant Kingdom by Robin Harford.

This episode is 3:48 long.

This episode was published on Dec 19, 2025.

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