Natural strategies for healthy travel with Patricia Kyritsi Howell

Do you love to travel? I certainly do. But have you noticed that when you’re away, you often return home sick? 

My today’s guest explains today why that is and what you could do to prevent this from happening next time.

Her name is Patricia Kyritsi Howell. Patricia has more than twenty years’ experience as a clinical herbalist and teacher. Her book, Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians is one of the foremost resources on the topic of regional native plant medicines.

A professional member of the American Herbalists Guild since 1997, she has a clinical practice in Clayton, Georgia.

Patricia advises the Atlanta Botanical Garden on medicinal herb programming, serves as a member of the Governing Council of the American Herbalists Guild, and is the co-founder of the Georgia Herbalists Guild.

She is the co-owner of Wild Crete Travel LLC, a small tour company specializing in unique custom travel experiences on the Greek island of Crete.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to prepare better for your next trip with the right natural products and strategies.  

​TAKEAWAYS

​1.​Why it’s important to learn about herbs around you rather than purchase plants from all over the world

​2.​Why Appalachian plants are so unique

​3. What natural strategies Patricia recommends to support your travels

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FAVORITE QUOTES

​​​”​Whatever your weakest body system is, that’s the place that’ll become destabilized when you’re under stress. Even if you love to travel, it’s stressful.”

​CONTACTING OUR GUEST

Patricia’s Botanologos School of Herbal Studies site, her Wild Crete Travel site and Facebook page, as well as her Instagram feed to follow

Patricia’s Interview with David Hoffman

​WEB RESOURCES

California School of Herbal Studies

Althea Northage-Orr

Rosemary Gladstar

Jade screen formula

Reishi roast

Tommie Bass

Phyllis Light

American Herbalist Guild Symposium – this year in Georgia

​BOOKS

Back To Eden

Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians

Wildflowers and Plant Communities of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and Piedmont: A Naturalist’s Guide to the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia (Southern Gateways Guides)

A Reference Guide to Medicinal Plants: Herbal Medicine Past and Present

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Image courtesy of Patricia Kyritsi Howell

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