If you are like me, then you might have started to think of plants as those little bottles neatly arranged on a shelf. My lavender is purple, eucalyptus is green, and frankincense is pink. How often do you think of the actual plant though? Do you know what peppermint leaves look like? How about geranium? If you’re struggling to picture them, then you’re not alone. That’s why I sat down with ethnobotanist Kerry Hughes, to help us learn a little more about the plants outside the bottle.  Kerry gives us a sneak peak into her books as she describes some popular plants and their uses beyond essential oils. She also sheds light on why plant medicine is often not the subject of clinical trials despite hundreds of years of use by indigenous peoples.  This episode is power packed and will leave you rethinking your garden for next year. Give it a little now! Check out Kerry’s IG @kerryarrudaethnopharm or FB EthnoPharm. Find her books, articles, videos, and more on her website at ethnopharm.com. Be one of the first 5 people in the US to follow and DM Kerry on Facebook (ethnopharm) to get her Aromatic Plants Book for FREE! See full show notes for this episode HERE. Leave us a review while you’re there. Lookin’ for some podcast goodies? I’ve got ya covered! Shop our t-shirts, swag, and other popular products HERE New to essential oils? Here is my free guide to help you demystify this topic  FREE Essential Oils Guide. Our website is www.RevolutionOilsPodcast.com View hundreds of Essential Oil Recipes in our DIY Dugout Sign up for my  PODCAST NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a healthier, more balanced life!  Say hello on social. Use the Hashtag #essentialoilrevolutionpodcast so I know you're a friend! Facebook Instagram Grab yourself a freebie here! ---> https://linktr.ee/samleewright Thank you to our amazing sponsors. Heard about a product you’d like to try? View our list of sponsors HERE and help us keep this podcast 100% free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices