ep44: levi of mstea botanica talks queer ancestors, plant medicine ethics and essence making

levi (@msteabotanica on ig) talks about their practice as a queer herbalist. we discuss relationships to plants, how levi inherited queerness from their maternal line, barriers to access in the wellness industry, integrating mutual aid into an herbal practice, perspectives on ethical sourcing and reciprocity with the earth. to learn more about levi's work & offerings, follow them on instagram and support their small batch apothecary: http://www.msteabotanica.com recommended resources: the people's medicine project: https://www.rootworkherbals.com/contribute united plant savers: https://unitedplantsavers.org/species-at-risk-list/ canoe journey herbalists: @canoejourneyherbalists on ig jam haw herbals: https://www.jamhawherbals.com/ steadfast herbs: https://www.steadfastherbs.com/ Plants and Empire: Colonial Bioprospecting in the Atlantic World by Londa Schiebinger to learn more about booking a tarot reading or the apothecary: http://www.riseupgoodwitch.com on ig: @riseupgoodwitch support on patreon: http://www.patreon.com/riseupgoodwitch mary evan's 'ostara': https://youtu.be/d-T7QXwIJtk