Welcome to my monthly newsletter that mixes two of life's greatest medicines: plants and pop culture.
Contrary to what many corners of the internet tell us, herbalism doesn’t have to exclusively mean: meadow strolls, potato sack dresses (with all due), understanding moon phases, or giving up your 9-5 to build a homestead. We can geek out on nettles, passionflower and holy basil with as much fervor as we do over Vanderpump Rules, Daria, and Beyonce’s journey from I Am…Sasha Fierce to Lemonade to Renaissance to Cowboy Carter. It’s all medicine.
So I created this space to talk about herbalism in a practical, down-to-earth way that doesn’t exclude the other things I enjoy in life. Some people will make you think you can’t embrace both at the same time. But plants contain multitudes and so do we.
What's in each newsletter?
- A deep dive into a pop culture moment/theme
- A plant that connects to that moment—and an approachable, 101-style guide to its medicinal benefits, how to grow it and ways to incorporate it into your life
- A recipe every now and then
Who is Archana?
A journalist and recent graduate of the Earth Island School of Herbs. A firm believer that we are all students for life, this newsletter isn't just a way to share info, build community and extol the excellence of The Comeback. It's a way for Archana to keep studying plants, too. Like a Continuing Studies program, but cooler.
Archana is based in Southern California, grew up on the East Coast and wrote a fan letter to Simpsons creator Matt Groening in elementary school. To learn more about her writing, check out her portfolio.
Some fine print.
The information in this newsletter is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a recommendation, substitute or endorsement of any particular medical or health treatment. Although I work hard to provide useful, accurate, vetted information, you are responsible to research and verify information before relying on it. I am an herbalist, not a licensed or registered healthcare practitioner.
No post or comment should be considered health advice. You are responsible for consulting a medical professional before trying any new herb or remedy mentioned in the website or any related forum, especially if you are pregnant. I can't predict how a plant remedy will work for you. Always refer to your medical care provider for questions about your health.