Plant Cunning Podcast17 Joulu 2025

Ep.210: Mushroom Alchemy with Jason Scott of Feral Fungi

Today we host herbalist, mycologist, and alchemist Jason Scott from Feral Fungi. In this episode, Jason shares his journey into the world of fungi, hermetic alchemy, and ethobotanical studies. We explore the complexities of the mushroom supplement industry, planetary correspondences of mushrooms, and the art of making potent, intentional mushroom medicines. Jason also reveals his favorite methods for double extraction and discusses the importance of supporting local economies. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into the mysteries of nature and the plant world!

00:00 Introduction to the Plant Cunning Podcast

01:59 Guest Introduction: Jason Scott of Feral Fungi

02:51 Jason Scott's Journey into Mycology and Alchemy

08:21 The Influence of Teachers and Mentors

17:22 Doctrine of Signatures and Planetary Correspondences

25:22 The Art and Science of Spagyric Medicine

42:23 Traditional Wisdom and Modern Society

42:57 Intentional Product Creation

43:14 Complexities of Life and Medicine

44:12 Scaling a Company with Integrity

46:14 Medicine Making Techniques

47:16 Soxhlet Extractor Explained

49:46 Alcohol and Water Extraction Methods

55:36 Challenges in Mushroom Industry

01:01:54 Consumer Awareness and Quality

01:08:41 Local Sourcing and Revolutionizing Herbal Medicine

01:19:36 Microbial Concerns in Smoothies

01:20:21 Mushroom Processing for Effectiveness

01:21:20 Absorption Differences: Powders vs. Tinctures

01:22:44 Challenges in Mushroom Research

01:24:34 Chinese Herbalism and Mushroom Medicine

01:28:39 Astrological Correspondences of Mushrooms

01:39:04 Planetary Associations of Specific Mushrooms

01:46:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Ep. 249: Botanical Shadow Work with Amy Blackthorn

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Ep. 248: Visti Larsen on Jaimini Astrology & Parampara Knowledge

Today, Visti Larsen is on the Plant Cunning Podcast to discuss lesser-understood parts of Vedic astrology, including Jaimini astrology, chara karakas, darakaraka and atmakaraka, and how Jyotish is pra...

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Ep. 247: The Diviner's Path with JoAnna Farrer

Today on the Plant Cunning Podcast, witch, seer, musician and host of Coffee & Divination Joanna Farrer returns to discuss her book The Diviner’s Path. She shares why she wrote it, to map the shared “...

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Ep. 246: Fall Forecast '26 with ZamboniFunk

ZamboniFunk is back to talk fall forecast 2026! We talk about conference season, the effects of the eclipse season we just went through, the Venus and Mercury retrogrades, Jupiter-Mars-Ketu conjunctio...

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Ep. 245: Wild Medicine with Ali English

Today on the Plant Cunning Podcast we talk with UK herbalist and teacher Ali English, author of Wild Medicine (Aeon Books), about her path from childhood gardening and Culpeper’s Herbal to formal trai...

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Ep. 244: Dreaming, Herbalism, & Embodied Learning, with Kimberly Gallagher & Lauren Morgan

Today Isaac & AC welcome herbalists Kimberly Gallagher of LearningHerbs and Lauren Morgan of Herbs & Dreams to the show. Lauren recounts starting with a botanical medicine apprenticeship and now runs ...

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Ep. 243: Temperament & Graeco-Arabic Medicine with Cameron Allen

On this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, herbalist and astrologer Cameron Allen returns to discuss his recent travels and to share updates on his ongoing studies in Ayurveda and Unani Tibb. Camer...

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Ep. 242: Becoming Mushrooms with Madison Murphy Barney

Today on the Plant Cunning Podcast we welcome Madison Murphy Barney—doula, two-spirit Indigenous sister, public health storyteller, and author of Our Ancestors Want Us to Be Mushrooms: Wisdom for Livi...

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