#42 Kanna, African Geranium, and South Africa’s Diverse Medicinal Plants with Finn Rautenbach

Herbalists, want to go beyond knowing 20 common herbs and learn how to understand the plants growing around you? Learn how to embody the medicine of the land where you live. I’m teaching my framework for building regional plant knowledge in my LIVE class, From 20 Herbs to Infinite Medicine, on September 15, 16, and 18. 👉 Save your spot: https://www.wildherbacademy.com/masterclass South African botanist Finn Rautenbach shares how growing up on the edge of the Knysna Forest shaped his intimate connection with plants, then takes us into his work with wild-harvest Pelargonium sidoides (African geranium) and its traceable, sustainable supply network, plus his focus on cultivating Sceletium tortuosum (kanna) to reduce poaching while maintaining quality through careful post-harvest processing.   About the guest:Finn Rautenbach is a South African botanist, Supply Chain Manager at Afrigetics, and Co-founder at Klein Karoo Medicinals, whose passion for rekindling an intimate link between humans and their natural environment has led him to dedicate his life to the study and conservation of Southern African medicinal plants.   Connect with Finn: Afrigetics Botanicals website: https://afrigetics.com Klein Karoo Medicinals website: https://www.kleinkaroomedicinals.co.za Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finngrows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finn.rautenbach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finn-rautenbach-127563120 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finnrautenbach2625   About the host:Hi, I'm April Punsalan — a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching people how to heal with plants. I want you to heal yourself and your family with the wild herbs that grow beneath your feet.   Connect with me: Website: https://www.wildherbacademy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildherbacademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHerbAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildherbswithApril   Rate, review, and subscribe:Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and, most importantly, share it with someone who wants to learn more about the medicinal plants of South Africa. 🌲 Stay WILD. Stay human. And remember—you are nature. With love,April Punsalan ----------------- Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.