Medicine & Magic of the Poison Garden

Coby Michael, an occult herbalist and author of ‘The Poison Path’, joins me today to discuss the captivating realms of poisonous and psychoactive plants, dark herbalism and shadow work. Coby introduces us to the hidden potential of these plants in their healing and spiritual practices, as well as their ecosystem roles. Important in our conversation are the myths, realities, and political narratives surrounding cannabis, magic mushrooms, and nightshades. Suddenly more timely today are the dual natures of plants like Belladonna and Amanita muscaria, their medicinal and transformative powers and their resurgence in modern metaphysical and healing communities. Coby emphasizes the need to discover the balance between the empowering and risky nature of herbal medicine and explore how traditional wisdom can guide us today.