Trendy Herbs We Don’t Actually Use in Clinical Practice

(Maca, Milk Thistle & More)

In this episode of Herbalism Uncensored, Alicia and Lila share their perspectives on popular herbs they rarely use in clinical practice. From maca to kratom, they explore why some of the internet’s most hyped remedies often don’t make the cut in real-world client care.

🌿 In This Episode:

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  Why trendy doesn’t equal effective

  
  


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  How clinical outcomes, access, and cost shape real herbal decision-making

  
  


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  A grounded look at maca, black seed oil, milk thistle, kratom, tulsi, and others

  
  


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  The real risks of gas station herbs

  
  


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  How social media warps our view of herbalism

  
  

With personal stories and practical insight, Alicia and Lila offer a clear-eyed, clinical take on what herbs actually earn their place in a practitioner’s toolkit.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction to Unpopular Herbal Opinions

03:23 – Setting the Stage: Constraints in Clinical Herbalism

09:00 – Herb Spotlight: Maca

16:15 – Herb Spotlight: Black Seed Oil

23:01 – Herb Spotlight: Milk Thistle

31:16 – Herb Spotlight: Kratom

31:25 – The Dangers of Buying Herbal Remedies at Gas Stations

33:02 – Understanding Kratom: Benefits and Risks

39:55 – Tulsi: From Sacred Plant to Global Trend

48:04 – Honorable Mentions: Sea Moss, Lemon Balm, and More

53:36 – Final Thoughts and Cautions on Herbal Medicine

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