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Rabbit Tobacco for Lung Health, Respiratory Healing, and Everyday Medicine with Karen Lynn Burr
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- Herbs with Rosalee
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 3384
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Summary
What if one of the most helpful herbs for the lungs is one you’ve never heard of? Rabbit tobacco ( Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ) may not be the most well-known herb, but according to herbalist Karen Lynn Burr, it deserves a place in every herbal toolkit. In this episode, Karen shares how this native North American plant became one of her most trusted allies after a serious respiratory health crisis—so much that she credits it for saving her life! Along the way, we explore rabbit tobacco's long history of traditional use for supporting the lungs, soothing irritated tissues, and helping the body recover after illness. Karen also shares her broader philosophy of restorative herbalism, making connections between healthy ecosystems, healthy bodies, wild foods, and community care. From foraging and folk medicine to rewilding ourselves through plants, this conversation is packed with practical insights, inspiring stories, and contagious enthusiasm for the healing power of the natural world. Karen has also brought us her Respiratory Support Nebulizing Formula, an incredibly versatile herbal preparation that can be used to calm and soothe inflammation during or after a respiratory illness. You can download your beautifully illustrated recipe card here ! By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► Why Karen is so passionate about wild foods (and how to harness their gifts to benefit your health!) ► How rabbit tobacco can help to rebuild thinning tissues—from the lungs, to the skin, to vaginal tissues, and more ► Plants that partner well with rabbit tobacco to support different health conditions ► Five herbal preparations for rabbit tobacco ► Tips for sourcing, harvesting, and drying rabbit tobacco to ensure you’re making the most potent medicine ► What disturbed ecosystems can…