# #756 - Robert Dale Rogers - Moss Medicine: A Comprehensive Illustrated Guide to Bryophytes

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Podcast: [The Grimerica Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grimerica-show-745270)
Published: 2026-04-08T00:38:42+00:00
Episode link: https://www.grimerica.ca/756-robert-dale-rogers-moss-medicine-a-comprehensive-illustrated-guide-to-bryophytes
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Interview starts at 29:46 Discover the fascinating world of mosses, lichens, and medicinal plants in this insightful conversation with Robert Rogers, a seasoned herbalist and author of over 60 books. Learn about the traditional uses of mosses, the importance of preserving Indigenous knowledge, and the potential medicinal benefits of fungi and mosses in modern pharmacology. https://selfhealdistributing.com/robert-rogers-bio/ https://www.innertraditions.com/author/robert-dale-rogers In this episode: Robert Rogers shares his journey from botanist to herbalist, exploring Indigenous wisdom. The differences between moss species and their traditional medicinal uses. How shape-shifting beliefs, like the doctrine of signatures, influenced herbal medicine. The overlooked medicinal potential of bryophytes and lichens. The growing market and scientific validation of medicinal mushrooms. Ethical wildcrafting tips for sustainable harvesting. The potential health benefits of store-bought and wild mushrooms. Insights into psychedelic mushrooms and their evolving legal landscape. The unique connection of mycelium networks and whether mosses exhibit similar interconnected structures. Practical advice for identifying, harvesting, and integrating wild plants into everyday life. The significance of maintaining a deep bond with nature for physical and spiritual health. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Robert Rogers' work on moss medicine 02:01 - Indigenous wisdom preservation and the importance of documenting plant knowledge 03:34 - Challenges of identifying moss species and their traditional uses 05:21 - The significance of shape and doctrine of signatures in herbal remedies 07:27 - The details behind the moss encyclopedia and its visual guide 09:00 - Modern pharmacology validates trad…

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