# Do You Need to Know Phytochemistry to Be a Great Herbalist?

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Podcast: [The Plant Path: Clinical Herbalism, Medical Astrology & Spagyric Alchemy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-plant-path-herbalism-medical-astrology-spagyric-alchemy-743287)
Published: 2026-04-29T12:00:00+00:00
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Phytochemistry is a fascinating study, but it can be incredibly complicated and confusing at times. Understandably, there are many herbalists who'd prefer to avoid learning it all together. The big question is: Do you really need to know phytochemistry to be a great herbalist? There are many paths you can take as an herbalist. You can meet with clients, make herbal medicine, wildcraft, and so much more. As you'll see, phytochemistry plays a different role in each of these paths. In today's episdode, you'll discover: What phytochemistry is using simple terms The traditional vs biochemical approach to herbalism and what it has to do with phytochemistry When learning phytochemistry matters as an herbalist, and when it doesn't Why it's essential if you're making herbal medicine My top three book recommendations that make learning phytochemistry easy ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at: http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/ Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/ ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice o…

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