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Dear reader, organic herbs and herbs as medicine has fascinated me since I was a teenager. I am delighted to announce that I will be in conversation in a a fun, educational and inspiring private magazine evening with The Organic Herbalist Katie Pande BSc, MNIMH, BFRP, on November 13th 2025, from 8pm until 9.15pm. (We will go with the date the majority can attend. Please email me and let me know if you can do either evening, or your preferred date). Email - LuminaryMagEditorAJ@Proton.Me
As we head into autumn in the northern hemisphere, Katie and I will be discussing herbal medicine and the therapeutic power of plants for optimising immunity, lowering stress and anxiety and balancing hormones. After the interview we will have a Q&A and you can ask Katie questions.
The event is free for annual subscriber. Subscribe annually or purchase your ticket here and support independent magazine slow journalism and storytelling. Do buy you ticket, navigate to the monthly option for this event which costs £12.00. If you are unable to attend in person, we can send you a recording. Please remember to cancel the recurring monthly event payment, to avoid being charged again. For newcomers who love The Luminaries Magazine, support us throughout the year and come to our online interviews and members only movie and supper nights in addition to new articles, interviews and broadcasts in the magazine to delight and inspire you.
Take a look at Katie's website to learn more about her passion for herbs and nature and the conditions she treats.
Katie is a qualified medical herbalist and a member of The Institute of Medical Herbalists and a certified Bach Flower Practitioner. She holds degrees in plant biology and herbal medicine. She runs a medical herbalist and Bach flower remedies practice via video and phone and she previously worked for a high profile organic herbal tea company as a herbalist and educator.
Talking, lecturing and inspiring people around the ancient, potent power of plants, herbs and flowers is Katy's passion and to nurture a holistic approach to vibrant health and wellbeing.
I have known Katie for a decade and we have collaborated on fascinating articles and videos on Ayurvedic herbs and their food as medicine properties.
I can't wait to interview Katie and share the fecund magic of plants with you!
This is an online event for paying subscribers and for non-subscribers, you can also purchase a ticket for the event here, via our magazine portal.
I look forward to seeing you at this intimate, informative and fun evening. Alison Jane, founder and editor - The Luminaries Magazine.
Herbal Medicine Tip for Health - Have you discovered the medicinal delight of brewing organic pine needle tea, as recommended by naturopath Barbara O'Neill? Pine needles are rich in vitamin c and antioxidants. This delicate tea is refreshing and tastes delicious, sip the tea throughout your day and feeling uplifted and nourished. To make pine needle tea, add a desert spoon of the tea to a teapot, brew for 20 minutes and then drink throughout the day.
For any questions about the evening with The Organic Herbalist, please email me - LuminaryMagEditorAJ@Proton.Me we can also invoice for tickets and you can pay by bank transfer. Please share the event with friends and family. Katy and I can't wait to see you.
Please note, if we need to change the date due to illness or circumstances beyond our control, we will contact you and move the date to the earliest possible new date everyone can attend.
Buy a ticket for An Evening with AJ and The Organic Herbalist. You will need to navigate to the monthly option unless you wish to support the magazine for a year. - thank you.
To discuss or book an appointment with Medical Herbalist Katie Pande, visit her website - Organic Herbalist .
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