🌱 Plant Side: A Zine About Self-Care You Can Sow
Modern medicine has its place. So does modern marketing. But somewhere in between, real people are just trying to feel better.
This zine is about reclaiming access — to plants, to practical care, and to your own body. Botanical support should feel as normal as taking ibuprofen. No gatekeepers. No gimmicks.
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1. Plant-Based ≠ Pseudoscience
Herbal tools aren’t woo by default. They’re just not always profitable for the people in charge. Knowing the difference between evidence-based botanical care and overhyped snake oil is the first step toward self-directed wellness.
2. Legal, Grown, and Useful
From aloe on your porch to calendula in your garden, you can grow your own medicine chest. We’ll share easy plants, how to use them, and what to avoid.
3. The THC to CBD Spectrum
You should feel just as comfortable switching between cannabinoid tools as you would from Tylenol to ibuprofen. There’s no shame in figuring out what soothes your system — legally, gently, affordably.
4. Your Doctor, Your Dealer, Your Self
When profit is involved, information gets hoarded. You deserve better. This section explores how to be your own advocate and researcher — no gatekeepers needed.
5. Crash Culture Hurts
Crash diets and “detox” fads aren’t real healing. They’re just panic in a different outfit. Supporting your body gently, over time, builds real resilience. Let’s talk sustainable care.
6. The Porch Pharmacy
10 starter plants you can grow in most zones, with no license, and a lot of power. From lavender to lemon balm — what they’re good for, how to harvest, and when to reach for them.
➡️ Want more? Download the full zine here.