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Fat Crush: Erin Wilkins of Herb Folk on Traditional Asian-American Herbal Medicine
Erin remains a dedicated activist at the intersection of herbalism, racial equity and environmental justice. She is a parent to two young kids and a proud Yonsei.
PLANT BFFs: Chrysanthemum, Mugworts, Cha, Redwood
FAV AUTHORS: Morrison, Hurston, Allende, Davis
ASTROLOGY: Gemini sun / Capricorn moon
ELEMENTS: Metal / Earth
We asked Erin to choose an organization to receive the proceeds from round-up donations placed at our checkout and she chose Good Good Eatz Oakland, an organization working to support ethnic food districts and building Black-Asian unity in the Bay Area. Check them out —> @goodgoodeatz
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