Christophe Bernard is a renowned French herbalist, the founder of Althea Provence online herborist school, and an advocate for the legalisation and recognition of herbalism in France.  He has decades of experience in herbal medicine, and a deep passion for foraging and natural healing. Enjoy our very inspiring and a little bit rebellious conversation. About his move from computer programming to herbalism.About the historical role of the herbalist in French pharmacies and the war between pharmacists and herbalists.  About naturopaths paving the way for medical herbalists. About the need to be a rebel as a herbalist in France and Belgium. About preserving the rich herbal traditions for future generations and Christophe's advice for young people starting out as a medical herbalist.About how we see the future or herbalism in Europe. And lots more.You can find more information about Christophe and Althea Provence here: https://www.altheaprovence.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopheBERNARD-altheaprovence (both in French)  I'm looking for more interesting guests to talk about European herbalism and foraging in Europe. If you know anyone that would be perfect for this podcast, please let me know. If you want to reach out, you can find me on Instagram @wildplantforager, and on Facebook.You can also find more about me or contact me through my website www.wildplantforager.com But please don't hang around online for too long. Go outside, and follow your wild heart music by Eva LaRuna Disclaimer:The information in the WYLDE podcast has been compiled with the utmost care. We try to keep it as current, complete and accurate as possible, yet no rights can be derived from this podcast episode.We accept no liability for: direct or indirect damages resulting from possible errors and omissions, the content of linked websites, or the opinions of interviewed guests.Please take into account that transcripts were automatically created by A.I. and may contain mistakes.The content of this podcast in no way replaces personal medical advice or treatment by doctors and other medical professionals.