In this episode of The Flower Prophecies, we’re joined by Fino Burgos, a clinical herbalist, devotee of flower essences and founder of Snake Root Apothecary. Fino’s work combines plant, animal, earth & elemental medicines and is deeply rooted in social justice and harm reduction, offering a holistic perspective on healing—one that embraces the collective alongside the individual. 

We cover Fino’s early inspiration, resisting the societal structures to life-changing experiences with nature and healing off the grid in Big Sur, the transformative power of solitude and immersion in nature, and how these experiences deepened an understanding of plant medicine and the animate life force of the world, the concept of "Inter-Species Tending" and redefining traditional notions of work in favour of tending, nurturing, and reciprocal relationships with the natural world, flower church and devotion to the flowers in community to foster deep self trust. 

Other Topics Discussed:

• The importance of intuitive attunement and trusting the wisdom of the natural world.
• How Fino’s time in the desert helped unlearn Western colonial ideas about reality and reconnect with plant wisdom.
• A deep dive into Fino’s creation of "Flower Church" in a historic chapel, offering a communal space for plant meditations and shared experiences.
• Reflections on the power of plants like Hawthorn and Marigold, their unique energetics, and how they guide deep emotional healing.
• The role of flower essences in unearthing ancestral wisdom, providing a sense of belonging, and teaching the art of receiving.
• Fino’s perspective on the collective importance of embracing the more-than-human world, and how plants can guide us toward a more balanced, intuitive way of being.

You can find Fino's offerings at https://www.snakerootapothecary.com/ and instagram https://www.instagram.com/snakerootapothecary/

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