18. Conversations with Pukka Part 1: Simon Mills and Euan MacLennan

**DISCLAIMER: Please note that the views of our podcast guests may not always align with the views of Nutritank** Pukka is an award-winning herbal company creating teas, supplements and other herbal medicines with an ethical mission to promote a message of sustainability and wellbeing. This is a two-part mini-series and in this first episode, Nutritank is joined by Simon Mills and Euan Maclennan, who both work at Pukka. Simon, a herbal strategist, has been at the forefront of integrative and herbal medicine. He is an award-winning author and the Self-Care Lead for the College of Medicine. Euan, a herbal and sustainability director, works in clinical practice as a herbal practitioner in a NHS general practice based in central London. He is currently undertaking a clinical doctorate in gastrointestinal disease at the University of Bath. Join us as we explore their serendipitous paths towards established careers in herbal medicine and Pukka, the importance and the need for regulatory bodies within the industry as well as the power of social prescribing. In this episode, we learn about the importance of community health initiatives. We also hear how to assure good quality and safety when buying herbs and supplements. Why not enjoy this episode with a warming cup of tea? ‘Peace’ and ‘Love’ by Pukka are Simon’s and Euan’s favourites. Podcast show notes: Pukka: https://www.pukkaherbs.com/uk/en Social Prescribing Network https://www.socialprescribingnetwork.com Euan: @urbanbotanist Simon: @ourmedicinehub Books: “The Essential Book of Herbal Medicine” “The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety”