Summary: Lets not only explore some of the gems, techniques and knowledge from a range of traditional medicine, but let's cultivate capabilities to relate with the essence of these ancient lineages in order to heal using a more direct, holistic and powerful approach. Set at the feet of Mt Wollumbin (Mt Warning) in the Northern Rivers of NSW at Jimi's healing sanctuary, this interview explores traditional healing gems and techniques derived from a diverse catalogue of ancient lineages. That is what Dr. Jimi has uniquely cultivated. An ability to cross-pollinate medical traditions then apply that in his clinic and teachings while maintaining professional sovereignty. Jimi sheds insight into the root causes of disease by exploring deep and subtle primary wounds. His approach is understanding and communing with the essence of a herb, a medical device, a body system, disease or a patient, in order to heal holistically. This is what makes a physician at the top of their game. This interview is basically me picking Jimi's brain on all cool things traditional medicine while he shares his philosophical views and approach. I also enquire about his journey of moving from tradition to tradition to cultivate his own flavour of healing while maintaining respect and authentic identity. ABOUT DR. JIMI WOLLUMBIN Whether he is presenting at the UN or at a village health co-operative in rural India, Jimi is always a highly engaging speaker, writer and educator. With 19 years clinical experience and almost as much in community development, Jimi combines his deep knowledge of holistic medicine with a passion for social causes and world health. As the social entrepreneur that founded One Health Organisation in 2005, he has since steered it to become the largest holistic and integrative healthcare NGO in the world - having distributed roughly 9 metric tonnes of medicine to hundreds of thousands of disadvantaged communities across the globe. Jimi's private clients value his obvious passion for traditional medical practices and the way in which he combines aspects of the traditions of India, China, Tibet and Persia that continue to inspire him. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS • How Jimi got the name Wollumbin - the indigenous name of the mountain where Jimi lives. • Mt Wollumbin as the "Ajna" (third eye) of Australia. (6:10) • Cross-pollinating medical modalities and reviving living traditions. (8:30) • Jimi's personal journey and experience with medicine. (13:30) • Jimi's journey with Ayurveda. • The common grammar that underlies Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine. (16:30) • Ayurveda and herbal medicine is a labour of love. (22:34) • Jimi's platform of practice - alternative to the alternatives. (23:10) • Accessing deep and subtle primary wounds as root causes of disease. "What really needs to be healed here?" (24:30) • Pulse diagnosis: deep intimacy of sentients touching sentients. (35:35) • Leech Therapy: Raktamokshana (Blood liberation). (44:05) • Understanding the essence of a medical instrument or herb. Understanding the basic gestalt of the pattern, principle, idea, notion or spirit of a herb or medical device (such as a leech) in order to know how to apply that to the basic gestalt, pattern and principle of a disease. (50:23) • Uses of leech therapy: • Healing response of Kati Basti: Warm oil penetrates drives deep down into the tissues and doshas which allows vata (the primary vital force and subtle winds of the body) to flow and for blood to move. • 3 Modes of Ayurvedic Blood Letting and Cupping: (01:01:43) • Jimi's favourite herbs: (01:12:28) • Adrenal boosters that are stimulants in disguise vs. adaptogens. (01:15:18) • Today's most common health issues Jimi sees in practice • Reductionism as a problematic approach to medicine. For full Show Notes and Resources see https://vitalveda.com.au/learn/podcasts
