Shruti Tharayil
Herbalist, Writer
Shruti Tharayil is a self-taught herbalist and founder of the initiative “Forgotten Greens” where she showcases disappearing knowledge about the wild edibles that grow in India’s diverse ecosystems.
India
- Herbalist
- Writer
- Cooking
- Gardening
Featured Works
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The Purslane Passport
Find out how a humble weed can be a portal to meaningful relationships, a new view on the world, and even hope for a climate-challenged future.
The Wilderness Within
Reconnecting with nature is about far more than finding wild things to eat. Over time, it becomes a way to feed your mind and soul by recognizing the gifts of the planet.
Education
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences
MA, Women's Studies 2009 - 2011 -
Oregon State University
Permaculture Design 2001 - 2001
Experience
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Communication Coordinator
Interconnect Project Jan 2022 - Present (2 years) -
Co-founder
Unlearning Ashram Jan 2020 - Present (4 years) -
Founder
Forgotten Greens Aug 2018 - Present (6 years) -
Co-founder
Rela - Rhythms of Change Aug 2014 - Present (10 years)