Dagmar Goldschmidt

is a Chemical Engineer and Technical Affairs Manager and worked at Herb Pharm - A Herbal Extracts company in 2012. In this interview she expresses her meticulous work and the reason for her dedication in working with and analysing plants.

Last revision March 3, 2025

The classic film Our Common Roots and the Herbal Wisdom Series are independent productions, self funded by the producers: Glenn Axford and Marjolaine Forest. The film Our Common Roots and the website were the two projects that came to be as a result and rooted from the filming of Shawn Buckley and his lectures, Interviews and accompanying Shawn in Ottawa presenting his argument for the current Bill at that time to the Senate Committee. All of this beginning in 2008, along with a few of the people he represented and many others over the years. Note when we set out to film a herbalist we did not have to look far to find Herbalist Chad Cornel to be our main subject.

“The Loss of Access to Supplements

and

Natural Health Products will Cause Death and Suffering”

Says Shawn Buckley a prominent Canadian Constitutional lawyer and the founder of the Natural Health Products Protection Association (NHPPA) and the CHARTER of HEALTH FREEDOM.

Since the mid 2000’s Shawn has become a large proponent and advocate warning Canadians and onlookers from different regions of the world alerting people that it is a matter of bodily autonomy. That your attention to this matter is urgent.

Note: Shawn Buckley should be a house hold name of someone who has drawn the line for us, to what is unacceptable.

The rate of Canadians, along with a multitude of other countries around the world have and are turning to supplements and medicinal plants has grown significantly since 2020.


The Solution to Protect your Access

to

Natural Health Products, Permanently.

Click on the link below to sign the Charter of Health Freedom

https://www.charterofhealthfreedom.org

We handed out hundreds of DVD copies of Shawns lectures, sold the lectures on DVD beginning in 2008 through to 2014, distributed on DVD nationally through retailers and clinics.


Canadians need your support! Please contact NHPPA

Shawn continues to be a central figure after almost two decades and he is a well-known defender of Canadian consumer rights, relentlessly and tirelessly distributing messages with the urgent call and plee to Canadians to sign the Charter of Health Freedom for a healthy body, mind and spirit. See video for more information.

Informing Canadians that choice in maintaining access to natural health care products currently is an urgent matter of bodily autonomy. Part of the education to the Canadian public is highlighting how over 10,000 products have been removed. Products that have already been pulled off the shelves throughout stores and clinics in Canada over several decades.

The market for natural health products was lucrative then with dips and peaks in growth. Since 2012 and the release of our film Our Common Roots and the introduction of the Cosmos of Mushrooms the demand for all herbs and mushrooms alone has grown and stayed on a steady incline hitting another all time high growth period during 2020, again since the summer spring of 2023 through to 2024 and now in the first quarter of 2025 hitting a massive surge once again.

A large percentage of Canadians use Natural Health care products. Many Canadians do not take a supplement every single day, although when we want it and need we want to have it be available.

The impact of Shawns work for Canadians is of international concern. He has kept the natural health products currently still on the shelves and in circulation thus far. While his work has resonated with consumers and health professionals alike it is important that you get involved.

Please contact NHPPA and GET INFORMED by clicking the link below. And please sign the Charter of Health Freedom.

https://nhppa.org

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A collection of interview clips with Marjolaine Forest and various experts in Herbalism, Science, Natural Health and Law etc.

Kevin Spelman, PhD, is a respected researcher, educator, and practitioner in the field of natural products and herbal medicine. With a background in molecular biology and clinical herbalism, Spelman has over two decades of experience in studying medicinal plants and their effects on human health. His research has focused on the biochemical and physiological impacts of botanical compounds, and he has published numerous scientific papers on the therapeutic properties of herbs.

Kevin has also taught extensively and served as a consultant for various natural product companies, helping to bridge the gap between traditional herbal knowledge and modern scientific research. His work continues to influence both the academic and practical applications of herbal medicine, contributing to the advancement of evidence-based approaches to natural health.

Sara Katz is the co-founder and former owner of Herb Pharm, alongside Ed Smith also co-founder and former owner. Together, they established the company in 1979 with the shared vision of creating high-quality herbal remedies rooted in sustainability and traditional wisdom. Katz played a pivotal role in the early development and success of Herb Pharm, contributing to the company’s ethos of organic farming, ethical sourcing, and environmental stewardship.

Sara’s background in herbal medicine and her passion for natural healing helped shape Herb Pharm’s commitment to producing pure, potent, and responsibly made herbal extracts. Katz's influence, alongside Smith’s, has made Herb Pharm a trusted name in the herbal supplement industry, known for its integrity and dedication to promoting wellness through nature.

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Ed Smith is the founder and former co-owner of Herb Pharm, a renowned herbal supplement company established in 1979. Known for his deep passion for natural healing, Smith built Herb Pharm with the mission of producing high-quality, ethically sourced herbal medicines. His journey into herbalism began with his study of medicinal plants and traditional healing practices, which led him to become a leading figure in the American herbal movement.

Herb Pharm emphasizes organic farming, sustainable practices, and strict quality standards. Smith’s commitment to using pure, whole herbs and eco-conscious processes revolutionized the herbal industry, helping make herbal supplements more accessible and trustworthy.

Smith's vision of blending traditional herbal wisdom with modern science continues to influence Herb Pharm's philosophy, as the company remains a leader in herbal medicine.

Dagmar Goldschmidt in conversation with Marjolaine Forest, Filmed by Glenn Axford

Shawn Buckley in conversation with Marjolaine Forest, Filmed by Glenn Axford

Shawn Buckley in conversation with Marjolaine Forest, Filmed by Glenn Axford

Shawn Buckley in conversation with Marjolaine Forest, Filmed by Glenn Axford

 

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Her legacy lies in the practical, earth-centered approach to health and her dedication to making herbal knowledge accessible to all.

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