PRIDE & HEALING SERIES: THE FLOWERS WE REQUEST
PRIDE & HEALING SERIES: THE FLOWERS WE REQUEST
Day: May 10, 2022
HERBAL MEDICINE BOOKS FOR ADVANCED & CLINICAL HERBALISTS
Herbal Medicine Books for Advanced & Clinical Herbalists Compiled by Meghan Gemma, Juliet Blankespoor, and Sarah SorciPhotography by Juliet Blankespoor Are you ready to take your herbal book game to the next level? Here are our recommendations for advanced and clinical-quality herbal texts and references, including Ayurvedic and Chinese herbals. Curious if these books might …
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AFRICAN AMERICAN HERBALISM, PART 1 – MEDICINAL RESILIENCE: AFRICAN PLANT KNOWLEDGE THROUGH BONDAGE AND BEYOND
African American herbalism is part of the backbone of a multitude of healing traditions in many parts of the Americas. However, it is often underappreciated, as are the rich herbal traditions of the African continent. Thankfully, a time has come where lineages such as these are being lifted up and celebrated as part of the …
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERBALISM, PART 2: NORTH AMERICAN BLACK HERBALISM
Many new or modified herbal traditions arose within Black communities in North America. These traditions were most celebrated, documented, and depended upon in the Southeast, where slavery was most concentrated. Typical elements included a combination of African, European, and Indigenous healing modalities, medicinal herbs, spiritual practices, and folklore. Voodoo and Santeria are examples of this …
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AFRICAN AMERICAN HERBALISM, PART 3: RESOURCES AND FURTHER LEARNING
A plethora of resources are available for one interested in the rich traditions related to African American herbalism. Below are a few lists in various media. Included are books, conferences, Facebook groups, herbalists, organizations, and websites. This is of course only a subset of items in this field but will hopefully get you well on …
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STINGING NETTLES MEDICINAL BENEFITS & MY FAMOUS NETTLES PATÉ RECIPE
The following article and recipe are a sneak peek excerpt into my debut book, The Healing Garden: Cultivating and Handcrafting Herbal Remedies—a detailed herbal reference, decadent cookbook, and garden manual all in one. This book is written for home gardeners and a Garden.