The Herbalist's Way: The Art and Practice of Healing with Plant Medicines

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Chelsea Green Publishing, 2005 - Health & Fitness - 334 pages

This updated edition of The Village Herbalist provides a complete guide to the art and practice of herbalism, as well as an introduction to the herbalist's role in family and community life. Inspirational profiles of practicing herbalists from across the country add a human touch to the authors' wealth of practical herbal knowledge.

The Herbalist's Way includes time-honored healing wisdom from many cultures, as well as information on:
- Roles and responsibilities of herbalists in their communities
- Herbal workshops, conferences, and education centers
- Growing, drying, and preparing medicinal herbs
- Learning to listen to clients and recommend holistic treatments for healing and continued wellness
- Licensing, marketing, and other legal and business issues facing modern herbalists
- Comprehensive resources and suggestions for building your herbal library

 

Contents

Foreword
The Medicine of the People
CHAPTER
The Gamut of Herbal Possibility
Learning Your Path
Considering Your Niche
The Offering of Herbal Medicine
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About the author (2005)

Nancy Phillips, along with her husband Michael, runs Heartsong Farm Healing Herbs in New Hampshire, where they grow and sell healing herbs and herbal products. Nancy leads workshops on herbal medicine and offers wellness consultations. See their web site at www.herbsandapples.com.

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