ISBN: 9781931498760 Year Added to Catalog: 2005 Book Format: Paperback Book Art: photographs, appendices, resources Number of Pages: 8 x 10, 352 pages Book Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Old ISBN: 1931498768 Release Date: April 30, 2005
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The Herbalist's Way
The Art and Practice of Healing with Plant Medicines
"And then there are those—only a few, a rare book here and there—that are destined to become herbal classics, treasured like old friends, thumbed through again and again for their depth of herbal wisdom, for their teachings, and for their inner brilliance that illuminates this ancient field of plant study. Michael and Nancy Phillips have created such a special and inspirational work."
—Rosemary Gladstar, From the Foreword
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
About the Authors
Nancy Phillips
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. ...
Michael Phillips, along with his wife Nancy, runs Heartsong Farm Healing Herbs in northern New Hampshire, where they grow and sell medicinal herbs and products they make from healing herbs. Michael writes articles for publications such as Mother Earth News, Growing for Market, and The Natural Farmer. He is author of The Apple Grower and co-author of The Herbalist's Way . For several years now, Michael has been growing apples successfully at Lost Nation Orchard using no artificial pesticides or fertilizers. His secret lies in hard work, creative marketing, and a willingness to observe and learn from nature. For more ...
Rosemary Gladstar is the author of Herbal Healing for Women. She has founded, supported, and taught at herbal workshops and education centers worldwide. She is also the founder of United Plant Savers, an organization dedicated to medicinal plant conservation. ...
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