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

Nancy Phillips

THE CLASSIC GUIDE TO HERBALISM: This "special and inspirational work" offers an introduction to the world of herbalism--from growing and preparing medicinal herbs to finding workshops, working with clients, and more (Rosemary Gladstar).

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

Perfect for new and seasoned herbalists alike, The Herbalist's Way is an "herbal classic" that "illuminates the ancient filed of plant study" (Rosemary Gladstar).

Book Details

  • Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Company
  • Publish Date: Aug 1st, 2005
  • Pages: 352
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Revised - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.74in - 7.96in - 0.77in - 1.85lb
  • EAN: 9781931498760
  • Categories: Herbal MedicationsAlternative TherapiesHerbs

About the Author

Phillips, Nancy: -

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.

Praise for this book

"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