Motherland Herbal: The Story of African Holistic Health

A comprehensive guide to the herbalism practices and culture of African holistic healing. Beginning with the author’s childhood surrounded by plants, ancestral stories, and traditional healing practices, this deeply informative and powerful book first traces her path to herbalism, spirituality, and harmony with nature, and the critical life-sustaining relationships humans forge with other living beings. The rest of the text is an encyclopedic trove of information on African herbal medicine and healing ritual, including seasonal harvest practices, magic, recipes, remedies, and much more. Blending activism, folklore, and wisdom with a warm and authoritative voice, this is an essential resource for herbalists and healers of all cultures. (Short discount)