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

This updated edition of The Village Herbalistprovides 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.

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The Herbalist's Wayincludes 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

Subject
health
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 334 pages

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