African American Herbalism: A Practical Guide to Healing Plants and Folk Traditions by Vandyke, Lucretia

African American Herbalism: A Practical Guide to Healing Plants and Folk Traditions

Discover the roots of modern-day plant medicine, herbal remedies, holistic rituals, natural recipes, and more that were...
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SKU: 9781646043521
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Author: Lucretia Vandyke
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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African American Herbalism: A Practical Guide to Healing Plants and Folk Traditions by Vandyke, Lucretia

African American Herbalism: A Practical Guide to Healing Plants and Folk Traditions

$25.76

African American Herbalism: A Practical Guide to Healing Plants and Folk Traditions

$25.76
Author: Lucretia Vandyke
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Discover the roots of modern-day plant medicine, herbal remedies, holistic rituals, natural recipes, and more that were created by African American herbal healers throughout history.

This first-of-its-kind apothecary book takes you through the origins of herbal practices rooted in African American tradition, from Ancient Egypt and the African tropics to the Caribbean and the United States. Inside you'll find the stories of herbal healers like Emma Dupree and Henrietta Jeffries, who made modern American herbalism what it is today.

After rediscovering the forgotten legacies of these healers, African American Herbalism dives into the important contributions they made to the world of herbalism, including:

    Rituals for sacred bathing and skin care Herbal tinctures, potions, and medicine Recipes for healing meals and soul food And more!

You'll also find a comprehensive herbal guide to the most commonly used herbs, such as aloe, lavender, sage, sassafras, and more, alongside gorgeous botanical illustrations. African American Herbalism is the perfect holistic guide to wellness book for anyone wanting to explore the medicinal and healing properties of herbs.

Author: Lucretia Vandyke
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Published: 10/04/2022
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781646043521

About the Author
With a journey that began when she was just a little girl mixing herbs, clays, and muds on her grandparents' farm, Lucretia VanDyke has had a lifelong connection to plants. She's been in the wellness industry for over 20 years, working as a holistic esthetician and educator. Lucretia has worked and trained with many internationally known spa and skin care companies.

Her quest for knowledge and interest in the traditional approach to wellness has led her to training extensively in Southeast Asia, Thailand, and Bali. Lucretia focuses on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, holistic approaches to food/herbal medicine, ancestor reverence, and meditation into your modern daily practice.

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