African American Herbalism: A Practical Guide to Healing Plants and Folk Traditions
Lucretia VanDyke
May 2023 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Sanya Simmons
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Discover the roots of modern-day herbal remedies, plant medicine, holistic rituals, natural recipes, and more that were created by African American herbal healers throughout history. This first-of-its-kind herbal guide 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 You'll also find a comprehensive herbal guide to the most commonly used herbs-such as aloe, lavender, sage, sassafras, and more. African American Herbalism is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to explore the medicinal and healing properties of herbs.
About the author
Lucretia VanDyke has been in the wellness industry for over twenty years, working as a holistic esthetician and educator. She focuses on integrating indigenous healing rituals, plant spirit medicine, holistic approaches to food/herbal medicine, ancestor reverence, and meditation into your modern daily practice.
Sanya Simmons is an Atlanta-based Black Latina female audiobook narrator. She's a member of SAG-AFTRA, PANA, and APA, and she serves on the DEI Committee of APA. Sanya's alto voice is warm, grounded, friendly, credible, and authentic.
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