In this indispensable new resource both for the home apothecary and clinical practitioners a
celebrated herbalist brings alive the elemental relationships among traditional healing
practices ecological stewardship and essential plant medicines. By honouring ancient wisdom
and presenting it in an innovative way Energetic Herbalism is a profound and practical guide
to family and community care for those seeking to move beyond symptom relief and into a truly
holistic framework of health. Throughout author Kat Maier invites readers to explore their
personal relationships with plants and their environs as they discover diverse models of
healing.Through the rich herbal tradition of storytelling Maier seamlessly blends theory and
practice with her experience-tested herbal remedies and healing protocols. Maier stresses the
critical message of how to address the challenge of threatened medicinal plant populations
offering practical and inspiriting methods for ensuring their survival. Many herbals boast a
materia medica of more than 100 herbs but in keeping with an emphasis on sustainable practice
Maier instead focuses in depth on 25 essential medicinal herbs that can be grown in most
temperate climates and soils. Whether you are a seasoned clinical herbalist an
herbalist-in-training or simply someone seeking to provide the best natural health care for
your family this book is a source of inspiration insight and answers you will return to again
and again.
