Herbal Voices American Herbalism Through the Words of American Herbalists

This unique book examines how the herbalists of the 1960s and 1970s counterculture are reacting to the mainstream fascination with herbal medicine in the 21st century. Through interviews with 20 leading herbalists from across the country, this book explores the roles of science and folklore in modern American herbalism, the ups and downs of professionalism in the field, the endangered plant crisis, and spirituality in herbal healing. This rich resource presents the words of many well-known herbal practitioners, including Rosemary Gladstar-founder of The California School of Herbal Studies and United Plant Savers, co-founder of Sage Mountain Herbs, and author of Herbal Healing for Women and of the Sage Healing Way series; James Green-former Director of The California School of Herbal Studies, a member of the advisory committee for United Plant Savers, and author of both The Herbal Medicine-Makers Handbook and The Male Herbal; David Hoffmann-Fellow of Britain's National Institute of Medical Herbalists, former President of the American Herbalists Guild, and author of The New Holistic Herbal, An Elder's Herbal, and Therapeutic Herbalism; Richo Cech-herbalist, owner of Horizon Herbs, executive board member of United Plant Savers, and author of Growing Your Garden Pharmacy; and Sharol Tilgner-licensed naturopathic physician, founder and current President of Wise Woman Herbals, Inc., editor of Herbal Transitions, associate editor of Medical Herbalism, and author of Herbal Medicines From the Heart of the Earth.Dougherty, Anne Kathleen is the author of 'Herbal Voices American Herbalism Through the Words of American Herbalists', published 2004 under ISBN 9780789022042 and ISBN 0789022044.