{"product_id":"african-american-herbalism-a-practical-guide-to-healing-plants-and-folk-traditions-paperback-1","title":"African American Herbalism: A Practical Guide to Healing Plants and Folk Traditions - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLucretia Vandyke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After rediscovering the forgotten legacies of these healers, \u003ci\u003eAfrican American Herbalism\u003c\/i\u003e dives into the important contributions they made to the world of herbalism, including: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e Rituals for sacred bathing and skin care Herbal tinctures, potions, and medicine  Recipes for healing meals and soul food  And more! \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eAfrican American Herbalism\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to explore the medicinal and healing properties of herbs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47382214803634,"sku":"9781646043521","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/ef389b0238da16519b52e1c6626a50bc.webp?v=1777830679","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/african-american-herbalism-a-practical-guide-to-healing-plants-and-folk-traditions-paperback-1","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}