What is Herbalism?
When I ask myself, “What is herbalism?” my mind fires off in what feels like a million different directions. The art of herbalism is such a complex, deeply rooted practice that it’s no surprise this question would be answered differently by each individual.
If you were to Google the same question, you’d likely come across a bland response along the lines of: “Herbalism is the study of the effects of herbs and how they interact with the body.” Sure, that’s technically correct. But herbalism is so much more.
Could it be the freedom of taking your health into your own hands? The empowerment of understanding medicine that comes directly from the Earth—medicine capable of healing your mind, body, and spirit?
Could it be the reconnection to nature that many of us have lost? Immersing ourselves once again in the natural world, reviving the bond our ancestors cherished but that we’ve largely severed. Somewhere along the way, we started avoiding nature or even fearing it, labeli…
