Energetic Herbalism: A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine

Maier, Kat

ISBN 10: 1645020827 / ISBN 13: 9781645020820

Published by Chelsea Green Publishing, 2021

softcover book in very good shape, very light wear to cover and book edges. Seller Inventory # mon0000014302

Synopsis:

In this indispensable new resource both for the home apothecary and clinical practitioners, a veteran 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.

Inside Energetic Herbalism, you’ll find:

• The elements and patterns of Ayurvedic doshas for greater self-awareness as well as positive lifestyle choices
• The relationship of well-being to the seasons through the brilliant lens of Chinese Five Element Theory and how our emotional health is beautifully expressed through the Elements
• The roots and evolution of Vitalism, the traditional Western system of energetic medicine
• How to assess imbalances in the body using the elegant and intuitive vocabulary of the six tissue states, an emerging tool in Western herbalism
• The senses as the main tools for navigating through energetic herbalism
• A deep appreciation of the wisdom of indigenous peoples, which is the foundation of sacred plant traditions

 

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, including: 

• Dandelion
• Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng)
• Goldenseal
• Burdock
• Calendula
• Echinacea
• Goldenrod

 

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.

About the Author: Kat Maier is the founder and director of Sacred Plant Traditions, a center for herbal studies in Charlottesville, Virginia. Her school’s free herbal clinic was one of the first on the East Coast and is a model for other programs. In clinical practice for over 30 years, Maier also teaches widely at universities, conferences, and herbal schools. She began her study of plants as a Peace Corps volunteer, and her training as a physician’s assistant allows her to weave the language of biomedicine into her presentation of traditional energetic systems. She is a past president of United Plant Savers and the recipient of the organization’s Medicinal Plant Conservation Award.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Energetic Herbalism: A Guide to Sacred Plant...
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Publication Date: 2021
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good