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The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers by Rosemary Gladstar
The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers by Rosemary Gladstar
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The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers by Rosemary Gladstar
*The importance of preserving knowledge of the plants' healing properties and the work of herbal healers
*The practices of gardening and gathering herbs in the wild
*The power and passion of the herbal community
*The rich value of living with gratitude and reverence for the Earth, and a deep connection to the plant world.
Rosemary Gladstar has been practicing, living, learning, teaching, and writing about herbs for over 50 years. Considered a star figure in the modern herbal movement and often referred to as the "godmother of American herbalism", Rosemary is the author of twelve books including Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginners Guide, Herbs for Children's Health, Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, Herbal Healing for Women, and Herbal Healing for Men. She is the co-founder and former director of both The International Herb Symposium and The New England Women's Herbal Conference, the Founding President of United Plant Savers, and the co-founder and original formulator of Traditional Medicinal Tea Company.
She is also the author and teacher of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism, which continues to inspire and teach many thousands of students around the world. In 2018 Rosemary was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for her life's work from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine. She recently moved from her home at Sage Mountain an herbal retreat center and botanical sanctuary where she lived for 30 years to a smaller haven where she plans to write more, tend to her new gardens, and spend more time with the plants."Rosemary Gladstar has created a portal into the consciousness of plants. The Generosity of Plants reveals the profound intelligence and healing capacity of botanical beings, transforming our understanding of herbalism into a deep, reciprocal dialogue with Nature's wisdom. With decades of intimate communion with the plant world, Gladstar illuminates the sacred interconnectedness that pulses beneath every leaf and root. This is an essential text for those seeking healing that transcends the physical--a healing rooted in respect, wonder, and a radical understanding of Nature's sentience."
"This charming collection offers plant lovers a place to go for practical advice, herbal remedies, and meditation, focusing on being more present and connected to the natural world. Herbs and chapters are supported by quotes from well-known herbalists, writers, poets, scientists, Indigenous people, and others. For example, Georgia O'Keeffe, Barack Obama, Kiva Rose Hardin, and Gertrude Jekyll are just a few of the names. An eminent herbalist with 50 years of experience, Gladstar ( Herbs for Children's Health) provides thought-provoking questions that will compel readers to ruminate about herbs and their usefulness. Her book's photographs are beautiful enough to stand on their own...A lovely little book for plant and quotation lovers that's designed for meditative enjoyment."-- Library Journal
"This book feels like a warm hug from Rosemary and our herbal ancestors and plantcestors, reminding me of the beauty of plants, the power of community, and my own small but mighty place in this circle, how we are raindrops in a vast ocean-- each action, however tiny, matters." -- Jiling Lin, L.Ac., Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Artist, and host of Herbal Radio's "Tea Talks with Jiling"
"This book is a beautiful celebration of the plant world and the herbalists who love it--thoughtful, uplifting, and brimming with wisdom. As I flipped through the pages, I couldn't stop sending quotes to friends!"-- Rosalee de la Forêt, herbal teacher and author of Alchemy of Herbs and coauthor of Wild Remedies
"Rosemary Gladstar is such a special person and a gift to Mother Earth. She has an intuitive knowledge of plants and their properties, and is someone I turn to for advice. She has created a magnificent book sharing the wisdom of plants that will bring joy to the reader and to the world."-- Brant Secunda, shaman, healer and traditional ceremonial leader
"What we carry and what we share has power and potency. Just open to a page and feel the glimmer of inspiration."-- Margi Flint, author of The Practicing Herbalist
