Energetic Herbalism

A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine.

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A new indispensable, user-friendly resource for both the home apothecary and clinical practitioners.

In Energetic Herbalism, celebrated herbalist Kat Maier brings alive the elemental relationships among traditional healing practices, ecological stewardship, and the sacredness of essential plant medicines by synthesizing the foundational principles from the healing traditions of Ayurveda, Vitalism, and Chinese Medicine.

Inside you'll find:

• Detailed profiles of twenty-five foundational— and easily found—healing herbs
• How to assess imbalances in the body using the intuitive vocabulary of energetic medicine and its relationship to the elements of Nature
• A deep appreciation of the herbal wisdom and healing skills of Indigenous peoples
• Practical methods to ensure the survival of threatened medicinal plants