Herbal Voices

Herbal Voices: American Herbalism Through the Words of American Herbalists examines how the herbalists of the 1960s and 1970s counterculture are reacting to the mainstream fascination with herbal medicine in the 21st century. Through interviews with 20 leading herbalists from across the country, this book explores the roles of science and folklore in modern American herbalism, the ups and downs of professionalism in the field, the endangered plant crisis, and spirituality in herbal healing. This rich resource fills a gap in the existing literature for herbalists, herbal enthusiasts, historians, anthropologists, popular culturists, and holistic/alternative medical practitioners.