The Principles and Practices of Spiritual Herbalism: Healing and Transformation Through Plant Wisdom and Ancestral Medicine

Guided by leading Black herbalist Karen Rose, discover how to harness the magic of plants and diasporic ancestral practices in remedies and ritual.
*2022 Foreword Indie GOLD Winner for Body, Mind & Spirit*
Master Herbalist Karen Rose is a first-generation immigrant from Guyana with ancestors from Ghana, the Congo, China, and India who continues her grandmother’s legacy as a healer and herbalist. In The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism , she shares her wisdom on how to partner plants and rituals to guide the process of self-healing. As you alleviate physical symptoms and heal emotional and spiritual imbalances, you will see how plants can help you stand in your power, strengthen your intuition, and provide protection.
This guide to harnessing the power of plants is a practical tool for working through the symptoms of body disease and the underlying emotional and spiritual issues. Organized by major body systems—circulatory, respiratory, digestive, liver, sexual, skin, nervous systems, and immune health— The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism gives a brief overview of the physical mechanisms of each system, the spiritual correspondences associated with it, and the plants, remedies, and rituals that can be used to bring oneself back to healing and balance.
Accompanied by beautiful color illustrations of the plants, the organs they affect, and their related spirits or orishas, each plant profile includes:

• Botanical and pharmacological information
• Planetary correspondences
• Ethnobotanical and historical use
• Healing properties and indications
• Methods of preparation and dosage

Applying this herbal wisdom, the recipes include:

• 4th Chakra Heart Oil – for healing a broken heart and generational trauma
• Inspired Sleep and Dreams Tea – to inspire and enhance dreamwork
• Breathe Easy Steam – to support healthy respiratory function
• Immunity Chai Tea – to strengthen the immune system against colds and flu
• Laying Hands Stomach and Womb Oil – for soothing digestion and menstrual discomfort
• Castor Oil Pack for Liver Health – for pain and swelling relief

Filled with stories, ancestral recipes, and accessible practices, The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism shows you how to use the power of plants for spiritual and physical healing.