Botany for Herbalists
Botany for Herbalists
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An essential guide to herbal botany for budding and experienced herbalists
Botany for Herbalists artfully combines history, science, and technique to provide a foundation in botanical knowledge for herbalists. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated book in four parts, educator and herbalist Holly Poole-Kavana provides detailed information on:
- The importance of traditional and contemporary indigenous land practices
- An examination of the plant life cycle from seeds to flowers, including plant anatomy and functions
- Practical applications for the herbalist, including harvesting techniques and apothecary considerations
- Essential information on plant evolution, classification, nomenclature, and identification
- Comprehensive profiles of the most common medicinal plant families
A crucial book for anyone from the plant-curious to the herbal medicine practitioner, Botany for Herbalists truly unifies botany and herbalism in an unprecedented way.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Holly Poole-Kavana is a Washington, D.C.-based herbalist, botanist, and educator who grew up in the Hudson Valley and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. She earned a B.S. in botany from Cornell University and had the privilege of studying with a series of experienced herbalists. Herbalism has helped her find work that aligns with her values regarding community autonomy, accessible healthcare, consent, and connection. Along the way, she was challenged to examine the limited lens through which her botany training taught her to understand plants. Holly has been operating a sliding scale clinic, growing herbs to supply her apothecary, and teaching people of all ages about botany, herbalism, and foraging since 2011. She also works as a midwife's assistant and doula.PRODUCT DETAILS
ISBN: 9781643265377
Publisher: Timber Press
Pub Date: 20270119
Height: 9 inches
Width: 7 inches
No. of Pages: 332
Illustrations: 169 illustrations and 7 images
Category: SCIENCE/Life Sciences/Botany
Category: NATURE/Plants/General
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