Naturally
The Herbalist's Guide to Health and Transformation
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Publisher Description
Unlock the power of herbalism to transform your health and life
While modern medicine can only take us so far, herbalism—the science and art of plants as medicine—stands the test of time. In Naturally, clinical herbalist Rachelle Robinett offers a beginner-friendly guide to herbalism, revealing everyday remedies and rituals for health and happiness.
Herbs allow you to take control of every aspect of your health in a way that’s natural, sustainable, and completely customizable. Better yet, you don’t need fancy equipment or an extensive pantry to start—just a desire to feel better, naturally.
Weaving practical advice with deep explorations of herbalism’s potential to shift our relationship with the natural world, Robinett shares:
science-backed guidance on how to use herbs to address a range of aliments, like pain and inflammation, how to regulate the nervous system, how to boost memory and mental clarity; and more;how to work with teas, tinctures, capsules, and other herbal blends, as well as the best format for taking each herb;the tried-and-true diet and lifestyle considerations to pair with each herbal protocol;simple, easy-to-follow herbal recipes and formulas.
Whether you’re battling stress and anxiety, chronic pain, digestion issues, poor sleep, low motivation, or even grief, Naturally shows herbs may be the solution you’ve been looking for.
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"What ultimately matters is that we think like an herbalist," contends Robinett, an herbalist herself, in her standout debut. Framing her treatment of the topic as a "why-to" more than a "how-to," Robinett covers such categories as nervines (which target one's nervous system), sedatives (for sleep disturbances), adaptogens (to help "assist adaptation" to stress), nootropics (used for enhancing cognitive function), and psychedelics (for "emotional pain"). She discourages matching herbs strictly symptomatically, noting that there's no "single herb for any one symptom or syndrome." In each category, she highlights a few plants appropriate for specific concerns. For example, she suggests the nervine passionflower for those struggling with rumination, while valerian root is an option for panic. Though the author encourages exploration over strict chart-consulting, she does offer a few straightforward resources, including a handful of recipes, an index that details the best formats to ingest each herb mentioned, and an herb shopping guide. She also shares powerful stories from her clients, in a tone that evokes thoughtful educator rather than salesperson: "My pursuit of this nature represents an inherent way in which I live—and learn and teach—which is to strive to understand." Readers curious about herbalism need look no further.
