Opening Our Wild Hearts to the Healing Herbs [Paperback]

Gail Faith Edwards (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1999

This charming book weaves herbal lore, wise woman tradition, and personal experience into a magical and spiritual tapestry. Gail Faith Edward's directions for growing, harvesting, and utilizing NatureÂ’s green gifts are surpassed only by her ability to express her own Wild Heart. Experienced herbalists and novices alike will be inspired by her vast knowledge and uplifting spirit. Includes 113 trees and herbs for medicine, food, and beauty.

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About the Author

Gail Faith Edwards is a practicing Community Herbalist, founder of Blessed Maine Herb Farm and Director of the Blessed Maine Herb Farm School of Herbal Medicine. She is a mother, grandmother, author and teacher. Her other books include Opening Our Wild Hearts to the Healing Herbs and Traversing the Wild Terrain of Menopause. Gail lives on her family farm in Maine during the growing season and spends her winters in the Apennine mountains of Southern Italy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Teacher Created Resources; 1 edition (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188812301X
• ISBN-13: 978-1888123012
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Opening Our Wild Hearts to the Healing Herbs, April 7, 2002

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Margaret C. Goddard (Kingston, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Opening Our Wild Hearts to the Healing Herbs (Paperback)

This is a fabulous book full of the wonders of our green allies. Herbal medicine, plant lore, poetry, ceremonies, delicious recipes, and a terrific index make this book a must for anyone interested in using wild plants. The section on medicinal trees is unique in my experience. The author's lovely spirit shines in every word and makes me wish I was a member of her family.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully crafted work of love, June 7, 2000

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Cindi Ellen O'Connor - See all my reviews

This review is from: Opening Our Wild Hearts to the Healing Herbs (Paperback)

As a novice to the world of medicinal herbs, I found this book to be an outstanding resource. The plant descriptions and directions for medicinal use are clear, concise and inspiring. But it is the call to the way of the Wise Woman and the stories interwoven which sang to my heart.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very likely the best book on herbs I have ever read!, February 14, 2000

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James (New York City, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Opening Our Wild Hearts to the Healing Herbs (Paperback)

This book is a must for anyone wishing to gain extensive knowledge on many herb and plant uses. It's format is very easy to read as the herbs are alphabetized. The author, Gail Edwards, has obviously done her homework as she includes a rich historical background and suggestions on the uses of each herb. You will definitely improve your herb IQ if you read this terrific book. Enjoy!