Medicine Grove: A Shamanic Herbal

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A guide to using herbs for ceremonies, rituals, and healing, based on Native American traditions. Medicine Grove is a comprehensive herbal, with lists for every common herb and many wild plants of North America, and includes descriptions of the part of the plant used, notes on preparation, lists of symptoms alleviated by the herb, and common effects. However, this book goes further, with chapters on gathering and growing wild herbs, using herbs in Shamanic ceremonies or as plant allies in the wilderness, and birth, death, and dreaming herbs. The author combines her own first-hand experiences with a profound knowledge of indigenous traditions, thus enabling the reader to bring herbal lore into his or her own practice.

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"To anyone interested in the spiritual aspect of herbs, Medicine Grove will be a revelation to read. Cruden's ideas are fresh and appealing, and though she adapts them from the indigenous attitudes toward the plant world, she shows us how to incorporate them in our modern lives." * Barbara MacPherson, The Herb Quarterly *
"Whatever kind of shamanic herbalism you're into, this book can help you refine your craft and strengthen your alliance with herbs." * Paula Amero, Magical Blend *
"This well-written and inspiring book goes a long way towards reawakening our ancient connection with the magical Green World." * Northwindvisions.com *

Author Bio

Loren Cruden (19522022) led shamanic workshops and sweat lodge ceremonies throughout the Northwest. She is the author of The Spirit of Place and Compass of the Heart.