In this enlightening conversation, Justiene Davis speaks with renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar about her journey into herbalism, the deep connection with plants, and the importance of mentorship and ancestral wisdom. They explore the evolving relationship with nature, the significance of community, and the challenges of disappearing culture in herbal practices. Gladstar emphasizes the need for stewardship of plants and the balance between intuition and scientific knowledge in herbalism. The discussion also touches on the legacy of herbalism and the future of plant conservation, along with Gladstar's upcoming projects and travels.

Takeaways:

• Herbalism often begins with a calling from the plants.
• Generational wisdom plays a crucial role in herbalism.
• Plants thrive in diverse communities, just like humans.
• The relationship with plants deepens over time.
• Cultural appreciation is essential in herbal practices.
• Intuition and science can complement each other in herbalism.
• New herbalists should spend time with plants as teachers.
• Stewardship of plants is a responsibility for herbalists.
• Challenges in life can lead to personal growth and understanding.
• The legacy of herbalism is rooted in community and shared knowledge.

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🌿 Connect with Rosemary Gladstar 🌿
Discover more about one of the most influential herbalists of our time! Learn from Rosemary, explore her courses, and find her books at:
🌎 Website: https://scienceandartofherbalism.com/
📚 Herbal Education: The Science & Art of Herbalism
📲 Instagram: @rosemarygladstar

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