A Healing Grove

Overview

Earth-friendly practices from the mother continent

Exploring the practical uses, spiritual traditions, and historical aspects of trees in the heritage of African Americans, this therapeutic guide offers ways to rediscover and implement natural practices in 21st-century daily life. As diverse as a sacred wood, topics covered include everything from hunting, gathering, and processing to natural divination, animal omens, oracles, signs, and forest medicine for wellness and beauty. This instructional meditation teaches African, Caribbean, and African American traditions, symbols, rituals, ceremonies, and healing techniques for better health, beauty, and quality of life.

Reviews

"This book contains primal language, originating in Africa, brought to us by this emissary of nature's spoken word." —Malidoma P. Somé, author, Elder, diviner

"Ms. Bird invites us on a unique exploration of the forest that deepens our cultural awareness and enriches our connection with the green world. This important reference work belongs on the bookshelf of anyone serious about natural healing." —Sandra Kynes, author, A Year of Ritual and Whispers from the Woods

"A celebration of our bountiful earth . . . a must-read." —SageWoman

Author Biography

Stephanie Rose Bird is a practicing herbalist, a professional artist and illustrator, and the author of Four Seasons of Mojo: An Herbal Guide for the Natural Home and Sticks, Stones, Roots, and Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo, and Conjuring with Herbs. She lives in Oak Park, Illinois.