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Article: Herbs: the ancient wise woman tradition: explore the simple wisdom of traditional healers with herbalist Corinna Wood. (Herbal Healing).(Brief Article)
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- New Life Journal
- Article date:
- December 1, 2002
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Mommy, plantain poultice!" My two-year old has fallen and hurt his knee, and he's pointing to the plantain plants that grow at our doorstep, one of the most common weeds around. He wants me to make another fresh compress because it has helped him so much in the past.
For children and adults alike, it is easy to learn about the edible and medicinal uses of plants. This ancestral knowledge comes naturally to us; it is our birthright. The ancient practice of using common, local plants to heal is at the core of the Wise Woman tradition. This lineage includes village healers, community midwives, and family herbalists. The Wise Woman tradition is based on nourishment ...