I was all of 19 when I first came upon a book called Herbs The Magic Healers by Paul Twitchel. It was my first introduction to the botanical kingdom. To me, it was another expression of love from God for the health of mankind. Clearly it was for the commoner, of which I was one. Anyone could grow these wonderful allies right in the own back yard! 

Over all of these years I have used herbs for their various properties with my children and myself. I have read many books regarding the use of herbs and have taken an extensive course offered by Rosemary Gladstar’s Sage Mountain. I have never tired of learning about the many gifts bestowed upon mankind that grow all around us. I am a botanist at heart. 

*Recommended reading New Menopausal Years by Susan Weed