Discover the roots of modern-day plant medicine, herbal remedies, holistic rituals, natural recipes, and more that were created by African American herbal healers throughout history.

This first-of-its-kind apothecary book takes you through the origins of herbal practices rooted in African American tradition, from Ancient Egypt and the African tropics to the Caribbean and the United States. Inside you’ll find the stories of herbal healers like Emma Dupree and Henrietta Jeffries, who made modern American herbalism what it is today.

After rediscovering the forgotten legacies of these healers, African American Herbalism dives into the important contributions they made to the world of herbalism, including:

• Rituals for sacred bathing and skin care
• Herbal tinctures, potions, and medicine
• Recipes for healing meals and soul food
• And more!

You’ll also find a comprehensive herbal guide to the most commonly used herbs, such as aloe, lavender, sage, sassafras, and more, alongside gorgeous botanical illustrations. African American Herbalism is the perfect holistic guide to wellness book for anyone wanting to explore the medicinal and healing properties of herbs.

1. FIRST OF ITS KIND: No other herb book combines the topic of herbalism with African American history and experience, making African American Herbalism the first of its kind. 

2. SPECIFIC TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: This book focuses on the history and experience of African Americans, from Ancient African cultures and civilizations to the African Diaspora and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, leading to the modern-day African American experience in the United States.

3. KNOWLEDGEABLE BIPOC AUTHOR: Lucretia VanDyke is a holistic educator, speaker, and herbalist who has been in the wellness industry for over 20 years. She has traveled the world to learn about African American and indigenous herbal remedies and healing practices. 

4. STRONG COMPS: General herb books like Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine averages 1,000 copies per week according to BookScan, and Ashkenazi Herbalism has sold more than 2,000 copies since its April 2021 publication.