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Healing Wise, The Second Wise Woman Herbal
I. Overview
Author: Susun S. Weed.
Introduction by Jean Houston. 312 pages, index, illustrations by Durga
Bernhard and Alan McKnight
ISBN: 0961462027 Retails for $21.95
Cited as the "best book on the female-intuitive approach to health,"
this book discusses, compares, and gives examples of the Scientific,
Heroic, and Wise Woman traditions of healing.
In addition, it contains monographs on seven herbs -- burdock, chickweed,
dandelion, nettle, oats, seaweed, violet -- including: the voice of
the plant, a weed walk to harvest the plant, uses of the plant in plain
language, easy to follow instructions for making your own herbal remedies,
recipes for beauty, garden, kitchen, and medicine chest. Includes info
on how to make herbal preparations.
This book was conceived by Ms. Weed when, meditating at the cairn of
her favorite goat (Penelope), who had recently died, she saw the outline
of the book explaining her philosophy of healing and her teachings in
dancing green letters before her eyes.
When the manuscript got too big, it was broken into two parts: Healing
Wise (published in 1989) and Healing Well (to be published in 2003).
Healing Wise is used as a required text in college-level classes on
herbal medicine. Published in German as Heil Weise, in two parts.
Ash Tree Publishing was founded in 1985 to reweave the healing cloak
of the Ancients and to make the Wise Woman Tradition available to modern
women. The information gathered in Ash Tree books offers women simple,
easy, successful, and safe ways to regain and maintain health.
Sample Review:
What a powerful book! It has changed the way I feel towards modern medicine,
the chaos in my life, and even my backyard. The seven featured common
weeds are given voices and distinct personalities. For instance, dandelion
speaks from this book with a charming and joyous French accent. My medicine
cabinet has fewer pharmaceuticals these days and an increasing assortment
of odd little bottles of tinctures, oils, and salves that I have had
great fun making from plants I have found within walking distance of
my home. The voice of Wise Woman wisdom rings throughout this book and
I find myself turning to this book for solutions to my various discomforts
instead of calling the doctor.
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II. Competition
Please note that reviews of Healing Wise from Amazon.com
consistently give our book 5 stars, a rating above other, similar titles
such as:
Green Magic: The Sacred Connection to Nature by Aoumiel, Ann
Moura
Medicine of the Cherokee: The Way of Right Relationship by J.
T. Garrett, Michael Tlanusa Garrett
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III. Market
Many herbals offer a little information about a lot of herbs. Healing
Wise is the herbal that offers a lot of information about seven
herbs (or weeds, if you will). Even experienced herbalists don't use
hundreds of herbs; they develop relationships with a few.
This book encourages you to do the same: to invite into your life the
common plants that grow near you. You'll be amazed at their power to
heal your woes and keep you healthy.
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IV. Publicity
Susun Weed has appeared on numerous national radio, television, and
new-media venues, including National Public Radio, NBC News, CNN, and
ABCNews.com. She has been quoted and interviewed in many major magazines,
including Newsweek, Natural Health, Woman's Day, First for Women, Herbs
for Health, and Whole Earth. She is a contributor to the Routledge International
Encyclopedia of Women's Studies, and writes a regular column in Sagewoman.
Ms. Weed publishes a monthly ezine at her 500+ page site www.susunweed.com.
Susun Weed's publicity team continues to actively seek radio, television
and speaking engagements on a regular basis. Visit her online
press kit and publicity schedule.
Testimonials:
Susun Weed is an enthusiastic and well informed guest who encourages
people to take control of their health. She is the keeper of a wealth
of herbal knowledge. I hope she returns as a guest soon. - Susan Lembo,
Healthy Lifestyles Radio
I was so impressed with Ms. Weed's wisdom. It is awesome and we can
all benefit from being in her 'presence' whether we read her books or
have the pleasure of talking to her.
- Barbara Holstein, Enchanted Self
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V. Bio
Susun Weed is an extraordinary teacher with a joyous spirit, a powerful
presence, and an encyclopedic knowledge of herbs and health. She is
the voice of the Wise Woman Way, where common weeds, simple ceremony,
and compassionate listening support and nourish health/wholeness/holiness.
She has opened hearts to the magic and medicine of the green nations
for three decades. Click here to for more
about Susun Weed.
Ms. Weed's four herbal medicine books focus on women's health topics
including menopause, childbearing, and breast health. Visit her site
www.susunweed.com for information
on her workshops, apprenticeships, correspondence courses and more!
Browse the publishing site www.wisewomanbookshop.com
to learn more about her alternative health books. Venture into the NEW
Menopause site www.menopause-metamorphosis.com
to learn all about the Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way.
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VI. Chapter Outline
Contents
Introduction viii
Foreword x
The Image xii
Notes on My Way xiv
PART I: Traditions of Healing 1
WISE WOMAN ways nourish spiraling transformations 5
HEROIC ways cleanse the spirit's dirty temple 47
SCIENTIFIC ways fix the measurable machine/body 61
SPIRALS OF TRANSFORMATION put it all in perspective 74
Chart of the Healing Traditions 2-3
Medicine Wheel of the Wise Woman Tradition 81
PART II: Green Allies and Deep Roots 83
BURDOCK: "Get down!" 86
CHICKWEED: The Little Star Lady 111
DANDELION: "Doctor Dent-de-leon, s'il vous plait" 129
NETTLE: "Pay Attention" 163
OATSTRAW: Secret Sexy Goddess Reveals All 191
SEAWEEDS: The Salt of Life 211
VIOLET: Sweet (Shy) Aunt Vi 235
Herbal Pharmacy 255
Glossary 279
Index 285
Recipe Index 295
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Reviews
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Excerpts
Dandylion Wine from Healing Wise
Chickweed Weed Walk from Healing Wise
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Other Titles
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Email: susunweed@herbshealing.com
Healing
Wise
by Susun
S. Weed
Introduction by Jean Houston.
Superb herbal in the feminine-intuitive mode. Complete instructions for using common plants for food, beauty, medicine, and longevity. Seven herbs -- burdock, chickweed, dandelion, nettle,
oatstraw, seaweed, and violet -- are explored in depth.
A Special Tenth Anniversary edition of this
classic herbal, profusely illustrated. 312 pages.
Retails for $21.95
I just started reading your book, Healing Wise. Your
humor and approach to life seem so "down-to-earth",
just like your favorite powerful weeds. Thank you for sharing
and nourishing! ~ Diane