“Tina Sams’ writing is clear, friendly, and encouraging. If you’ve been thinking of trying your hand with medicinal herbs and just need a little push, this book is for you. It guides you step by step through the how and why of medicinal herbs in a down to earth and experienced manner.”―Susanna Reppert Brill, The Rosemary House, Mechanicsburg, PA

“Tina has written the beginner herbal to top all beginner herbals. Whether you are wanting to learn about the hows and whys of herbal healing, herbal preparations, how to match herbs to your own personal needs or about the herbs themselves, this is the book for you and you’ll be reaching for it over and over on your herbal journey.”―Kristine Brown, RH (AHG), author and illustrator of Herbal Roots zine

“Tina Sams wisely reminds us within these pages that herbal medicine is everywhere and we know more about it than we think we do. She outlines, in easy-to-follow terms, how, why, and when to use herbs and offers simple guidelines for choosing the right herb for the person in need. Tina then proceeds to describe the medicinal uses of 30 common, and not so common, plants. If you are looking for an honest and dependable herbal primer, written by a woman who thoroughly knows her subject, you’ve found it.”―Gail Faith Edwards, Blessed Maine Herbs

“In an era of online information overload and inaccurate social media memes, Tina Sams remains a reliable source for learning effective herbalism. The Healing Power of Herbs is for those who want to cut out the noise and learn what’s truly essential when learning about herbs. In no time, you’ll have your very own kitchen apothecary, helping those you love with nature’s pharmacy. As she has done for decades, Tina Sams keeps it safe, simple, inspiring, and most of all fun!”―John Gallagher, LearningHerbs.com

“The Healing Power of Herbs is a lovely, insightful introduction into the wonderful world of herbs and herbal healing. One finds all of the essential information and more including intelligent discussions on herb safety, herb gardening, herbal preparation, and remedies for common ailments. The author’s message is to reinforce the realization that while powerful, herbs are all around us and they are our allies in health.”―Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author

TINA SAMS has been enjoying every aspect of plants for nearly her entire life, originally learning from her grandfather in the Pennsylvania German culture of Lancaster, PA. There are few things that are more exciting to her than being elbow deep in herbs, learning about wild edible plants, finding new medicinal uses, or crafting with herbs. Teaming up with her sister Maryanne (the pair have sometimes been known as the Twisted Sisters), she’s opened shops, worked festivals, spoken at conferences, taught classes, and run stands at farmers’ markets. She is publisher and editor of The Essential Herbal magazine, which she’s published for nearly two decades.

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