Does herbalism come from pagan roots? I have been doing some research lately on the subject of Christians and herbalism. I am always amazed at the logic (or lack thereof) being used to discredit the use of herbs and suggest that Christians should have no part in their use. I came across one article on the Christian Medical Fellowship website…
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Essential oils are gaining popularity in the natural health realms. One of the problems with the surge in essential oil usage is the abundant amount of misinformation circulating in the general public. Unfortunately, some of the misinformation can be very dangerous! I was thrilled when Lea Harris, certified aromatherapist, agreed to do an interview for the Christian Herbal. She has…
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Doug Elliott is an herbalist, storyteller, musician, and naturalist. Doug has performed and presented programs at festivals, museums, botanical gardens, nature centers and schools from Canada to the Caribbean. Doug has authored several books and cd’s including Wildwoods Wisdom: Encounters with the Natural World; Woodslore: Stories, Lore, and Truth Stranger Than Fiction About the Natural World; Wild Roots: a Forager’s…
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