The Medicine Woman

A beautiful and healing synthesis of memoir and practical herbal knowledge. This book is a poignant collection of true tales and anecdotes from the career of fourth-generation herbalist Linda Bates, who dedicated her life to a path of plants and healing. Linda had a profound love and an unrivalled knowledge of the power of plant medicine. The Medicine Woman shares her herbal wisdom, remedies, and stories from over forty years of clinical practice in a uniquely warm and witty prose, and will be an essential companion for anyone treading the green path. Starting with inspiring stories of her life in herbalism and healing, Linda outlines some of the almost miraculous cures she achieved with plant medicine, ranging from working with intensive care patients to brain disease. The Medicine Woman also explores Linda's spiritual journey and how discovering one’s true vocation is a key to becoming a healer. From Findhorn in Scotland, to Adelaide, Australia her story is fascinating and