A Celebration of Herbalist Day
Herbalism is arguably the world’s oldest medicine. As long as humans have lived, we’ve been searching the vast world of plants to find remedies for what ails us.
From Ayurveda and African herbal medicine to Indigenous Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Western herbal medicine, among others, every culture worldwide has an herbal medicine tradition that’s an integral part of its healing repository. And, these herbal medicines are so intrinsically entwined with our way of life that their cultural roots run deep.
On April 17, join us in celebrating Herbalist Day, in honour of the thousands of medicinal herbs around the world and the people who keep these herbal traditions alive—herbalists.
Whether you reach for echinacea or wild oregano at the first sign of a sore throat, rely on ginseng for a boost of energy, enjoy a mullein tea to support your respiratory health, or use St. John’s wort to support a healthy mood, show your favourite herbs and herbalists some love this Herbalist Day. Of course, don’t forget to consult your trusted herbalist when using these powerful natural healing remedies.
