In some parts of the world, traditional herbal remedies are the norm. When we think of natural remedies we tend to think of older generations living in remote areas, in far away countries, with little access to modern healthcare. We rarely think about the ancient medicinal plants that might exist in our very own cities. On today's episode we look at plant and herb medicines through the lens of Michele Elizabeth Lee the author of Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African-American Healing.

Featuring:

• Michele Elizabeth Lee, Traditional Healing Practitioner, Educator, Visual Artist and the Author of Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing
• Brandi Mack, Holistic Health Educator, Therapeutic Massage Therapist, Trauma-Informed Youth developer, Powerful Presenter, and Permaculture Designer
• Estrella Davina, Holistic Practitioner

Making Contact Team:

• Executive Director: Jina Chung
• Staff Producers: Anita Johnson, Salima Hamirani, Amy Gastelum and Lucy Kang
• Digital Media Marketing: Lissa Deonarain
• Engineer: Jeff Emtman

Music Credits:

• Blue Dot Session - Bedroll
• Blue Dot Session - 3rd Chair
• Lobo Loco - Alright in Louisiana
• Lobo Loco - Inside Your Body
• Audiobinger - The Garden State

Learn More:

• Working The Roots Instagram
• Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing
• Brandi Mack
• LA Times: Black Herbalist
• Black Women Herbalists
• Black Healers
• NY Times: Some Lessons from Herbalists
• Mojo Workin'
• African American Slave Medicine
• Sticks Stones Roots Bones

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