In this discussion with Linda Rose she speaks of her “accidental herbalist” journey which started in her early 30’s when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Linda also talks about being a market herbalist. While today’s insurance governed practices of clinical herbalism may disapprove of such undocumented practices, many traditional herbalists earned their keep in markets and herbal shops since antiquity. This is an art, where you develop the ability to look and listen deeply, read people quickly and offer them advice and herbs based largely on your intuition. We also talk about the connection between spirituality and herbalism, our shared journeys in learning First Nations spiritual practices, and finding our own ways from there.
From Linda Rose:
My name is Linda Rose 🌹
My journey with the Medicine Plants and other forms of Healing began with an illness in my early thirties. I realized there were things I needed to know about myself and about Alternative Medicine if I was going to Heal from my illness.
Since that realization I have trained in Cranial Sacral Bodywork, Shamanic Coaching, Flower Remedies, Homeopathy and of course Plant Medicine. The culmination of all this training was the fourteen years I spent as a Vendor in the St Lawrence Farmers Market.
That’s where I really learned my craft with the Medicine Plants. I was harvesting the plants and taking them to the Market every Saturday.
Starting with my own Land, I wild crafted all my own products to supply the table. I sold the Herbs fresh, dried, planted and packaged as Teas, Tinctures, Flower Remedies, Potpourri and Sacred Bundles.
And I learned on the go, serving up to 100 people a cup of tea and a little bit of the Herbs every Saturday morning. I did classes, Herb Walks, Strawberry Festivals and Health shows. I ran retreats on my Land where we did Ceremonies, learned about the Medicine Plants, and camped together.
As an older Woman, I am now only available for personal consultations and sometimes for classes and other adventures.🌹
I live in Tkaronto as part of the Bain Co-op Community in Riverdale where I have been for many years.
I can only be reached by email at:
Linda Rose 🌹
