The Herbal Apprentice and Other Stories

<p><strong>A delightful collection of anecdotes, musings, and stories from the desk of a herbalist who dedicated four decades to healing with plants</strong></p> <p>In this unique work of herbal fiction, Andrew Chevallier distils a treasure trove of knowledge from his experience working with herbal medicine into a collection of twenty-three short stories, which give valuable insight to what it takes to train and practise as a medical herbalist. </p> <p><em>The Herbal Apprentice </em>is a rare opportunity to explore the inner workings of an experienced herbalist through the medium of fiction, offering profound and personal insights which often can be absent from traditional textbooks.</p> <p>Covering topics such as finding one's purpose, new plants, burnout, herbal politics, community herbalism, the consultation, the importance of practitioner-patient relationships, and many more, <em>The Herbal Apprentice </em>offers one-of-a-kind insights into the often complicated, but never boring, world of herbalism, as well as the quirks and practicalities running a busy clinic. </p> <p>Rich with humour, wit, and sage advice <em>The Herbal Apprentice </em>will be enjoyed by both students, lay people, and the experienced herbalist alike. </p>