“At a time when inner and outer peace are so essential, Barrie shows us how to create sacred space to heal ourselves and the world. Readers will be blessed with Barries wisdom and insights.”

—Allen M. Schoen, D.V.M., M.S., author of Kindred Spirits

“ The Medicine Wheel Garden combines both the deep wisdom of creating sacred space in our lives and the practical aspect of health and healing discovered by the Native peoples of North America. Hundreds of years later, I use these plants all the time in my practice as a physician. A treasure of knowledge.” Center, and founder of Earthmedicines

—Dr. Michael Friedman, physician, Northwest Holistic Health

“E. Barrie Kavasch’s benevolent spirit grows from these very pages. Come walk the garden paths and partake of her deep knowledge of healing plants.”

—Michael J. Caduto, author of Earth Tales from Around the World and co-author of Native American Gardening

PRAISE FOR AMERICAN INDIAN HEALING ARTS:

“Written in a highly reverent tone, this book goes beyond most popular herbals by helping the reader experience the richness of the rituals connecting the people, the herbs, and their uses into one complex, interwoven fabric.”

—Mark Blumenthal, founder and Executive Director, American Botanical Council

“A book of charm and substance: a literal teach-yourself volume on American Indian healing arts.”

—Thomas E. Lovejoy Counselor to the Secretary for Biodiversity and Environmental Affairs, Smithsonian Institution

“With her Native American ancestry, and her Western training, Barrie Kavasch is superbly qualified to teach all of us about American Indian healing arts. This book is a joy to read.”

—Mark J. Plotkin, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Ethnobiology and Conservation Team