First things first – we are proud to be herbalists. We are proud defenders of the human right to work with herbs. We believe that we co-evolved along side the plants and that we wouldn’t survive without them. However, it is still very important to be transparent about a few things because transparency is a part of protecting peoples right to consent. So here goes… Herbalista and members of our crew are not licensed medical doctors and do not diagnose disease or prescribe medicines. We are herbalists and herbal apprentices who work with our community to help folks achieve their personal health goals. Our services do not take the place of a medical doctor. It is important for folks to be transparent with all of their healthcare providers about the different medications and herbs they take. And it is also important that we, as healthcare workers, are transparent with everyone we work with, about who we are, what trainings we have, and how we practice. When gathering and preparing one’s own remedies, please be careful. Some plants are poisonous, some can cause allergic reactions, and some plants can be hard to properly identify. It is important to be 100% sure what something is before you ingest it or give it to others. The Herbalista website https://herbalista.org/about-herbalista/ is filled with the tools and resources we hope help you follow your herbal path. Since healthcare can be quite complex at times, we think it is important to approach it with an open mind, while wearing our critical thinking hat. Use trusted resources and your own experiences to guide you, don’t just take our word for it. All humans are unique and therefore what might be true for Herbalista, might not be for you. Please listen to your body and double check things for yourself. Move slowly when trying a new herb or remedy for the first time. Take your time and enjoy the journey!
