7 stories
The Keserwan Herbalist | عشّابة كسروان
She grows medicinal herbs in Keserwan's hills. He's the oncologist who doesn't believe in alternative medicine—until his own diagnosis forces him to her door. 'Inti ahsan dawa' (أنتِ أحسن دوا).
The Moroccan Herbalist | عشّابة مغربية
She makes traditional remedies in the Marrakech medina. He's the pharmaceutical rep who comes to debunk her. She cures more than his skepticism.
Herbal Healing
Traditional healer Mona preserves ancient remedies. When pharmacologist Dr. Park researches her methods, science meets spirit. 'Al nabat yishfi illi ya'arfuh' (النبات يشفي اللي يعرفه) - Plants heal those who know them.
The Herbalist's Healing
Mother Sage has practiced traditional healing in Charleston for fifty years. When a pharmaceutical executive seeks her remedies, she discovers some medicines work best together.
The Sumac Harvest
During the wild sumac harvest in the Galilee hills, Reem works alongside Ziad—a reclusive herbalist whose knowledge of plants extends to the secrets of the heart.
Mitcham Magic
Herbalist Mama Yaa runs the most trusted natural medicine shop in Mitcham. When skeptical doctor Marcus comes to debunk her remedies, she shows him traditional healing has many forms.
The Franklin Avenue Herbalist
Her herbal shop on Franklin sells traditional Somali remedies—a thick ebony widow who knows cures for everything. When he comes seeking help for insomnia, she offers special treatments. Some remedies require close application.