Rosemary Gladstar

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Rosemary Gladstar is an American herbalist, author and educator [1] and known as "the godmother of modern herbalism." [2]

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Biography

Gladstar began her work in herbalism in California. In 1978, Gladstar founded the California School of Herbal Studies in Forestville, California, the oldest running herb school in the United States. [3] In the 1980s, Gladstar co-founded the New England Women's Herbal Conference. [4]

She moved to Vermont in 1987 and co-founded Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary, a 550-acre botanical preserve in central Vermont. [5] In the 2020s, it was incorporated into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and renamed as Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary. [6]

In the 1990s, Gladstar started a home study herbal course. The course was later developed into the online course, Science and Art of Herbalism, which hundreds of students studied globally. [7] Gladstar helped found the Northeast Herb Association in 1991. [8]

In 1994, Gladstar founded United Plant Savers out of concern over the ecological sustainability of the herb trade; [9] she serves as the Founding President of the Board of Directors of United Plant Savers. [10] The organization has received several awards including the inaugural Steven Foster Award for Conservation and Sustainability from the American Botanical Council in 2022. [11]

In 1998, Gladstar founded the International Herb Symposium. It is a biennial event for herbalists from across the globe to exchange information on herbs. The 16th International Herb Symposium was held in 2023. [12]

Gladstar is the author of several books as listed below. She has taught about herbs extensively throughout the U.S. and speaks widely at herbal conferences including the Southwest Conference, Medicines from the Earth, the Green Nations Gathering and Breitenbush. [13] She also leads herbal travel adventures in various parts of the world.

Gladstar is a faculty member of Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine. [3]

In recognition of her contributions to natural medicine as an herbalist, author and educator, she received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree (LL D) from the National University of Natural Medicine in 2017. [1]

Books

“Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health” has been translated into German and Japanese.

References

  1. 1 2 "2017 Commencement Speakers Include Renowned Editor, Herbalist Pioneer, Top Students". National University of Natural Medicine. 2017-06-20. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
  2. ↑ "Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide". Goodreads. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Faculty". Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  4. ↑ "THE WOMEN'S HERBAL CONFERENCE STORY". NEW ENGLAND WOMEN’S HERBAL CONFERENCE. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Sage Mountain Retreat Center - Rosemary Gladstar". Archived from the original on 2007-10-12. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
  6. ↑ "About Sage Mountain". Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuay. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  7. ↑ "The Science and Art of Herbalism" . Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Northeast Herbal Association". Northeast Herbal Association. Archived from the original on 21 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  9. ↑ "Welcome to United Plant Savers". Archived from the original on 2007-06-24. Retrieved 2007-07-10.
  10. ↑ "About United Plant Savers". United Plant Savers. 24 May 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  11. ↑ "American Botanical Council Presents Botanical Excellence Awards at 17th Annual Celebration Ceremony". American Botanical Council. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  12. ↑ "The International Herb Symposium" . Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-06-21. Retrieved 2007-07-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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