Botanical Culture is a network of community-based herbalists, mycologists, and health practitioners with decades of combined experience in the art and science of herbal medicine.
BotanicalCulture.org Founder, Jean Willoughby I’m a trained herbalist with 12+ years of experience in growing and producing herbal medicines as part of a community-based practice. I’m also the author of Nature’s Remedies: An Illustrated Guide to Healing Herbs (Chronicle Books). A major part of my life’s work is advancing and sharing botanical and mycological knowledge to promote health and well-being. At heart, I’m a community organizer and student of herbal medicine. My formal education includes:
- Biology and chemistry
- Botany, phytochemistry, and herb-drug interactions
- Herbal history and traditions
- Holistic approaches to healing
- Assessment and herbal therapeutics
- Evaluating herbal and scientific research with focus on human health and nutrition
- Anatomy and physiology focused on:
- Blood, lymph, and mucous membranes
- Endocrine system
- Sexual and reproductive health and wellness
- Musculoskeletal system
- Pain management
- Establishing a clinical practice
- Legal guidelines for making herbal products and working with clients
- Safety and legal guidelines for formulating and selling herbal products
