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A History of Traditional Root Healing (Encore) and Poor News Magazine
In many parts of the world, herbal medicine remains an important part of everyday life. Yet when we think about traditional healing practices, we often imagine distant places or older generations living far removed from modern healthcare. What’s often overlooked are the centuries-old healing traditions that have existed and continue to exist, within African American communities right here in the United States. On today’s Hard Knock Radio, we explore the history, knowledge, and cultural significance of plant and herbal medicine with Michele Elizabeth Lee, author of Working the Roots: Over 400…
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