Somatic Herbalism – Heal Through Plant Medicine, Body Wisdom & Nervous System Support

Somatic Herbalism – A Plant Medicine Guide for Trauma Healing, Embodiment & Nervous System Balance

Reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom through the grounding support of plants, gentle movement, and mindful awareness. In Somatic Herbalism, Elizabeth Guthrie, PhD, blends herbalism, polyvagal theory, and somatic therapy into an accessible, holistic approach for supporting trauma recovery and cultivating a more resilient relationship with yourself.

Featuring more than 100 hands-on activities, this compassionate guide invites you to explore plant-based remedies alongside body-centered practices that encourage safety, presence, and self-connection. Ideal for herbalists, healers, and wellness-minded spiritual seekers, it offers nurturing ways to work with herbs while honoring your body, emotions, and nervous system.

Why You’ll Love This Book:

• Blend herbs with body wisdom – Discover an integrative approach that brings plant medicine and somatic practices together for meaningful self-care.
• Support nervous system balance – Explore polyvagal-informed tools designed to encourage grounding, regulation, and a greater sense of inner safety.
• Enjoy over 100 hands-on activities – Bring the book’s teachings into daily life through approachable, experiential practices.
• Deepen your relationship with plants – Connect with herbalism as a supportive pathway for embodiment, healing, and personal growth.
• Create a gentler healing practice – Ideal for herbalists, holistic wellness seekers, and anyone wanting compassionate tools for reconnecting with body and spirit.

You Will Learn How To:

• Explore herbalism through a somatic lens
• Understand the connection between trauma and the nervous system
• Work with foundational concepts from polyvagal theory
• Use plant medicine to support embodied healing
• Practice body-centered approaches to self-care
• Develop greater awareness of your body’s signals
• Explore hands-on activities for healing and regulation
• Build supportive practices for post-traumatic growth
• Cultivate a more compassionate relationship with yourself

If you are ready to bring more presence, gentleness, and plant wisdom to your healing journey, Somatic Herbalism offers a thoughtful place to begin. Add this nourishing guide to your herbal library and let it inspire a more embodied, resilient connection with yourself and the natural world.

Trade Paperback | English | 264 pages | 0.00 x 5.00 x 7.00 IN