Book Talk: Asian American Herbalism

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Join us as we explore our relationships to herbs, ancestral healing practices, and Asian American wellness culture. Erin Masako will share her recently released book, Asian American Herbalism: Traditional and Modern Healing Practices for Everyday Wellness. Drawing from the book, you will learn about culturally relevant herbs and foods to support your Qi energy for mental and physical wellness.

Tea-tasting experience and a DIY tea-blending bar where you will make and take home your own tea blend.

About the Author:

Erin Masako Wilkins is an Asian American herbalist, acupuncturist, and author who has treated patients for years and taught workshops for those seeking more information about herbal healing. Her book, “Asian American Herbalism: Traditional and Modern Healing Practices for Everyday Wellness,” is at the intersection of North American folk herbalism and traditional Chinese medicine. Remarkably, she is one of the first AAPI authors on this subject for a general audience and approaches this work from a deeply personal place.

Erin received a master’s in East Asian Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, CA. She runs HerbFolkShop.com, where people can purchase teas, herbal remedies, and wellness products. To learn more about her work, visit HerbFolkShop.com

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