In this inspiring episode of “Voices of our Herbal Elders,” I sit down with Margi Flint, an incredibly insightful and beloved herbalist whose expertise spans across plant medicine, music, and the arts. Known for her heartfelt approach to herbal medicine and her deep-seated belief in the healing power of plants, Margi shares insights from her multifaceted journey, including her work under the mentorship of William LeSassier, her unique integration of music and herbalism, and her creative expressions through lithograph art.
- William LeSassier’s Mentorship: Margi credits much of her diagnostic acumen and holistic approach to the teachings of William LeSassier, whose influence profoundly shaped her practice.
- Harmony of Herbalism and Music: Delving into how Margi’s passion for music complements her herbal practice, offering a unique perspective on healing.
- Lithograph Art as a Parallel Path: Exploring Margi’s journey into lithograph art, highlighting how her artistic expression reflects her deep connection with nature and herbalism.
- The Practicing Herbalist: Discussion on Margi’s seminal book, its creation, purpose, and impact on the herbal community.
- Plant Allies and Healing Narratives: Insightful stories about the plants that have marked Margi’s path, emphasizing the healing relationships she has cultivated with them.
- Integrating Traditional and Modern Medicine: Margi’s perspective on the synergy between herbal wisdom and allopathic medicine, fostering a more holistic approach to health and wellness.
This episode offers listeners a glimpse into Margi Flint’s rich tapestry of experiences as a healer, artist, and educator. Her stories weave together the threads of herbal tradition, the healing power of music, and the expressive beauty of lithograph art, revealing the depth and breadth of her contributions to the herbal community and beyond. Margi’s journey inspires a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of our passions and the ways they can harmonize to enrich our lives and those of others.
“We're meant to be connected to Nature. So much of the modern world is detached from it and that feeling of having your feet on the Earth and looking into the eyes of people and thinking ‘this is my sister, this is my brother.’”
May the past, present, and future of herbalism come alive in this insightful exchange.
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About Margi Flint
Margi Flint RH, B. Sc. practices in the seacoast town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, and over the past forty-plus years has become their “village herbalist.” Margi’s clinical practice evolved through continued study with admired herbalists, including Rosemary Gladstar, David Winston, Matthew Wood, Christopher Hobbs, Kate Gilday, Mindy Green, and many more.
Margi is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, is on staff at Pacific Rim College in British Columbia, was an Adjunct Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, North Shore Community College, and continues to lecture at Bastyr University and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. She lectures at herbal symposiums as well as medical institutions around the States and internationally and is the author of “The Practicing Herbalist.”
about herbs for over 50 years. It is my honor and joy to share what I have learned with you, and to introduce you to my fellow herbalists and plant lovers!
Lovely… thnx ladies
(alima-Linda Salmon) – 1st teachers my grandmothers, loved when jeanie rose published Herbs & Things… inspired me after my 1st sojourn in Senegambia to study after I met Catherine Abby Rich at a Marin market needing help for a friend, studied for several years… mostly I used my medicine making for a herd of Lipizzans at my twin’s ranch – 20+years as midwife to the mares, etc… The vets were always amazed… My favourite is flower essences as they’ve always talked to me… years later after my husband’s death, met Nan Koehler in person 2011 & lived at Rainbow’s End 2014 for 2 years… still use many of my own recipes & aromatherapy, now as grandmother at 75 years, to 5… my real medicine making though is in painting … Perhaps again I’ll have a medicine garden… Keep me posted… you Rosemary & Jeanie Rose have always been icons for me …
What an amazing journey Margi Flint has been on! So much learned knowledge and a great sense of humor. I liked what she said about how important it is to not just read books about herbs but to get out there and harvest, prepare and use herbs–this was a wake up call for me because I have so many books on herbs yet I seem to get side-tracked and forget to actually use nature’s medicine. This is nettle season here in WA state so nettle soup is where I will start. Thank you for re-inspiring me…..
Thank you so much for this enlightening interview. What a timely and delightful blessing. I checked the hardiness growing zone for yarrow while listening and am going to order the plant seeds today to start growing. Interesting personal sidenote about hawthorn: I started having heart palpitations early this year right AFTER I ordered a supplement combo for energy boosting that just happened to have hawthorn in it. At the same time,I also cut back on coffee and started drinking a pot of oat straw tea because years ago I heard Margi Flint interviewed saying she administered it to recovering meth addicts so I thought it’d help me get off my strong coffee “addiction”. I’ve been an amateur herbalist, for 30 years, reading books and practicing on my children. They are healthy and strong due to people like you who write books and share knowledge. Thank you for wise words!