Meet the Herbalist

Brenna Hendrick

I’ve been in awe of the beauty of plants my entire life. I strive to make the world a better place through sharing knowledge about our land and its spirit.

A is for Anise is a book created based on love of herbs and a fascination with how herbs work with our body system. I wanted to apply the knowledge I learned through my Master of Science in Herbal Medicine at the American College of Healthcare Science and my herbal apprenticeship at Misty Meadows Herbal Center.

The book blends science and whimsy to teach readers about medicinal plants one page at a time. Each alphabet letter introduces a medicinal herb that comes with a rhyme connecting the plant with its medicinal benefit. In addition, readers are encouraged to practice Latin names, pretending they are holding a wand and casting a spell.

To me, the medicine plants hold and how they interact with our bodies is both scientific and magical.