Literature Lineage
Curated readings, ancestral texts, mythic & scientific references for sovereign herbalists and ritual educators.
Book Recommendations
A living shelf of texts that shaped my practice, teaching, and formulation philosophy.
April Graham’s Complete Book Collection
Written for real people, by a real herbalist. April’s work is practical, myth-busting, and fiercely sovereign—centered on whole-plant wisdom, EO-free safety, and ritual integrity. Her series includes:
- Common Herbs for Common People Volumes 1–4
- Common Ways for Common People Volumes 1–4
- Essentially Deadly: The Unspoken Dangers of Essential Oils
- Getting Started with Herbal Record Keeping
- A Natural Guide to Clear Skin
> Herbalism without gatekeeping. Ritual without fluff.
Explore her full collection at Wild Wood Apothecary.
Additional Ancestral Texts
- Herbal Rituals by Judith Berger – poetic, seasonal, emotionally attuned
- African American Herbalism by Lucretia VanDyke – cultural reclamation and ancestral healing
- Opening Our Wild Hearts to the Healing Herbs by Gail Faith Edwards
- The Spell of the Sensuous by David Abram – animism, ecology, and embodied knowing
- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer – reciprocity, ceremony, and plant kinship
- Caliban and the Witch by Silvia Federici – historical context for herbal resistance and sovereignty
- Medical Herbalism by David Hoffmann – clinical depth and biochemical rigor
- Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health by Aviva Romm – integrative and evidence-based
- Medical Astrology: A Guide to Planetary Pathology by Judith Hill – a planetary lens on herbal energetics, diagnosis, and ritual timing
"Celestial Roots & Scientific Routes: Guiding the Healing Path"
My Own Works
Articles, videos, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into my apothecary, teaching, and ritual systems.
Articles in Brainz Magazine
- Blending Indigenous Wisdom And Modern Healing – Exclusive Interview – My journey, philosophy, and ancestral roots
- Bonnie Montney – Executive Contributor Profile – My ongoing contributions and educational mission
Instructional & Behind-the-Scenes Videos
- Visit my YouTube channel @wmashoppee for ritual tutorials, sourcing philosophy, seasonal batching, and mythic formulation insights.
Social Media Posts & Ritual Snapshots
- Seasonal batching rituals
- Ingredient sourcing stories
- Codex entries in progress
- Family-centered healing blends (e.g., ginger electuaries, sleep drops)
- Follow along on Instagram @wmashoppe for daily scrolls, behind-the-scenes blends, and ceremonial updates.
My work is a living archive. Every post, article, and video is part of the Codex.