Resources for herbalists at practice.
If you know of an amazing herbal resource that should be listed, please share your knowledge by sending an email to info@ahglouisiana.org.
American Herbalists Guild
The American Herbalists Guild was founded in 1989 as a non-profit, educational organization to represent the goals and voices of herbalists specializing in the medicinal use of plants. Our primary goal is to promote a high level of professionalism and education in the study and practice of therapeutic herbalism. The AHG Louisiana Chapter is a subchapter of the American Herbalist Guild.
Allen Acres Bed and Breakfast - Cravens, LA
Allen Acres Bed and Breakfast is a 26 acre wooded paradise near Fort Polk and adjacent to the Kisatchie National Forest, near the picturesque Ouiska Chitto Creek. The Allens have spent years developing gardens specifically designed to attract butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. Dr. Charles Allen is an accomplished authority on the native plants of Louisiana, as well as the author of the Louisiana Wildflower Guide - a must have for anyone wanting to know more about native Louisiana plants. He offers thorough plant ID classes including basic, wetland plants, edible plants, and graminoids. Dr. Allen also periodically offers plant ID in other locations across Louisiana, so be sure to get on the mailing list!
Dr. Aviva Romm - New York, NY
Aviva Romm studied midwifery in the 80’s under the amazing Ina Mae Gaskin. While practicing midwifery for over 20 years, Aviva authored several books on natural approaches to women and children’s health and also served as President of the American Herbalist Guild. At age 39, Aviva went to Yale Medical School. Dr. Romm currently operates a clinic in Manhattan, writes a blog, runs a podcast, offers online courses, and offers countless other resources to those wanting to a science-backed, natural approach to health.
Blue Boy Herbs - Carrier, MS
Blue Boy Herb Company (founded and operated by Darrell Martin) offers a variety of herbal tinctures and herbal products. In addition to making amazing herbal medicine, Darrell is one of the most knowledgable people out there when it comes to medicinal plants of the gulf coast region. The Blue Boy Herb Festival, held each spring, is a must for anyone wanting to know more about the medicinal plants of this region.
Green Oaks Apothecary - Slidell, LA
Adorable apothecary specializing in 100% all natural, organic, and bio-degradable handmade aromatherapy and herbal remedies for the body and home. This boutique and health food store is a wonderful oasis of herb enthusiasm.
Maypop Community Herb Shop - New Orleans, LA (Downtown)
Downtown apothecary in New Orleans specializing in high-quality medicinal herbs, culinary spices, and teas. They also carry soaps, salves, oils, lotions, incenses, and essential oils. They maintain a library of herb books so that folks can relax and research in the sunny front window of Maypop. They have a staff of experienced herbalists who are glad to answer any questions about health, herbs, and our products, as well as offer full health consultations
Rosalie Apothecary - New Orleans, LA (Mid-City)
Midcity apothecary in New Orleans specializing in Western medicinal herbs and extracts and offering a wide selection of culinary spices, salts and black, green, red and white teas. Rosalie Apothecary also offers a growing assortment of high quality, affordably priced, organic essential oils, carrier oils, bulk shea and cocoa butters, local honey and beeswax, and other hard to find ingredients. Rosalie Apothecary is also a community hub for learning about herbal healing and natural health, offering an extensive and increasing curriculum of classes and workshop series. They also offer a variety of health consultation options and packages
Discover what our members are working on.
AHG Louisiana’s members are busy creating amazing herbal products and services. Check out the links to our projects below. If you would like to have your herbal business featured on our site, please send an email to info@ahglouisiana.org.
Big Easy Medicinals -
Ashley Smith
Ashley is a co-founder and co-president of the AHG Louisiana chapter. She is a masterful gardner who makes amazing topical products. She will even work with you to create your own herbal garden!
Connection to Source -
Amanda McAlister
Amanda is a co-founder and co-president of the AHG Louisiana chapter. She is a clinical herbalist with over 1,300 hours of training in the clinical applications of herbalism, biochemistry, pathophysiology, nutrition, safety, and phytochemistry. Amanda is also a licensed EMT and a Kundalini yoga instructor. She is highly skilled at addressing the mind-body system affected by dis-ease. Reach out to Amanda for guidance and encouragement on how to live and heal more closely with nature.
Crouch Writing Gallery -
Mindy Crouch
Mindy writes a blog about herbs as she completes her Master of Science in Herbal Medicine. She is also planning to write books about herbs!
Lyndon’s Herbal Skin Care -
Lyndon & Yolanda
Lyndon and Yolanda are co-founders of the AGH Louisiana chapter and have a beautiful Spanish Needle farm on the West Bank. Lyndon makes magical products from Spanish Needle and has a wealth of knowledge about the medicinal uses of the plant. Lyndon and Yolanda are hosting our January meeting at their farm, where they will shear their knowledge of this amazing local “weed”. Contact Lyndon for more information about his products or the many uses of Spanish Needle.