African Herbal Stores in NYC?!
Question:
African Herbal Stores in NYC?
Hi, just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for good herbal stores, preferably African, but not a requirement. I was prescribed some medication that has a million and one ridiculous side effects, not to mention it makes me nauseous and I'm just plum afraid of manufactored chemicals these days. So I would like to try a natural approach and go from there. Any suggestions for a good store, preferably in the Manhattan or Brooklyn area?
Answers:
Don't know if it's still there, but see if Meadowsweet Herbal Apothecary which used to be on the SE corner of Bleeker and I think it was 7th Ave (?) is still there. Barring that contact the NY Open Center. Call Susun Weed in Woodstock, NY for advice (She's one of the foremost herbal practitioners in the country and close to you. You can go there (or used to be able to) and trade work for learning. I would also consult the Alternative Press (Village Voice, etc) and check out the adverts/bulletin board. Angelica's Kitchen (which used to be on St. Mark's Place could more than likely hook you up w/ info and a referral. There is an African American Herbalist named Shekinah on Dry Creek Road in Auburn, CA, who is well-known in the US herbal community, who would be more than willing to help you, I bet. The address is something like Dry Creek Herb Farm, Dry Creek Road, Auburn, CA 95603. Google search it to be sure. Sorry if these any of these are defunct or moved. I haven't lived in NYC since 1993 and left CA in Aug. 2000, so I'm digging a bit here. Google or any other search engine should be more than helpful. As with anything, but especially alternative medicines, don't just take someone's word on something, do your own research! Your life may depend upon it. Also, all of us could be more helpful if we knew what drug(s) and what conditions you were talking about.
There used to be a great health food store on 2nd Avenue between 6th and 8th Streets. You could also contact one of my teachers: Annemarie Colbin, c/o The Natural Gourmet Cookery School and Institute for Food and Healing, 48 W. 21st Street, NY, NY 10012 (check the street address and the zip, it's definitely West Side). Phone number is in the book.
May blessings fall upon you like sunlight!