plants • spirit • ancestors

Metaphysical &
Herbal Healing

Step into an apothecary of the spirit. Learn to make tinctures, prepare spiritual baths, and work with herbs from the African diaspora – frankincense, myrrh, sage, and roots that heal the body and clear the mind.

“I came for a headache tincture. I left with a spiritual bath recipe, a new understanding of my ancestors, and a bundle of dried sage. This is not a booth – it’s a reconnection.”

— Danielle, 2024 attendee

What is metaphysical healing?

Roots, rituals, remedies

Metaphysical healing is the practice of using plants, minerals, and spiritual intention to restore balance – not just to the body, but to the mind and spirit. In the African and Rastafari traditions, every herb has a spirit, and every ailment has both a physical and a spiritual root.

At our tent, you’ll encounter:

  • Herbal tinctures & teas – for sleep, digestion, immunity, and stress
  • Spiritual bathing – using herbs, salts, and prayers to cleanse negative energy
  • Frankincense & myrrh – the resins of the Bible, used for protection and meditation
  • Ancestral altar setup – how to honor those who came before

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Reduces cortisol, lifts mood, and opens the crown chakra. We’ll serve fresh tulsi tea all day.

Frankincense & Myrrh

Burn them as incense or mix into oil for anointing. Learn the difference between grades and how to source ethically.

Get your hands dirty

Workshops & Healing Circles

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Morning Tea Tasting & Herb ID

Sip three different herbal infusions (tulsi, peppermint, lemongrass) while learning to identify common medicinal plants by leaf and smell.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Make Your Own Tincture

Choose from dried herbs (echinacea, calendula, or holy basil), pack a small jar, and cover with alcohol or glycerin. Take it home to cure. Materials fee $5.

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Spiritual Bath Demo

Watch a full spiritual bath preparation – herbs, salts, flowers, and the prayer said over the water. Handout includes recipes for protection, love, and cleansing.

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Incense Making: Frankincense & Resin Blends

Grind resin, add powdered herbs, and roll your own incense cones. Take three cones home.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Ancestral Altar Workshop

Learn the basics of setting up a small ancestral altar – photos, water, candles, and offerings. Bring a small photo of a loved one if you wish.

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Herbal First Aid for Festivals

Quick remedies for headaches, dehydration, nausea, and anxiety using plants you can carry in a small tin.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Community Healing Circle

Gather in a circle. Share a name of an ancestor or a prayer. We’ll burn sage and pass a talking stick. No experience needed.

Take the healing home

Frontline’s Apothecary Tent

Right next to the workshop area, Frontline Book Publishing will have a pop‑up apothecary selling:

  • Dried herbs (organic, ethically sourced) – sage, lavender, rosemary, mugwort
  • Tincture kits & empty bottles
  • Incense resins (frankincense, myrrh, copal)
  • Handmade spiritual bath salts
  • Books on herbalism, hoodoo, and African spirituality

All purchases support the Heritage Village and local Black herb growers.

Recommended Reading

Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book by Luisah Teish
The Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic by Catherine Yronwode
Sacred Woman by Queen Afua
Plant Witchery by Juliet Diaz

Browse all books →

The plants are waiting. Your ancestors are listening.

Join the healing