Sacred Rootz: African and Gullah traditions of plants, spirit, and healing

Sacred Rootz: African and Gullah traditions of plants, spirit and healing By Khet Waas Hutip. Step into the sacred circle of plant medicine, ancestral wisdom, and spiritual healing. Sacred Rootz is a powerful journey through the intertwined legacies of African herbal traditions and Gullah Geechee healing practices. Blending history, science, and spirit, this book uncovers the deep-rooted connections between the herbs of West Africa and the Lowcountry of the American South. From the sacred leaves of life everlasting to the cleansing rituals of sweetgrass and snake root, each chapter offers insight into the physical and spiritual uses of plants long honored by root workers, midwives, and medicine people. Drawing from Bakongo cosmology, Mande healing rites, and Gullah cultural memory, this guide uplifts the voices of ancestors and reclaims healing pathways lost to time and colonization. With rituals, remedies, and reflective teachings, Sacred Rootz is more than a herbal book. It's a return to wholeness through the wisdom of the land and the spirits who walk it. Whether you're a seasoned herbalist, a spiritual seeker, or simply curious about the medicine of your roots, this book invites you to remember what your soul has always known: healing is in our blood, our soil, and our stories.