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was difficult to find information, but
once I started digging what I learned
was so interesting. Nine times out of
10 the women were the herbalists.
That hooked me."
As Hislop uncovered the
background, the variety of
uses and the fragrances she
began to wonder why people stopped
using herbs as extensively as they
had centuries before. `Doctors
became more important than
naturopaths."
Yet, Hislop claims the benefits of
herbs are so diverse that people could
lessen trips to the doctor and to the
grocery store if they just learned a
little more about them."So many
things people pull out of the ground.
The roots of a dandelion for instance,
when dried, are a coffee substitute.
Burdoch and tansy... all useful
things."
As Hislop's interest and knowledge
increased so did her credibility. She
became a chartered herbalist and
operated an herb store in St. Marys
"Mg daughters used
to get teased that their
mother was a witch."
before moving to Auburn.
Back then. said Hislop, it was an
odd career to many. "My daughters
used to get teased that their mother
was a witch."
The mystique has lessened
somewhat in recent years as people
become more interested in their
health and in natural alternatives.
"Yet I'm still amazed by the number
of people leery about using them.
Certainly when you're considering an
herb for medicinal purposes you need
to be somewhat careful. But it's not
as scary as a lot have made it out to
be."
The bigger danger comes from the
unnatural, she says. "We follow
organic practices, even though we're
not certified. If I can get it locally or
raise it myself that's the way to go.
It's better quality and without
chemicals."
Noting that diversity in farms is
primarily a good thing, Langford sees
it as a way to live the life you want
without going millions of dollars into
debt.