“For the past 50 years, I’ve devoted my life to the study and use of medicinal herbs and aromatherapy. That has taught me a lot about nature and health and healing. I still continue to be impressed with the healing power of herbs.”
~ Kathi Keville
About the Herbalist
Kathi Keville
Herbalist, Aromatherapist,
Forager & Author
Kathi Keville has written 16 books and over 150 national magazine articles. Internationally known, she’s an herbalist, aromatherapist, forager, and avid organic gardener, and highly recognized in the natural products industry. Kathi is the Director of the American Herb Association, a founding member of the American Herbalist Guild, and was granted honorary membership to the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy and American Aromatherapy Association for her pioneering work.
Kathi’s Green Medicine Herb School offers a year-round herbal program in Nevada City, California. The year is divided into sections, allowing you to pick and choose your favorites. Beautifully landscaped herb gardens showcase 500 species of herbs.
Organic Herb Gardening
Herb gardens and design is Kathi’s passion. An early supporter of organic gardening, she managed a commercial herb garden for 15 years that sold to 10 different types of markets, including 40 Natural food stores. She now lovingly cultivates 500 varieties of herbs from all over the world in Northern California’s Sierra foothills. See photos of her amazingly beautiful Green Medicine Herb Farm. Kathi says it's her dream come true to live in a botanical garden.
Classes & Seminars Worldwide
Kathi presents seminars throughout North America, teaching at a variety of institutions, symposiums, herb schools, and retreats. These have included the University of California, Omega Institute, Blue Sky Education Foundation, and International Herb Symposiums, plus tours to Greece, France, and Italy. She teaches for San Francisco State University High Sierra campus, Indigenous People's Day, and at seminars. Her Aroma~Herbalism Journey to Tuscany every June has been called the trip of a lifetime.
TV & Radio Personality
RADIO: Tune in to KVMR’s Garden Forum Show with Kathi Keville 1st Monday of the month for an eclectic mix of herb medicine facts, gardening tips, plant folklore, and plant-related music. Kathi discusses agrarian-based festivals and plants used in seasonal celebrations. This is a call-in show so take the opportunity to speak with Kathi. The show's theme song? Scarborough Fair … parsley, sage, rosemary & thyme. Check out KVMR for streaming Kathi’s show.
TV: Kathi, from her garden, co-hosted 18 episodes of the aromatherapy show “Everybody Nose” on Dish Network TV (Veria Network).
Herbal Products
Oak Valley Herb Farm, a herbal and aromatherapy products business, was co-founded by Kathi. In 1973, it was the first US company to wholesale organically-grown herbal tea blends. It was ahead of its time so had to educate customers about the benefits of going organic! The company has evolved into an internet retail business that offers herbal product, essential oils and extracts.
Health & Beauty Consultant
Kathi offers her expertise as a product consultant to other aromatherapy and herb companies. She has helped develop formulas for aromatherapy cosmetics, herbal products, and body care.
National Magazine Articles
Besides writing books, Kathi has written 150 articles for magazines such as Prevention, Herbs for Health, and Vegetarian Times. She has served as a consultant on articles for magazines such as National Geographic, Newsweek, and Woman’s Day. Kathi was Associate Editor and Staff Herb and Garden Writer for Well-Being Magazine from 1974 to 1983.
Author of 16 Books
Kathi’s 16 popular books have been published in eight countries and translated into five languages in 11 foreign editions. Her books are available through on-line stores. Kathi contributed chapters to various books: Natural Healing Wisdom,Planting the Future, Directory of Schools for Alternative and Complementary Medicine, and Natural Healing and served as consultant or editor on six other books.
Books by Kathi Keville:
Herbal & Aromatherapy Wisdom
Herbal Medicine Books
Herbs: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Herbs for Health & Healing
Complete Book of Herbs: Herbs to Enrich Your Garden, Home & Health
Ginseng
Women’s Herbs, Women’s Health (with Christopher Hobbs)
Herbs to Help Chronic Fatigue
An in-depth guide to over 100 herbs, covering their medicinal and ornamental uses, properties, and cultivation. Ideal for beginners and experienced herbalists alike.
A practical guide for using herbs to support health, prevent illness, and promote healing. It covers common ailments and remedies with easy-to-follow instructions.
This guide teaches you how to select, grow, harvest, and store nearly 100 herbs. It covers growing conditions, propagation, and their culinary, decorative, and medicinal uses, with colorful illustrations to help enrich your lifestyle with herbs.
A detailed exploration of ginseng, its types, cultivation, uses in herbal medicine, and its benefits for various health conditions.
Co-authored with Christopher Hobbs, this book explores the use of herbs for women's health, offering remedies and information on menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, and more.
This book offers herbal remedies and lifestyle tips for those struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome, focusing on energy-boosting herbs and treatments.
Aromatherapy Books
Essential Oils for Dummies
Aromatherapy: For Healing Body & Soul
The Aromatherapy Garden
Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art (With Mindy Green)
Little Book of Aromatherapy: for Health and Healing
Essential Oils & Aromatherapy for Dummies
A compact, easy-to-reference guide to essential oils and aromatherapy, with practical advice on their use for health and relaxation. It's complete with formulas for different conditions.
A practical, easy-to-understand introduction to aromatherapy, offering techniques for using essential oils to promote physical and emotional well-being.
Aromatic plants and their action on the mind and senses is the focus of this book. it's filled with lore, poetry, and traditions about their scent and use. The 100 gorgeous photos were taken in my herb garden.
Co-authored with Mindy Green, this is a comprehensive guide to aromatherapy, covering the science, history, and application of essential oils for healing the body and mind.
A revised and updated, accessible and practical guide to using essential oils for physical and emotional healing, with more than 50 recipes.
This book offers even more insights into essential oils and aromatherapy practices, focusing on practical applications and health benefits.
Design, Craft & Cooking Books
Herbs: A Guide to Growing, Cooking and Decorating
Herbs: American Country Living
American Country Living
This book provides detailed advice on growing, using, and decorating with herbs. It also includes recipes and tips for making herbal crafts.
A beautiful, photo-rich guide that celebrates the use of herbs in country living, from growing and cooking to decorating and crafting with herbs.
Co-authored, this book explores the essence of country living, offering ideas on how to create a warm, inviting home with a rural, rustic charm.
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