Herbalism has existed for as long as humanity has. When I speak of herbalism, I speak of each person’s innate ability to heal themselves. Our society generally operates, whether using Eastern or Western systems of medicine, under the assumption that there is a person that needs fixing and an authority figure who can fix them. While there’s a clear function and necessity for this type of tradition, the other way has been forgotten. This way is one that reminds people of their innate power and of the strength of community. The ‘wise woman’ tradition is against accreditations that pedestalize anyone as an authority figure. It utilizes the herbs and resources that are at the disposal of the individual and the community, making it adaptable and accessible for nearly everyone. These practitioners don’t heal others, but teach others to heal themselves. This tradition of healing is an act of revolution against systems that remove people from their sovereignty and where healthcare comes at the expense of financial debt. When we learn to heal ourselves, and help others to do the same, we are resisting the systems that take advantage of our reliance on them. Healing yourself in community, physically, mentally, and spiritually, is a collaborative effort, and one that contributes to the reclamation of our power as people.