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Ruth Weaver BSc. (Hons) is a Medical Herbalist practicing and teaching the ancient art and science of herbal medicine in the beautiful lands of Cornwall. Ruth’s practice has supported thousands of people in the community and beyond since the Apothecary Forager was founded in 2012.

Apothecary Forager ✹ Ruth Weaver ✹ Medical Herbalist ✹

Ruth offers holistic healthcare both in the community and internationally using a personalised and functional approach. Ruth also shares educational talks, workshops and courses, empowering people with the knowledge to support their health with medicinal plants.

Take a browse through the Apothecary Forager website and learn more about herbal medicine and Ruth Weaver’s practice as a Medical Herbalist.

About Herbal Medicine

Discover more about the ancient practice of Herbal Medicine and gain useful information about treatment, training and Ruth’s clinical approach.

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About Apothecary Forager

Find out more about Medical Herbalist, Ruth Weaver, through a short biography detailing her journey to becoming a herbalist, her current practice and values.

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Foraging Walks

Keep an eye out for guided foraging walks throughout 2024. Ruth Weaver also offers private group foraging walks, visit the Foraging Walks page to find out more.

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Group Herb Tasting & Sensory Group Work

This deep and interactive plant study is a time for deepening to truly connect with your body and the plant subject.

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Writing & Articles

Ruth writes on the subject of herbal medicine, holistic health, sustainability and related subjects for both online and printed publications in the health and wellness industry.

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Workshops

For those looking to discover herbal medicine with a more experiential and hands-on approach, Ruth offers practical workshops, making medicines such as tea blends, tinctures, ointments and syrups.

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Talks

Ruth Weaver regularly hosts herbal medicine talks at a variety of stunning Cornish venues and at events across the UK and beyond.

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Frequently asked questions

Additional information from Apothecary Forager.

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1:1 Consultations

Ruth’s practice offers consultations both remotely and in person. This thorough investigation is taken to help gain the deepest insight into the circumstances of the patient with the aim to facilitate the most effective and lasting healing.

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The unique, wild chemistry of plants

Ruth believes that plant medicine is our heritage and sacred birthright. Humans have evolved with plant medicines since the beginning of time - therefore our bodies recognise and respond to the unique wild chemistry of plants (compounds from which make up around 60% of modern medications).
Our connection towards nature

Our (not so distant) ancestors used plant medicine as their primary form of healthcare and many cultures still do. Sharing this herbal knowledge is where Ruth’s passion truly lies - Ruth believes that returning to this practice is a vital step towards restoring our connection to nature. In reclaiming our indigenous medicine we also reawaken the sacred origins of our species.
Integrated medicine

Ruth believes we are moving towards a world where medicine is integrated. We are over-medicalised and under-diagnosed and herbalists have a valuable place in the healthcare system- offering real solutions to long term health problems. Working towards an integrated healthcare system would allow us to deliver the best, 'person centred' approach to treatment for both short term and chronic conditions.