Angela Locklear Queen is the author of Native American Herbal Medicine for Beginners. Angela has been decolonizing wellness/herbalism spaces for almost 20 years. Today she uses her extensive knowledge in herbalism and nutrition as a marketing professional supporting conscious and ethical brands that choose to avoid appropriation and make a difference in the world. Additionally, she nurtures an herbal tea brand called Elemental Herbal Teas. Angela is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and has always felt a strong connection to the southern landscape. Angela wrote her first book, in 2022 to provide a foundation of herbal knowledge through the lens of Native American culture. Her book features multiple plants native to Turtle Island, and 75 unique recipes to help you build your own herbal apothecary. On today's episode Zella and Angela talk about the role of healers in Native American culture and essential herbs and teas that you need to know.