Our Name
In the Taíno language of the Antilles, the word "bi" (pronounced: bÄ“Ä“) carries two meanings: beginning and life.
The word "bibi" means mother.
"ni" (pronounced: nēē) means water.
Water is life, the first medicine—it connects us—bearing gifts of birth, nourishment, community, ritual, & healing.
Our mission is to nurture wellness and cultivate strong community connections for individuals and families by providing culturally relevant, ancestrally-based birthkeeping and herbal education and programming.
Our Books
Explore our growing collection of books about herbalism, flora and fauna, with a focus on ancestral earth-based traditions for all ages.
To schedule a class, reading, or book talk with us, please contact us here to discuss exchange rate and availability.
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Deatra Cohen
Co-author of
Ashkenazi Herbalism and Woven Roots
It is a thrill to have so much history and cultural healing wisdom distilled into such a beautiful elixir of a book (Sefardi Herbalism). A true feat of research, writing and love...
Naomi is kind, gentle and openhearted and brings so much empathy and love to everything she does.
Maggie Rivera
Puerto Rican Herbalist & Astrologer
Taíno and Kalínago Herbalism was such an incredible blessing to read through. It was concise and engaging, bringing me into closer contact with my Taíno ancestors.
Brandon Ruiz
Community Herbalist, Urban Farmer, Chef, founder of
Yuckayeke Farms
It (Taíno and Kalínago Herbalism) has so much great information and is a great point of reference for so many learning about this and seemingly nowhere to start their research!
Adela Nieves Martinez
Storykeeper, Mama and Promotora de Salud/Traditional Community Health Practitioner
Taíno and Kalínago Herbalism is absolutely beautiful and a powerful guide. It's truly a gift.
Kayden Prinster
Early Childhood Educator
Naomi's classes contain much more than herbalism...knowledge comes to life with art, tradition, photographs, food, and more. She provides us with opportunities to welcome herbalism practices into our lives.
Barbara
Kirshenblatt-Gimblett
Scholar, Folklorist and Curator
Lavish... a welcome addition to my Jewish food and cookbook library (Jewish Book of Flowers).