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 as well as cultivate strong community connections for individuals and families through providing culturally-relevant, ancestrally-based herbal care services and programming.
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SJ Seldin
Co-founder of
Jewish Farmer Network
The Jewish Book of Flowers is the book of my dreams! Naomi is a wonderful educator.
Brandon Ruiz
Community Herbalist, Urban Farmer, & founder of Yucayeke Farms
It [Ahiyakawo Ke (Land, Speak To Us): Taíno And Kalínago Herbalism] is so amazing! It 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!
Deatra Cohen
Author of
Ashkenazi Herbalism: Rediscovering the Herbal Traditions of Eastern European Jews
Naomi is kind, gentle and openhearted and brings so much empathy and love to everything she does. As an author and ethnoherbalist, these qualities are reflected in her published works that share beautiful insights, treasured family recipes and a true reverence for the natural world and all its beings.
Adela Nieves Martinez
Storykeeper, Mama and Promotora de Salud/Traditional Community Health Practitioner
Ahiyakawo Ke (Land, Speak To Us): Taíno And Kalínago Herbalism is absolutely beautiful and a powerful guide. It's truly a gift.