uliette of the Herbs is
a beautifully filmed lyrical portrait of the life and work of Juliette de
Bairacli Levy: herbalist, author, breeder of Afghan hounds, friend of the
Gypsies, traveller in search of herbal wisdom and the pioneer of holistic
veterinary medicine.
Juliettes well-loved and now classic herbal remedies for
animals and for children have been a vital inspiration to the present day
herbal renaissance and holistic animal care community.
For more than
60 years Juliette lived with the Gypsies, nomads and peasants of the world,
learning the healing arts of these people who live close to nature, and
learning from nature herself. Now 85 years of age, Juliettes life story
is as colourful and exciting as her tremendous wealth of herbal knowledge.
Filmed on location in Greece, Spain, France, Portugal,
Switzerland, England and America, and interwoven with Juliettes vast
collection of archival photographs, together with scenes of Gypsies dancing and
Bedouins with their herds, Juliette of the Herbs is an inspiring portrait of a
remarkable woman.
Produced by TISH STREETEN / Mabinogion
Films 1998 Color 75 minutes