I've spent years collecting herbal medicine books and supplies but I'm too anxious to actually use most of them because I'm afraid of making mistakes that could be dangerous.
More people experience this than they realize.
The accumulation of botanical knowledge and materials can become a substitute for practical application when anxiety about potential harm creates paralysis around actual use.
“Where Are You with Herbal medicine across traditions?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.