About the author
J T Garrett is a writer on Cherokee healing traditions, identified in his books as a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee. His best-known work on the list, "Medicine of the Cherokee: The Way of Right Relationship," co-written with his brother Michael Garrett, presents teachings on the Four Directions and the Universal Circle drawn from Cherokee elders. "The Cherokee Herbal: Native Plant Medicine from the Four Directions" (2003, Bear & Company) catalogues the medicinal use of more than 450 plants for over 120 ailments as applied in traditional Cherokee practice. "Meditations with the Cherokee" (2001) collects earth-centered meditations attributed to Cherokee elders, and "The Cherokee Full Circle" sets out ceremonies and traditions for group and individual healing. Garrett's books present themselves as continuations of teachings passed down within his family and community rather than as outside ethnographic study.
📖 Where to start with J T Garrett
💬 What our editors say about J T Garrett's books
“Garrett’s work stands out for its dual focus on practical medicine and spiritual context, making it a unique resource in occult-philosophy shelves. However, readers expecting purely mystical or non-indigenous esoteric theories…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Cherokee Herbal: Native Plant Medicine from the Four Directions (Original)
“Garrett provides a compelling distillation of Cherokee elder teachings, making once-hidden wisdom accessible to modern seekers. The text successfully moves beyond simple herbalism to explore the spiritual architecture of healing.…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Medicine of the Cherokee: The Way of Right Relationship (Original) Garrett, J T
“Garrett provides a sincere and engaging entry point into Cherokee spirituality, focusing on universal themes of healing and harmony. The collection of prayers and stories is accessible and deeply moving, effectively conveying the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Meditations with the Cherokee: Prayers, Songs, and Stories of Healing and Harmony (Original)
📋 Editions by J T Garrett in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherokee Herbal: Native Plant Medicine from the Four Directi | 2003 | Bear & Company | 288 | 9781879181960 |
| Medicine of the Cherokee: The Way of Right Relationship (Origina | — | Bear & Company | 240 | 9781879181373 |
| Meditations with the Cherokee: Prayers, Songs, and Stories of He | 2001 | Bear & Company | 144 | 9781879181595 |
| The Cherokee Full Circle: A Practical Guide to Ceremonies and Tr | — | Bear & Company | 200 | 9781879181953 |
