bibi and ni | Ancestral Herbal Care & Birthkeeping

Our Name

In the Taíno language of the Antilles, the word "bi" (pronounced: bēē) 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.

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Our Books

Explore our growing collection of books about herbalism, flora and fauna, with a focus on ancestral earth-based traditions for all ages.

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cover of the jewish book of flowers by naomi spector, cover features colored pencil drawings of different flowers including a rose, a poppy, a sunflower, a violet, and a myrtle flower

the cover of the book ahiyakawo ke taino and kalinago herbalism by sarah e. serrano, cover features green hills on the island of st. john by shore and blue ocean water

book cover for Taikaraya KairiGoodnight Island by sarah serrano, features a colored pencil hand drawing of island with guava tree and bats ina. nightscape

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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.

Brandon Ruíz

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 no where to start their research!

SJ Seldin

Co-founder of
Jewish Farmer Network

The Jewish Book of Flowers is the book of my dreams! Naomi is a wonderful educator and great to collaborate with.

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.

Kayden Prinster

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.

Maggie Rivera

Puerto Rican Herbalist & Astrologer

Sarah’s book was such an incredible blessing to read through. It was concise and engaging, bringing me into closer contact with my Taíno ancestors.