In Loving Memory of Dr. Mary Bove

With deep reverence and heavy hearts, we share the passing of Dr. Mary Bove, one of the most beloved and influential herbalists of our time. Mary was not only a treasured part of the Gaia Herbs community, but also a profound force in the broader world of botanical medicine and women’s health. 

A licensed midwife and naturopathic doctor, Mary accompanied many into the world and through life’s most sacred transitions. She brought gentleness, reverence, and wisdom to every stage of the life cycle, especially in her deep commitment to supporting women’s health. She believed in the power of plants to help women thrive through the seasons of life, and that belief lives on in the Gaia Herbs women’s health line, and some of our beloved adrenal and nootropic formulas, which she helped formulate with thoughtful intention and decades of experience. It is a remarkable legacy of care and insight. She was a dear friend to our founder, and a teacher and mentor to the current formulator at Gaia and many many others in the herbal community and beyond.  

For over 35 years, Dr. Bove offered her knowledge, compassion, and vision to Gaia Herbs. As a founding member of our Scientific Advisory Board, a formulator, educator, midwife, and mentor, she was integral to shaping our mission and products. Whether teaching in classrooms at Bastyr University, guiding births, consulting on formulations, or sharing stories through countless conference lectures and webinars, she invited others into a relationship with herbs that was deeply personal, rooted in trust, joy, and reverence for the natural world. 

Her expertise was matched only by her presence. She embodied joy, connection, and wisdom and was a delight to everyone who encountered her. Her teachings will continue to ripple outward, shaping the lives and practices of thousands who were touched by her wisdom. 

As we remember Mary, we invite you to revisit some of the teachings she so generously shared with our Gaia Herbs PRO community:  
Botanical Insights for Healthy Blood Sugar Function in the Face of Stress 
Targeting the 24-Hour Circadian Cycle with Botanical Adaptogens 
Gastrointestinal Motility, Microbiome, and Mucosal Health
Botanical Allies to Support Seasonal Immune Needs* 
Mint Magic: Holy Basil, Lemon Balm, Rosemary, & Spearmint
Herbs for Kids: Safe, Gentle Botanicals for Clinical Practice 

With gratitude for her life, and the enduring legacy she leaves in our hearts and through her children and grandchildren.