Discover the flavors and uses of common wild plants with this herbalist guide featuring recipes and tips on foraging right outside your door. When we think of wild plants with medicinal or culinary benefits, we typically think of something exotic and obscure. But many of the plants growing in our own neighborhoods can be just as useful and tasty as anything sold in a health food store. In Herbal Adventures, herbalist Rachel Wolf reveals the properties and uses of ten common plants—including chickweeds, dandelions, catnip and others. With the tips and recipes in this book, you can enjoy delicious homemade soda, flower petal pancakes, chickweed pesto, or your own herbal tea. Plus you'll be able to make a soothing balm for cuts and scrapes, syrup to quiet your cough, a rejuvenating herbal hair rinse, and much more! "A real gem . . . a perfect beginners' book no matter your age." —Rosemary Gladstar
“A real gem…a perfect beginners’ book no matter your age.” —Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author In Herbal Adventures, you’ll pull on your boots and discover the magical plants that are growing just beyond your door. Explore nearby parks, fields, and forests, then make all sorts of tasty and useful things for your family and friends! Start with a delicious homemade soda, flower petal pancakes, or a soothing balm for cuts and scrapes. Sip herbal tea that's fit for the fairies, craft syrup to quiet your cough, and assemble supplies for your own rough-and-tumble herbal first aid kit. You can also skip the foraging and dive into making the recipes with purchased, dried herbs. Herbal Adventures includes recipes and instructions for making: Elderberry syrup Herbal chai Dandelion honey Herbal first aid balm Chickweed pesto Herbal cough syrup Pine needle tea Sore throat soother Splinter and sting salve Plus dozens more herbal teas, snacks, oils, and balms! Pack up your own foraging kit, and get crafty making seed bombs, flower crowns, and your own homemade plant press. What are you waiting for? All this and more awaits you on your next herbal adventure!
Author and herbalist Brittany Wood Nickerson understands that food is our most powerful medicine. In Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen she reveals how the kitchen can be a place of true awakening for the senses and spirit, as well as deep nourishment for the body. With in-depth profiles of favorite culinary herbs such as dill, sage, basil, and mint, Nickerson offers fascinating insights into the healing properties of each herb and then shares 110 original recipes for scrumptious snacks, entrées, drinks, and desserts that are specially designed to meet the body’s needs for comfort, nourishment, energy, and support through seasonal changes. Foreword INDIES Gold Award Winner IACP Cookbook Awards Finalist
Imagine the excitement of four children playing in the park when they discover a real, live fairy. Not just any fairy, but Stellaria, the chickweed fairy. Chickweed is one of their favorite healing plants and it turns out Stellaria was looking for them. She needs the children's help to restore the fading magic in the Fairy Herb Garden. When Stellaria takes them to her fairy home, the children find that restoring the magic means facing a troll. Can they figure out how to use chickweed to heal the troll's ailments? Will they be able to solve the riddle to guess her name?
Simple, safe, and effective herbal home remedies for women of all ages! From menstruation to menopause, learn how to prepare natural treatments for acne, PMS, morning sickness, hot flashes, yeast infections, and more. For centuries women have turned to herbs to cope with a wide variety of health problems and conditions. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, Herbal Healing for Women explains how to create remedies—including teas, tinctures, salves, and ointments—for the common disorders that arise in the different cycles of a woman's life. Covering adolescence, childbearing years, pregnancy and childbirth, and menopause, Rosemary Gladstar teaches how herbs can be used to treat the symptoms of conditions such as acne, PMS, morning sickness, and hot flashes. A complete women's health-care manual, Herbal Healing for Women discusses: -common disorders and the herbs that are effective for treating them -how to select and store herbs -preparation of hundreds of herbal remedies -an alphabetical listing of herbs, including a brief description of the herb, the general medicinal usage, and when necessary, warnings about potential side effects. By explaining the properties of specific herbs and the art of preparation, Rosemary Gladstar demonstrates not only how to achieve healing through herbs but good health as well.
Start your journey as an artisan herbalist and take back control of your health and well-being the natural way From urban apartments to wild countryside, The Artisan Herbalist is an easy-to-use guide that teaches you how to identify, grow, harvest, forage, and craft herbal allies into an assortment of useful health and wellness products. Through storytelling and step-by-step instruction, The Artisan Herbalist covers: The uses and benefits of 38 easy-to-find yet powerful herbs Harvesting from the wild, foraging in the city, and using store-bought herbs Growing herbs in small areas, balconies, and pots Principles, tips, techniques, and formulas to create teas and tinctures Infusing oils for the creation of salves, lotions, and balms Beneficial herb-based recipes Marketing and selling your products through a home-based business. Whether you live in the city, suburbs, or countryside, take back control of your health and begin your journey toward independent self-care as a budding artisan herbalist. AWARDS WINNER | 2022 International Book Awards - Health: Alternative Medicine
A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARHenrietta Lovell is best known as 'The Rare Tea Lady'. She is on a mission to revolutionise the way we drink tea by replacing industrially produced teabags with the highest quality tea leaves. Her quest has seen her travel to the Shire Highlands of Malawi, across the foothills of the Himalayas, and to hidden gardens in the Wuyi-Shan to source the world's most extraordinary teas.Infused invites us to discover these remarkable places, introducing us to the individual growers and household name chefs Lovell has met along the way - and reveals the true pleasures of tea. The result is a delicious infusion of travel writing, memoir, recipes, and glorious photography, all written with Lovell's unique charm and wit.
One of America's foremost herbalists provides concise, simple-to-understand, and practical information for using herbs for health and well-being. Each book contains profiles of specific herbs, cautions, contraindications, and easy-to-make recipes to relieve common ailments.
Seasonal Remedies for Year-Round Health With nearly 300 recipes for teas, tinctures, tonics, and other treatments, this collection of restoratives ensures you are prepared for almost any ailment. Following the success of beloved classic Jude's Herbal Home Remedies, Master Herbalist and Naturopathic Doctor Jude Todd began assembling recipes for a new compendium. After Jude passed away, her daughter Carly Wall found and edited her unfinished manuscript, cultivating it into a profound continuation of Jude's legacy. The resulting guide, organized by season, walks you through natural medicine for many conditions, such as: • Acne • Cough • Cramps • Depression • Eczema • Gout • Headache • Menopause • Pneumonia • Sore Throat • Tension • Toothache Jude's Seasonal Herbal Remedies also offers practical advice for growing your own herbs and harnessing their healing properties in personal care products like shampoo, deodorant, and bath salt. With some of Jude's most impressive recipes and nearly fifty plant illustrations, this book will enrich your herbalism practice with a wealth of knowledge Jude honed over decades of experience.
**Unleash the Healing Power of Nature with "Herbal Wisdom"** Discover the age-old secrets of herbal medicine and potpourri crafting with "Herbal Wisdom," an enlightening eBook that guides you through the world of herbs, their uses, and their undeniable benefits. Whether you're a beginner just starting to recognize common herbs or a seasoned herbalist looking to expand your knowledge, this comprehensive guide will transform your approach to herbal crafting and sustainable living. **Chapter Highlights** **The Basics of Herb Crafting** Begin your herbal journey with the essentials. Learn to identify common herbs, navigate the tools and equipment needed, and embrace the rich tradition of herbal wisdom. **Growing Your Own Herb Garden** Unlock the secrets to a thriving herb garden. From selecting the perfect herbs for your needs, to understanding the intricacies of planting, care, harvesting, and storing, you'll cultivate a lush, productive garden that flourishes year-round. **Creating Health Remedies with Herbs** Harness the healing properties of herbs to create powerful remedies. Dive into crafting herbal teas, tinctures, extracts, salves, and balms that promote wellness and natural healing. **Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments** Address everyday health concerns with natural solutions. Explore herbs that support digestive health, relieve stress, enhance sleep, and boost immunity—all through the power of nature. **Advanced Herbal Medicine** Take your herbal skills to the next level. Learn to create herbal capsules, syrups, elixirs, and even poultices and compresses that offer advanced therapeutic benefits. **The Art of Potpourri Crafting** Transform your home with aromatic bliss. Discover the art of potpourri, from choosing the right herbs and flowers to crafting unique blends that infuse your space with delightful scents. **Seasonal Potpourri Recipes** Celebrate each season with tailored potpourri recipes. Create spring and summer blends, fall and winter scents, and versatile herbal sachets that uplift your mood throughout the year. **Aromatherapy and Mood Enhancement** Tap into the power of scents to elevate your emotional well-being. Create scented sachets for relaxation and energizing potpourri for focus and clarity. **Potpourri for Home Decor** Enhance your living space with stunning potpourri displays. Learn creative ways to showcase potpourri in jars, bowls, wreaths, and ornaments, and discover tips for gifting your handcrafted creations. **Combining Herbal Medicine and Potpourri** Merge therapeutic and aesthetic benefits. Blend herbal remedies into potpourri, craft healing sachets, and balance beauty with health. **Herbal Safety and Sustainability** Prioritize safety and sustainability in your herbal practices. Understand essential safety guidelines, ethically source and use herbs, and embrace sustainable crafting methods. **Integrating Herbal Crafting into Daily Life** Make herbal practices a seamless part of your routine. Involve family and friends, host herbal crafting gatherings, and enrich your daily life with the joy of herbs. **Expanding Your Herbal Knowledge** Continue your herbal education. Access further learning resources, join herbal communities and workshops, and experiment with your own recipes. **Personal Reflection and Herbal Journaling** Document your herbal journey. Keep an herbal journal, record your recipes and experiences, and reflect on your growth and discoveries. **Conclusion The Harmony of Herbs** Embrace the long-term benefits of herbal practices. Maintain health and well-being with herbs, and share the joy of herbal crafting with others. "Herbal Wisdom" is more than just a guide—it's your gateway to a healthier, more harmonious lifestyle enriched by the power of nature. Embark on this transformative journey today, and unlock the secrets of herbs for a lifetime of wellness and creativity.
