Wild Medicine - Ali English

The ultimate guide to seasonal herbalism and the wonders of hedgerow medicine, now compiled in one revised and complete editionGloriously illustrated with the author’s own photographs, this book is a beautiful introduction to wild foraging, packed with recipes, remedies, and ideas for making the most of nature's abundant bounty. Wild Medicine carefully guides the reader through each of the four seasons, encouraging a love of our native plants and their many uses, and providing a wealth of inspiration and information on how to gather and make your own medicine. Within the pages of this book, readers will find A-Z monographs on some of the more commonly found, easily identifiable plants that are available around most of the U.K., Europe, and parts of North America - separated by season. The book provides a selection of useful medicinal and edible recipes for each plant, which are easy to follow, simple to use, and, in the case of the food recipes, delicious. This revised and expanded complete edition of Wild Medicine includes an expanded equipment list; a new section on growing wild herbs; new recipes; expanded plant profiles; an expanded foraging and medicine making section; new photographs; and an improved layout, with the benefit of all four seasons being included in one volume, with one index. Wild Medicine will engender a love of our native plants, and their many uses. Readers will be encouraged to gather their own plants, make their own medicine
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