Hedgerow Medicine: Harvest and Make your own Herbal Remedies

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I've got tons of miscellaneous herbals with lists of plants and their properties; this one is special because the information is deep and rich and dense with both the fascinating lore and history of plants and the instructions for practical use in treating ailments. Julie is one of the founding organisers of HerbFest, an annual gathering celebrating healing plants and herbal medicine.

Their well-produced range of rural, wildlife, fieldsports and fishing books never fail to inform and entertain. We like this as it reflects our earlier working title of ‘The Love Herbal’ – this is a book about aphrodisiacs with love at its heart. We will discuss the etymology, the myths and tales that you may have heard, and discover if there's any truth to those old stories.

The usage guides take the mystery out of making herbal medicine and offer accessible and fun formulas. This is a well-illustrated and informative book for those interested in foraging and gathering wild hedgerow plants and putting them to use. The first was a vegetarian cookbook, Vegetarian Masterpieces, written with Carol Tracy and published in 1989. We will arrive back at the camp area in time for a quick lunch (not provided) and the afternoon will then be spent making a wilderness first aid kit.

Please bear in mind that this is not a given statutory right and we offer this possibility in the spirit of good will. Julie Bruton-Seal is a practising medical herbalist, iridologist and natural healer, and brings her own experience and case histories to this book. I think it’s clear - now more than ever - that we must take personal responsibility for our health and equip ourselves with the knowledge we need to flourish in this world. Places are limited on the Attendance Course and, when you enrol, you are making a commitment to pay the annual fees in full. Our hope it that our readers will be able to recognise, get to know and feel comfortable with wild plants, respect them and work effectively with them.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. So next time you go for a walk, take time to bend down and look closely at cleavers, dandelions, wild strawberries or archangel, elderflower and shepherds purse. Her photographs have been widely published in books and magazines, including National Geographic, and she has worked as a wildlife illustrator and artist for many years, holding a number of exhibitions.

Courses are held at my eco home in rural Herefordshire and run throughout the year, using seasonal herbs, for example, elecampane root for syrup in the autumn and winter, marigolds for infused oil in summer. Having read this book I find I walk in the countryside with new eyes and a far keener sense of observation, nibbling leaves and gathering seeds as I go. Parkinson (1567–1650) was the official herbalist to King Charles I, a renowned gardener and London apothecary. This is our flagship book, with over 160,000 sales so far (combining UK and North American markets) and no signs of slowing down.It's a UK based book, but as someone living at a similar latitude in the US, it is perfectly applicable to my climate. You can reschedule once and only to a course that takes place within 12 months of your original booking. Come and learn how to make your own top quality additive free cosmetics and medicinal preparations, explore and harvest herbs from Rowan's organic garden in the heart of Herefordshire. The Resurgence Trust is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (5821436) and a charity registered in England and Wales (1120414).

It has added even more pleasure to my woodland walks, seaside strolls and given me a new outlook on life with the ability to really appreciate the value and benefits of getting back to nature. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. From plants of the hedgerow, wayside, backyard and kitchen, our books and courses cover foraging for food and medicine, and this passion continues into Julie’s unique silver botanical jewellery. The nutrients in herbs and many hedgerow plants are readily available to the human digestive: we absorb up to 48% of the vitamins and minerals in herbs and common plants compared to only 18% of fruit and vegetables. Clear instructions on which plants to harvest and when, with over 120 recipes showing how to make then into teas, vinegars, oils, creams, pillows, poultices, alcohol-base tinctures and other remedies.

The natural health chest for the home (one day, how to assemble a range of herbal remedies for you and your family).