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A seasonal exploration of the wonders of hedgerow medicine in the Spring.Gloriously illustrated with her own photographs, this series is a beautiful introduction to wild foraging - packed with recipes, remedies, and ideas for making the most of nature's abundant bounty.
The books encourage a love of our native plants and their many uses and provide inspiration to gather and make your own medicine.
Ali persuades us to turn over a small part of our own gardens to growing wild plants at a time when the natural places of the world are under threat.
Wild Medicine, Summer (Aeon Books, 2019) and
Wild Medicine, Autumn and Winter (Aeon Books, 2019)
List of contents
ABOUT THE AUTHORACKNOWLEDGEMENTSPREFACEIntroduction: foraging and medicine making
Birch(Betula pendula)
Chickweed(Stellaria media)
Cleavers(Galium aparine)
Coltsfoot(Tussilago farfara)
Cowslip(Primula veris)
Daisy(Bellis perennis)
Dandelion(Taraxacum officinale)
Greater celandine(Chelidonium majus)
Ground elder(Aegopodium podagraria)
Ground ivy(Glechoma hederacea)
Herb robert(Geranium robertianum)
Jack-by-the-hedge(Alliaria petiolata)
Lesser celandine(Ranunculus ficaria / Ficaria verna)
Nettle(Urtica dioica)
Plantain(Plantago lanceolata / Plantago major)
Primrose(Primula vulgaris)
Sweet woodruff(Galium odoratum / Asperula odorata)
Violet(Viola odorata)
White archangel / white deadnettle(Lamium album)
Wood avens(Geum urbanum)
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About the author
Ali English is a herbalist. She has been passionate about herbs since the age of 13, and went on to train at Lincoln University, graduating in 2010. Since then, she has set up a practice in Lincolnshire, which lately focuses on offering herb walks, workshops and a variety of related services where she tries to convey a love of our native herbs and wildflowers to anyone who will listen. 'Wild Medicine'' is her first series of books: 'Winter and Autumn', 'Spring' and 'Summer'.
Summary
A seasonal exploration of the wonders of hedgerow medicine in the Spring.
