Wayside Medicine is packed with practical information on the use of over 50 native plants as sources of herbal medicine.
The countryside abounds with cures which really work and cost a fraction of over-the-counter commercial brands. Have the satisfaction of picking and making your own simple herbal medicine, which has worked for centuries. The authors of Wayside Medicine remind us of a cornucopia of nature’s healing plants which have somehow been forgotten.
Here are clear instructions from a renowned professional herbalist on how to make your own remedies: teas, oils, tinctures, poultices and creams. Stunning colour pictures accompany all the plants, as well as a comprehensive index matching health problems to the right herbal cure.
From the authors of the best-selling Hedgerow Medicine, this new book is packed with practical information on how to use 50 forgotten native plants to cure all sorts of common ailments. Make your own herbal medicines to cure complaints from hayfever to headaches to insomnia. Clear, easy instructions and stunning photographs throughout.
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What a joy it has been to receive and read this book! Clearly laid out with well researched information on identification, history, traditional and modern uses. The photographs are both beautiful and clear. This book offers a practical insight into the medicinal uses of local plants showing clearly that we have our own medicine chest right on our doorstep all we have to do is step outside! -- Diana Lee * Greenspirit Magazine * Many of the herbs may be common, but are often neglected as generations have resorted to chemical substitutes. However, Julie and Matthew have tried and tested these herbs and their recipes offer the reader insightful experience to encourage the use of these glorious herbs.
Plants, like people, may have gone but should never be forgotten. The herbs in this book have earned a reputation and have many uses that, thankfully, we are reminded of and hopefully encouraged to bring back into use. * Herbs magazine * Herbal knowledge has been declining since its peak in the mid-17th century, but this book packed with practical information on the use of over 50 native plants as sources of herbal medicine seeks to change that. With clear instructions from a professional herbalist on how to make your own tinctures, poultices and creams, stunning colour photographs and an index that matches health problems to the right herbal cure, youll be inspired to put some tried-and-trusted remedies to the test. * Plantlife magazine *
Preface 7
Introduction 9
Harvesting from the wayside 10
Using your wayside harvest 13
Alexanders 20
Ash 24
Avens 28
Bistort 32
Black horehound 36
Blackthorn 40
Bugle 44
Butchers broom 48
Chicory 50
Cranesbill 54
Creeping jenny & yellow loosestrife
58
Daisy 62
Fleabane 68
Forget-me-not 72
Fumitory 76
Goldenrod 80
Greater celandine 84
Ground elder 87
Ground ivy 92
Gypsywort 96
Heather & bell heather 99
Herb robert 104
Hogweed 108
Lesser celandine 112
Mouse-ear hawkweed 116
Navelwort 120
Ox-eye daisy 124
Pine 128
Primrose & cowslip 134
Purple loosestrife 139
Rowan 144
Sanicle 148
Scabious 152
Sea buckthorn 157
Silverweed, tormentil & cinquefoil
162
Sowthistle 166
Speedwell 170
Sphagnum moss 176
Sweet chestnut 178
Thistle 182
Valerian 187
Violet 192
Walnut 198
Wild carrot 202
Wild strawberry 206
Woundwort 210
Notes to the text 214
Recommended reading 219
Resources 220
Index 221
The authors 224
Julie Bruton-Seal is a herbalist, iridologist and cranio-sacral therapist. A Fellow of the Association of Master Herbalists (AMH), she is also an artist, jeweller, graphic designer, cook and gardener. Her parents are the well-known wildlife filmmakers and photographers Des and Jen Bartlett. Julie and husband Matthew teach courses and workshops in herbal medicine, foraging and distilling.
Matthew Seal has had a lifelong love of wildflowers, and, like his wife Julie, is a member of the Association of Foragers. By profession an editor and writer in books, magazines and newspapers, he is an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).
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