Plants That Heal
From garden herbs and flowers to foraged fruits and berries, plants have the power to nourish and heal. Used in home remedies and by professional herbalists for thousands of years, nature’s medicine chest offers incredible healing benefits for body, mind, and spirit.
Grown in pots outside 19th-century apothecaries, the apothecary rose has been used to treat skin conditions and indigestion
Rosemary is known for its culinary uses, but it is also an incredible antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal
Some Native American peoples used Evening Primrose to treat wounds, and today it is used in acne treatments and pain suppression
Plants That Heal brings together over 200 therapeutic plants and their home remedies in one beautifully illustrated book, featuring detailed photography to aid identification of plants and clear instructions for easy-to-follow recipes.
Discover the incredible history of healing botanicals; explore the comprehensive illustrated directory of over 200 healing plants, from homegrown herbs and spices to wildflowers, fruits, and berries, with tips on growing, harvesting, storing, and using; and learn how to make bespoke healing remedies for everything from boosting the immune system to encouraging restful sleep
CONTENTS
- Introduction + Glossary
- History of Healing Plants – Delve into the fascinating history of healing plants, including herbs, spices, and beneficial botanicals
- Healing Plant Directory – Discover over 200 healing plants, from homegrown herbs and spices to wild foods and medicines, each with clear identification photo, listed by English name before Latin
- Healing Plant Remedies – Learn to make basic and bespoke healing plant remedies to benefit body, mind, and spirit, from infusions, balms, salves, and oils
- Resources + Further Reading
Rachel Newcombe is a freelance writer and editor specialising in health, homes & gardens and lifestyle topics. With a background in journalism, Rachel has written for a wide range of print and online publications and is the founder of Fresh Design Blog, a popular platform regularly updated with home décor ideas and trends.
She’s written and contributed to a number of books including The Self-Care Bible, The Complete Crystal Sourcebook, The Natural Remedies Guide, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies, Running and Runes Illustrated.