Wild & Weedy Apothecary: An A to Z Book of Herbal Concoctions, Recipes & Remedies, Practical Know-How & Food for the Soul

"[This] voluminous guide will help armchair naturalists and horticulturalists get the most out of nature's bounty without risking harm." —Publishers WeeklyJust outside your doorstep or kitchen window, a wild and weedy apothecary waits to be discovered.Herbalist Doreen Shababy shares her deep, abiding love for the earth and its gifts in this collection of herbal wisdom that represents a lifetime of work in the forest, field, and kitchen. This herbalism guidebook is jam-packed with dozens of tasty recipes and natural remedies, including Glorious Garlic and Artichoke Dip, Sunny Oatmeal Crepes, Candied Catnip Leaves, Lavender Lemonade, Roseberry Tea, Garlic Tonic, Parsnip Hair Conditioner, and Dream Charms made with Mugwort.A sampling of the herbal lore, legend, and instruction found within these pages:The difference between sweet-faced flowers and flowers with attitudeHow to assemble a well-stocked pantryThe importance of gratitudePlant-spirit communication basicsHow to use local wild herbsHow to make poultices, teas, tinctures, balms, and extracts"A great cross-over herbal that brings the aspects of a medicinal herbal into the kitchen." —American Herb Association Quarterly"If you have ever wanted to know more about the wonder of wild herbs, Shababy will lead the way." —Deborah Duchon, former publisher of The Wild Foods Forum"Those who dare delve into this book may emerge with catnip on their breath, mud on their knees, wild fruit juices on their hands, and a mysterious, satisfied smile—the very image of a wild and weedy woman. Come on!" —Susun S. Weed, wise wild woman herbalist and author of the Wise Woman Herbal series Read more