A guide to wild medicinal plants in the UK

🌿 Discover the Healing Power of Wild Plants with Hedgerow Medicine

A timeless guide by Julie and Matthew Bruton-Seal

In a world that’s moving ever faster, many of us are seeking a return to something more grounded — a life that’s connected to nature, the seasons, and the wisdom of the past. If you've ever wandered a country lane and wondered what secrets the hedgerow holds, then Hedgerow Medicine by Julie and Matthew Bruton-Seal is the book you’ve been waiting for.

🍃 What is Hedgerow Medicine?

Hedgerow Medicine is a beautifully written and richly illustrated guide to the medicinal plants that grow wild in the British Isles. Unlike many herbal books that focus on exotic or hard-to-source ingredients, this one champions the plants found right on our doorsteps — in hedgerows, meadows, woods, and along country paths.

This isn’t just a plant ID book — it’s a practical guide to gathering, preparing, and using common wild plants for healing. The authors draw on traditional British herbalism and folk medicine, blending it with clear, modern instructions that make it easy for beginners to get started.

🌼 What You’ll Find Inside

• Over 50 wild plants fully profiled, from yarrow and elderflower to nettle and hawthorn

• Clear photographs and botanical details to help with plant identification

• Step-by-step instructions for making tinctures, teas, poultices, syrups, and salves

• Tried-and-tested home remedies for common ailments — colds, wounds, anxiety, digestive issues, and more

• Insights into the history and folklore of medicinal plants

• Ethical foraging tips and seasonal guidance

Whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced forager, Hedgerow Medicine is an invaluable resource. Julie and Matthew’s deep respect for nature and their down-to-earth approach make this book both practical and inspiring.

🌱 Why You Should Own This Book

• You want to become more self-reliant in your health and wellness

• You’re curious about herbal remedies and natural healing

• You love foraging, wildcrafting, or countryside walks

• You’re looking for a book that’s rooted in the British landscape

• You care about sustainable, traditional living

This is a book to read, re-read, and keep within reach — whether you’re brewing a calming tea or planning your next walk in the woods.

📚 Ready to Start Your Herbal Journey?

Hedgerow Medicine is available in print and ebook formats. Whether you're curled up by the fire or out in the field with a basket and secateurs, this is a book that will change how you see the natural world.

👉 Order your copy today and start rediscovering the medicine growing wild all around you. (Hardback £20) https://merlinunwin.co.uk/products/hedgerow-medicine