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Perfect for anyone fascinated by the origins of plant-based medicine, this beautifully crafted book brings together centuries of herbal tradition, exploring how healer John Parkinson used plants to restore health and vitality - and how these practices continue to shape modern natural therapies today.

🌿 Inside you’ll find:
• Insightful historical accounts of herbal medicine
• Detailed profiles of traditional healing plants
• Explanations of how ancient remedies have evolved
• Contemporary uses of herbs in wellness and everyday life
• Lovely illustrations that bring the world of botanicals to life

Whether for a budding herbalist, a history lover, or someone simply curious about natural healing, The Herbalist Bible is an educational, inspiring, and treasured addition to any bookshelf.

Bramble leaf tea

The leaf tea is like a green tea, pleasant but with a tannin feel. It is also a welcome relief for problems of the mouth, such as ulcers and gum disease. It was once thought to strengthen teeth, and is an old remedy for soothing sore throats and treating colds and anaemia. When cool, the tea makes a good skin lotion.

Julie and Matthew Bruton-Seal have a smart new website. Their six books on foraging and herbal medicine are published in the UK by Merlin Unwin Books and it has been a pleasure to work with them over the years.

Each title is beautifully illustrated, informative and easily accessible, with recipes and itemised uses. From plants of the hedgerow, wayside, backyard and kitchen, their books cover foraging for food and medicine.