The Plant Pharmacy

Description

Your body knows how to heal – and the garden can help it remember.

In The Plant Pharmacy, herbalist and herb grower Adrianne Hunt shares a beautifully practical guide to 45 healing plants and how to use them safely and effectively at home. With roots in ancient wisdom and a modern, accessible voice, this book offers an empowering first step into the world of natural remedies.

Organized into four key sections, it begins with a clear and engaging history of herbal medicine, followed by a guide to treating everyday ailments – from tired eyes and tension headaches to digestive issues, stress, and seasonal colds – all using time-tested botanical allies. The core of the book is a rich plant directory covering both common and lesser-known herbs, with growing tips, foraging notes, and beautiful botanical art. A final section guides you through the herbal year, showing when to sow, harvest, dry, and prepare remedies.

• Covers 45 versatile healing herbs with advice on how to grow, forage, or buy them

• Addresses common physical and emotional ailments using safe, natural methods

• Includes an almanac-style herbal calendar with seasonal growing and harvesting tips

• Perfect for beginners, with simple recipes and clear safety advice throughout

• Features antique botanical illustrations paired with contemporary design

Reconnect with the healing power of plants and create your own herbal toolkit – one season, and one remedy, at a time.