Concise Medicinal Plants Guide

Written by the author of the bestsellingConcise Foraging Guide, this practical pocket guide describes 163 plant species with medicinal qualities.

Publisher Marketing: Tiffany Francis-Baker is a writer, artist and environmentalist from the South Downs in Hampshire. With a mixed background in the arts, rural heritage and conservation, her work is fuelled by a love for the natural world and a passion for protecting it. She writes and illustrates for national publications and has appeared on BBC Radio 4 and Channel 4. She has written numerous books, including the Concise Foraging Guide , Ebb and Flow and The Bridleway . Review Quotes : "Easy to use and small enough to take anywhere ... Ideal for taking with you on your rambles through the countryside." -- Countryside Table of Contents : An Introduction to Medicinal Plants What Are Medicinal Plants? Foraging Wild Plants for Medicinal Use Growing Your Own Herb Garden Preserving and Preparing Medicinal Plants - How to Dry Leaves and Flowers - How to Make a Balm - How to Make Medicinal Tea - How to Make a Tincture Plants for Common Ailments Species Accounts - Trees - Shrubs - Herbs and Flowers - Succulents Useful Resources Glossary and Acknowledgements Index Publisher Marketing : Written by the author of the bestselling Concise Foraging Guide , this practical pocket guide describes 163 plant species with medicinal qualities. Each species account provides accurate artworks and concise descriptions outlining essential details to help you identify species, as well as advice on which plants you can forage and which can grow in gardens in the UK and Europe. Important information on their medicinal uses, toxicity and any risks or side effects to consider is also included. Tiffany Francis-Baker's introduction offers a brief history of foraging for medicine and discusses the benefits and risks of creating herbal remedies to supplement modern medicine. She gives practical tips on collecting wild plants safely and legally and outlines how to store, preserve and prepare medicinal plants, including making balms, teas and tinctures. Easy to use and small enough to take anywhere, this is the perfect guide for anyone interested in making their own natural remedies. Contributor Bio: Francis-Baker, Tiffany Tiffany Francis is an award-winning writer, artist and environmentalist from the South Downs in Hampshire. With a mixed background in the arts, rural heritage and conservation, her work is fuelled by a love for the natural world and a passion for protecting it. She writes and illustrates for national publications and has appeared on BBC Radio 4 and Channel 4. Her books include Food You Can Forage , the Concise Foraging Guide , Bees and Beekeeping and Dark Skies . In 2023, The British Horse Society presented Tiffany with the Elwyn Hartley-Edwards Award for her work in promoting the enjoyment of equestrianism and raising awareness of BHS campaigns and wider issues within the equine industry in The Bridleway . www.tiffanyfrancisbaker.com

Format: Paperback | Pages: 192 | Publication Date: 2025-07-29