The Herbal Apothecary

From the best-selling author of The Hedgerow Apothecary, The Garden Apothecary and The Hedgerow Apothecary Forager's Handbook

Learn the sustainable and ethical art of the apothecarist with this beautiful photographic guide to working with herbs and spices to make healing remedies and delicious recipes

Discover the fascinating properties and therapeutic benefits of everyday ingredients found in herb gardens and kitchen cupboards.

For centuries, herbalists and healers have looked to nature for remedies and have made salves, toddies, teas, balms and preserves as cures for common ailments and to add piquant aromas and flavours to dishes - and now you can too.

Inside you will find:

Photographs to help you safely identify edible plants

Advice on what is available in each season

Guidance on how best to grow, prepare and preserve your herbs and spices

Useful herbal remedies and delicious recipes to try

The fascinating folklore and history of these majestic aromatic plants