‘The Everyday Herbalist’ by Jane Wrigglesworth

Herbs, since the beginning of time, have been used for medicinal and wellbeing qualities. The understanding of their benefits has been studied and practiced, but the best books often suffer the out-of-print status and good substantial information goes AWOL for a time. Thankfully, Jane Wrigglesworth has compiled this latest Essential Guide to Growing and Using Herbs in Aotearoa. Timely, as we rediscover the joys of self-sufficiency and a ‘softer’, calmer approach to life by nurturing body and soul naturally. 

Jane’s credentials are extensive including formal herbal studies, editor with the Herb Foundation of New Zealand, Herb columnist for the New Zealand Gardener magazine and liaising with a network of herbal specialists.

From Jane’s experience she has identified thirty key herbs, and these are the basis for her comprehensive guide. By growing these herbs, freshness and availability is guaranteed to create remedies, balms, perfumes and tonics. The advantage is that this is relevant to our local New Zealand climate, season and terrain. 

Such is Jane’s reputation and integrity, that within this book she includes guidelines for the dangers of some herbs when someone is taking specific pharmaceutical medications. 

Throughout this wonderful keepsake guide, the recipes sit alongside the vivid photography by the renowned Lottie Hedley which works as a useful tool in herb identification too. Chapters also include herb combinations for food flavouring, household cleaning or care and personal beauty. 

Everyday Herbalist is a quality illustrated handbook with the most up to date information to ensure you will achieve best growing and use results.

ISBN 9781991006165
Allen & Unwin

Contents:
Chapter 1 - 30 Must-have herbs
Chapter 2 - Making Herbal Remedies: The Basics
Chapter 3 - Restore & Revitalise
Chapter 4 - Herbs for Relaxation
Chapter 5 - Herbs for Gut health
Chapter 6 - Easing respiratory health
Chapter 7 - Herbs in the Kitchen
Chapter 8 - First aid
Chapter 9 - Enhancing Beauty
Chapter 10 - Cleaning products