Description
A portable guide to nearly 40 medicinal wild plants for natural first aid. Wild plants can offer immediate medical help when in the outdoors, and many of our native wild plants have healing properties – dandelions can help with digestion; wild strawberries can soothe sunburn; and comfrey can ease pain after a strain. In The Wild Plants First Aid Guide, professional medical herbalist Anna Newton explores the best wild plants for minor medical emergencies when spending time in nature. Each plant profile includes details on appearance and habitat, medicinal uses, safety concerns, preparations and dosage and a photographic list of lookalike plants. The introduction includes a useful section on different ways to use medicinal plants, from chewing on fresh plants or applying them directly to the skin to compresses and infusions. Anna also shares a selection of handy hygiene hacks, such as natural alternatives to deodorant, shampoo, toilet paper and toothpaste. An essential resource for hikers and foragers alike, discover the power of natural remedies with this beautiful guide.