…Herbal Medicine Books for Advanced & Clinical Herbalists The Best Books on Foraging Wild Foods and Herbs The Best Regional Books for Plant Identification and Foraging Wild Foods and Herbs The Best Herb Gardening Books for Herbalists Books on African American Herbalism, History, and Ethnobotany Kathi Keville’s Favorite Herbal & Aromatherapy Books 3. Transform the mundane into mastery. We all…
…be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine and chestnutherbs.com with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. – Are you intrigued with the idea of foraging but intimidated by where to start? Gain confidence with our Online Foraging Course! The course begins with the basic ground rules of foraging safety…
…forage any of this herb, you’ll need to seek out trustworthy identification tips. You’ll also need to learn foraging ethics before you harvest any plants from the wild. There are deadly poisonous plants and mushrooms out there, so proper identification is paramount. See our Foraging and Wildcrafting resources on the blog for more guidance. – Witch hazel in bloom. How…
…is rich in soluble fiber and is a traditional lymphatic and respiratory remedy; helping to bolster us through the last weeks of cold-season coughs and colds. You can read more about violet’s medicinal uses here. *Please consult with an experienced herbalist before using herbs for any of these conditions or for cleansing. – Early spring foraging for springtime fairy vinegar…
…Want to read featurettes on the herbal co-stars mentioned above? Just click on the links we supplied. Curious where and how to find these plants, and safely identify them? Take a wink at our list of the Ten Best Books on Foraging Wild Foods and Herbs. You can also refer to our article on The Top Herbal Foraging Blogs, Podcasts,…
…my sensitive little self found sanctuary wandering the fields and woods. Many of my summer days were spent foraging wild fruit with my Grandpap in the Allegheny Mountains. My path meandered through a career in photography and filmmaking, moonlighting in the organic farming + local food movement while navigating chronic health issues. I wasn’t finding what I needed within conventional…
…it from one side of the tree. Removing bark from the entire circumference of a tree or shrub will kill it. I prefer to strip the bark from small limbs or branches in order to limit the harm to the tree. See this article on ethical wildcrafting for guidance if you are new to foraging. Keyword Witch Hazel Tried this…
…Simple Syrup, Tincture, Candies and Lemonade by Amanda Waters of Homesong. Don’t miss this bouquet of spring recipes featuring violet! For a good time, I especially recommend experiencing the alchemy of wild violet syrup (followed up by making a glass of pale purple violet lemonade). – From the book Foraging & Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook by…
…planting. For more details on sustainable foraging guidelines, please see our article here. Meet Our Contributors JULIET BLANKESPOOR is the founder, primary instructor, and Creative Director of the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine, an online school serving thousands of students from around the globe. She’s a professional plant-human matchmaker and bonafide plant geek, with a degree in botany and over…
…where applicable, and you can refer to this list of our Favorite Foraging Books for field guides and culinary inspiration. – Harvesting chickweed (Stellaria media). – Chickweed (Stellaria media), with its starburst blooms and tender green leaves, is the forager’s poster child. It arrives in the cool, moist days of early spring and is likewise cooling and moistening as a…
