Plant Magic: Herbalism in Real Life

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A hip, modern, and irreverent introduction to medicinal herbs, this field guide to feeling good will tell you everything you need to know to incorporate more than twenty of the world's most healing plants into your life. A fun, modern, and irreverent introduction to healing herbs, this field guide to feeling good includes more than 20 plant profiles. Here is an invitation to the wild world of healing plants growing right outside your door. Highlighting herbs from catnip and plantain to nettles and rosemary, this book provides the information you need to assemble an herbal arsenal for combatting any ailment-everything from brewing up a slick lube tea for sexual health to fashioning a simple summer band-aid from backyard "weeds" to crafting an herbal smoking blend to quiet a busy mind. This accessible guide covers questions like- What is plant medicine What can I put in my mouth and where do I find it Can I still go to my doctor We've got you covered.

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Christine BuckleysPlant Magic: Herbalism in Real Lifeis helping me reset my relationship with good-for-you plants. . . .Plant Magicis a crash course, a field guide, and a reference primer sure to delight those who are already curious about the healing properties of plants. . . . Buckley lays the groundwork for an at-home herbalism practice, explaining what it is (a system of healing supported by plants and food), what it is not (a new thing invented by white people with blogs), and how it can coexist with Western medicine (drink your red clover teaandget a flu shot). She provides instructions for making balms, ointments, and facial steams, but the real highlights are the recipes for things you can eat and drink. Theres garlicky chicken stock to bolster the immune system, a cinnamon latte to increase circulation and calm stomach cramps, and a rose petal toast. . . .With plants that taste this delicious, you just might forget theyre also good for you.Healthyish

In her first book, [Christine Buckley] explains the healing properties of plants, profiling 21 herbs and their medicinal uses. The first part describes the tools and methods needed to cultivate these natural products at home. Readers will be familiar with many of the plantsdandelion, eastern white pine, red cloverand may even have them growing in their yards or neighborhoods. Buckley details ways to infuse herbs in teas, vinegars, syrups, and more. She also provides instructions on how to use herbs in balms and toners that can be applied topically. . . . Accessible, organized, and engaging, [Plant Magic] is a useful introductory resource and perennial reference guide. There may be increased interest, too, as readers look for ways to grow their own food and boost their immune systems.Library Journal

Those interested in at-home homeopathic aliments and herbalism are sure to learn about the benefit of plants with Christine Buckleys book. Here, she introduces a slew of plantsand their usagesinstructing ways to brew teas and forage for herbs right outside your door.Chowhound

For Christine Buckley, herbalism is more than just the process of using plants for their beneficial properties. Its a way of being in the worldmore in tune with the earth and mindful of ones own interconnected mind, body, and spirit. InPlant Magic, Buckley takes us deep into the practice of herbalism, showing us how to cultivate a meaningful relationship with the plant life around us. Her herbal arsenal details 21 of the most useful and accessible plants, such as cinnamon, thyme, lemon balm and ginger. Roost makes gorgeous books, and this one is no exception.BookPage

Christine explains herbalism in such a clear, charming, and personal way thats inspired me to look to plants for reasons other than food. Every page beautifully and thoughtfully shows the clear connection between plants and self-care, encouraging you to appreciate both in equal measure. I cant wait to give this book to every curious earth-dweller I know.Alison Roman, author of Dining In and Nothing Fancy

Plant Magic is a joyful journey into the time-tested tradition of safely and effectively healing with herbs. This book shows you how to do it deliciously!Brigitte Mars, author of The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine

Author Bio

CHRISTINE BUCKLEYis a community-based herbalist, visual artist, and professional cook.Her writing has appeared inWell + Good, Kitchn, andHealthyishand has displayed work at the Honolulu Biennial and MoMA Studios.She has worked in some of New York's best restaurants including Gabrielle Hamilton's Prune and most recently as a food stylist at Apartment Therapy Media.