Trees and Shrubs That Heal

Learn about the abundant and sustainable sources of healing trees and shrubs and how they can be used within a range of settings, from gardens and food forests to woodlands and permaculture projects. Ideal for foragers, gardeners and growers, walkers and wilderness lovers, agroforesters and forest schoolers, and anyone interested in herbal medicine. Includes information about world trade in forest products for medicinal uses and issues of sustainability, advice on identification of a range of healing trees and shrubs in temperate climates, easy recipes for herbal preparations for healthy living, and profiles of 80 healing trees and shrubs with descriptions of key uses and safety advice. Fully illustrated, the book has a comprehensive index and useful appendices of concise information for the trees and shrubs, and for a range of ailments, with suggestions for seasonal harvests and further sources of information.