Root to Stem

<p>'Root to Stem<i> is a seasonal and holistic approach to health that puts plants, herbs and nature at the heart of how we live and eat. It is a new kind of guide that links individual health to our communities and the planet's health to sustain us all.</i>'<br><br>This perfect companion to the seasons, this book will show you how to take greater control over your own health and well-being, treat everyday ailments, and ensure the sustainability of the planet through discovering how to forage, grow, or shop for plant- and herb-based foods and products. Including:<br><br> Detox in the spring with sorrel, cleavers and nettles. <br> Harvest summer lime leaf shoots to soothe digestive upsets and feed gut microbes. <br> Bake a Lammas loaf to celebrate the autumnal equinox.<br> Boost your winter immunity with red berries, purple potatoes and rosehips. <br><br>Root-to-stem eating encourages you to use every edible part of plant, including the leaves, skin, seeds and stalks.<br><br>Travelling through the four seasons, expert medical herbalist Alex Laird shares the natural ingredients that are available on your doorstep, simple delicious recipes and easy-to-make herbal remedies.</p> <p>'Root to Stem<i> is a seasonal and holistic approach to health that puts plants, herbs and nature at the heart of how we live and eat. It is a new kind of guide that links individual health to our communities and the planet's health to sustain us all.</i>'<br><br>This perfect companion to the seasons, this book will show you how to take greater control over your own health and well-being, treat everyday ailments, and ensure the sustainability of the planet through discovering how to forage, grow, or shop for plant- and herb-based foods and products. Including:<br><br> Detox in the spring with sorrel, cleavers and nettles. <br> Harvest summer lime leaf shoots to soothe digestive upsets and feed gut microbes. <br> Bake a Lammas loaf to celebrate the autumnal equinox.<br> Boost your winter immunity with red berries, purple potatoes and rosehips. <br><br>Root-to-stem eating encourages you to use every edible part of plant, including the leaves, skin, seeds and stalks.<br><br>Travelling through the four seasons, expert medical herbalist Alex Laird shares the natural ingredients that are available on your doorstep, simple delicious recipes and easy-to-make herbal remedies.</p>