The Time Traveller's Herbal: Stories and Recipes from the Historical Apothecary Cabinet

The herbalist, also known as Cunning Woman, Wise Woman, or Witch, has been a pioneer of science and a fountain of traditional, nature-based knowledge. The book "The Time Traveller's Herbal" offers traditional remedies and recipes to reconnect with the natural world and reap the benefits. It explores the ancient mysteries of plants and flowers that have saved lives and reveals the stories that surround us in the natural world. It includes instructions for over 25 recipes and makes using commonly found, foraged, or easily procured ingredients.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 14 November 2023
Publisher: David & Charles

Throughout the ages, the herbalist has gone by many names: Cunning Woman, Wise Woman, even Witch. These titles, however, obscure the truth of their identity. These early pioneers of science and fountains of traditional, nature-based knowledge have been with us for centuries. Around us, there are plants and herbs that hold the potential to enhance our well-being and promote a more nature-focused approach to health.

The herbalist's art, steeped in history, paved the way for modern science. However, it is important to note that it did not necessarily need to be replaced by it. In her book, The Time Traveller's Herbal, Amanda Edmiston offers the modern reader a way to reconnect with the natural world while reaping the benefits of traditional remedies and recipes passed down through the ages.

Through the stories that have been passed down to us, our connection to the past is fully explored in a romantic and meandering journey through the plants and flowers that have healed and helped us throughout the ages. Travelling back through the mists of time, we uncover the ancient mysteries of the plants and flowers that saved lives in a world without modern medicine. Told over centuries, beginning in ancient Rome, the reader embarks on a journey through time, sampling the botanical marvels that did everything from soothing the pain of fever to revealing the world of faeries. Along the way, they learn the stories that surround us in the natural world.

The Time Traveller's Herbal is a guide to the myths of a lost art. It includes instructions for over 25 recipes and makes using commonly found, foraged, or easily procured ingredients. Author Amanda Edmiston weaves a story through the recipes, tapping into the traditional knowledge passed down through generations and reworking it for the modern reader. By doing so, she celebrates the craft of the herbalist and encourages a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 214 x 155 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781446309919