Herbal goddess : discover the amazing spirit of 12 healing herbs with teas, potions, salves, food, yoga, and more

478 Pages·2015·29.74 MB·English

by  Jirsa

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Writers know how many people it truly takes to publish a book —
from its inception to the inspiration to put words on the page to the
actual publication of the physical book; I could fill pages with the
names of people who deserve my undying gratitude, but, for all of
our sakes, I’ll keep it short.
To Sean: endless gratitude for your unwavering support, help,
unconditional love, and constant grounding. To Sarah Gaffney:
thank you for always being my first and last reader, kindred spirit,
fellow poet, and soul sister. To my family: thank you for sharing
your love, your recipes, and your love for all things green and
growing. To Mom, Em, and Curt: thank you, thank you, thank you.
For everything.
To herbalists like Deb Soule who brought herbs back into the
forefront of health and culture and who are still out there growing,
writing, advocating, and making it happen: thank you.
To Ward’s Nursery in Great Barrington, Massachusetts: thank
you for supplying the gorgeous plants for the photo shoot.
And, finally, huge thanks to Deb, Jennifer, Sarah, Carolyn, and
the entire Storey Publishing family. I have found a home with you
— you guys rock!

Contents
Food & Drink Recipes
Body Care Recipes
Introduction: Discover Herbs and Recover your Power
Chapter 1: Discovering the Sunny Side of Chamomile
Chapter 2: Rediscovering the Most Romantic Bloom
Chapter 3: Detoxing with Dandelion
Chapter 4: Adapting with Holy Basil
Chapter 5: Playing Nice with Nettles
Chapter 6: Healing with Calendula
Chapter 7: Having a Lie-Down with Lavender
Chapter 8: Treating It All with Turmeric
Chapter 9: Keeping the Doctor Away with Echinacea
Chapter 10: The Many Wonders of the Elder Plant
Chapter 11: Versatile and Singular Cinnamon
Chapter 12: Jiving It Up with Ginger
Appendix I: Flower Essences
Appendix II: Herbal Oils
Appendix III: Herbal Salves
Appendix IV: Herbal Tinctures
Appendix V: Herbal Vinegars
Resources
Suggested Reading
Glossary
Photography Credits
Other Storey Titles
Copyright
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Food & Drink Recipes
Butterscotch Chamomile Clusters
Chamomile-Infused Honey (Standard Method)
Chamomile-Infused Honey (Fast Method)
Chamomile-Infused Sugar
Chamomile Energy Bars
Rosehip Syrup
Rosehip Fruit Leather
Rose-Infused Bourbon Balls
Rose Butter Cookies
Rose-Infused Buttercream Frosting
Dandelion Salad with Cranberries and Warm Balsamic
Vinaigrette
Heirloom Carrot and Dandelion Green Casserole
Dandelion Syrup
Dandelion Wine
Stuffed Mushrooms with Dandelion Greens
Holy Basil Spice Butter Cookies
Thai-Inspired Holy Basil Tofu
Holy Basil and Honey Spritzer
Nettle Soup
Garlicky Sautéed Nettles
Nettle Pesto
Calendula Blossom Springtime Salad
Calendula Cornbread
Lemon-Pepper-and-Calendula Spice Mix
“Four Thieves” Healing Vinegar
Lavender Rum Balls
Lavender-Lemon Bread
Turmeric Hot Chocolate
Oven-Fried Tofu
Singapore Hot Mustard
Turmeric-Spiced Sweet Potato Soup
Echinacea Popsicles
Echinacea-Lemon-Honey Jelly
Echinacea Maple Syrup
Elderberry Wine
Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry Toffee Cookies
Chai Tea Latte
Cinnamon–Coconut Milk Ice Cream
Cinnamon Granola
Quintessential Gingerbread
Pickled Ginger
Pear-Ginger-Squash Soup
Herbal Oils
Herbal Vinegars