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The Complete Folk Herbal: A Guide to Natural Remedies and Everyday Healing Audiobook
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A definitive, beautifully illustrated guide to the folklore, history, and everyday utility of nearly 100 plants, trees, and shrubs.
Reconnect with the wisdom of the land through this comprehensive guide from forager and ethnobotanist Rebecca Beyer. Richly illustrated and deeply researched, The Complete Folk Herbal celebrates nearly 100 plants, each one steeped in story, tradition, and healing power.
Inside you’ll find:
- Detailed plant profiles covering origins, physical appearance, folklore, traditional uses, and modern applications.
- Everyday remedies for headaches, burns, fatigue, insomnia, menstrual pain, and dozens of other common complaints.
- Practical recipes for teas, tinctures, decoctions, salves, balms, and more.
- Sustainable foraging practices that emphasize ethical harvesting and mindful stewardship of the earth’s resources.
Accessible yet encyclopedic, The Complete Folk Herbal is both a reference and an invitation to deepen your relationship with plants, honor the traditions of folk healing, and embark on a lifelong journey of herbal wisdom.
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About Rebecca Beyer
Rebecca Beyer is the woman behind the Blood and Spicebush School of Old Craft and one of the women behind the Sassafras School of Appalachian Plantcraft. She lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where she teaches people how to forage wild plants and mushrooms. She has a BS in plant and soil science from the University of Vermont and a Masters in Appalachian Studies and Sustainability, concentrating in Appalachian Ethnobotany at Appalachian State University. She is also a member of the Association of Foragers. She spends her days trying to learn what her ancestors did and finding ways to share traditional skills while tackling cultural appropriation through practicing and teaching those things.
About Candace Thaxton
Candace Thaxton is an actress and audiobook narrator. She has starred in several films and television shows, including Ghost Town and Law & Order.