The Homegrown Herbal Apothecary - by Devon Young (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Harness the Healing Power of Plants in Your Home Garden

Unlock the benefits of growing and preparing your own restorative herbal remedies at home in this complete guide to cultivating your herbal practice. Devon Young, professional herbalist, trusted author and creator of the blog Nitty Gritty Life, shares her wisdom about everyday healing for you and your family with growing and preparation instructions for over 120 common, easy-to-grow herbs.

Accompanied by gorgeous hand-drawn botanical illustrations, this all-in-one reference manual has everything you need to know to grow, harvest and make medicine with the best healing garden plants. Apothecary tips from Devon's own practice provide a wealth of ideas for simple remedies such as preparing a tincture of feverfew to treat migraines and brewing a tea of sea buckthorn to protect against viruses. With Devon's expertise, it's never been easier to become a self-sufficient home herbalist to heal yourself and your family in a holistic, sustainable way.

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Review Quotes

"This gorgeous book is a joy to read! Devon goes beyond the basics to create a book that is well researched and full of everything you need to know about growing your own medicine!"
--Colleen Codekas, author of Healing Herbal Infusions, founder of Grow Forage Cook Ferment

"With meticulous attention to detail, Devon Young provides practical advice on cultivating a beautiful landscape full of herbs and medicinal plants, along with details on how to preserve them for your apothecary."
--Kris Bordessa, author and founder of Attainable Sustainable

"When I need an herbal reference, I immediately reach for one of Devon Young's books. Devon's knowledge is vast, her writing clear and her approach innovative. This book will inspire you to take control of your own health and wellness, from seed to remedy."
--Teri Page, author of Family Homesteading, founder of Homestead Honey

"What an incredible resource! Devon explains all about these plants and how to use them in clear, simple language. The Homegrown Herbal Apothecary is a valuable reference book that I'll turn to again and again."
--Pam Farley, author of The First Time Gardener and Container Food Gardening, founder of Brown Thumb Mama

About the Author

Devon Young is an herbalist and author of The Backyard Herbal Apothecary and The Herbalist's Healing Kitchen. She holds a degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences, and runs the herbalism blog Nitty Gritty Life. Devon lives in the Pacific Northwest.