From the Wild by Heidi Merika - Foraging, Wild Food Recipes & Herbal Medicine Book

Discover the profound healing power of nature's bounty with "From the Wild: An essential companion to identifying, cooking and enjoying common wild plants for health and healing" by renowned naturopath and medical herbalist, Heidi Merika

This isn't just a cookbook; it's a comprehensive herbal medicine cookbook that offers a simple, resourceful, and nature-based approach to vibrant health and well-being. Drawing on decades of experience, Heidi Merika shares over 100 delicious, nutritious, and entirely plant-based recipes, alongside effective healing home remedies. Learn to harness the power of 30 of the world's most common edible wild plants, from the familiar dandelion and nasturtium to the surprising benefits of cat's ear, cobbler's pegs, dock, and wild raspberry

Imagine enjoying a vibrant spring salad bursting with wild edibles, comforting nettle gnocchi verde, or delightful clover muffins. Beyond culinary delights, "From the Wild" also empowers you to create your own remedies, such as lantana itch balm, chickweed anti-inflammatory gel, and St John's wort pain ointment.

This invaluable guide includes vital information on safe and sustainable plant identification and foraging techniques, ensuring you can confidently and responsibly connect with nature's pharmacy. "From the Wild" is truly all you need to forage, cook, and eat wild foods for abundant health and a deeper connection to the natural world.

About the Author:

Heidi Merika is a highly qualified naturopath and medical herbalist driven by a deep passion for wild medicinal and nutritional plants. Her extensive experience includes lecturing in nutrition and herbal medicine at prestigious institutions such as RMIT University, Endeavour College of Natural Health, and the University of the Sunshine Coast. With over two decades in the industry, Heidi has been conducting popular in-person and online courses and workshops on plant medicine, wildcrafting, herbal medicine, and plant-based nutrition since 2012. She played a key role in the menopause program at Melbourne's Royal Women's Hospital and is a sought-after guest speaker at conferences and gatherings. Heidi's work seamlessly combines her expertise in natural health with nutrition, medicine, spiritual growth, environmentalism, creativity, and the pure joy of living. Her first book, "Wildcraft: The Science and Spirit of Wild Plants as Food and Medicine," was published in 2019. Heidi lives amidst the natural beauty of Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

"'There's magic and wonder everywhere around you. In your garden, at the local park, in the forest. From the Wild helps you discover that wonder, weaving a web of connections, care, food and healing, right in front of your eyes.'" - Diego Bonetto, author of Eat Weeds

• "'What a treat to be taken on a journey into the wild equipped with the extensive knowledge held within these pages. This book beautifully captures the enchanting world of foraged medicinal plants.'" - Amy Chaplin, James Beard Award-winning author of Whole Food Cooking Every Day and At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen
• "'A wonderful companion, full of earthy herb-rich culinary delights and precious plant wisdoms to treasure.'" - Erin Lovell Verinder, author of Plants for the People

Features:

• Comprehensive Guide: Learn to identify, forage, cook, and use common wild plants.
• 100+ Plant-Based Recipes: Delicious and nutritious dishes for everyday health.
• Healing Home Remedies: Practical applications for common ailments
• Expert Author: Written by qualified naturopath and medical herbalist Heidi Merika
  • Safe Foraging Tips: Essential information for responsible wildcrafting.
  • Empowering Resource: Connect with nature for holistic health and wellbeing.

• Embark on your journey into the wild and add "From the Wild" by Heidi Merika to your treasured book collection!