The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies

The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies is a plant medicine and herbalism guide written by Dr. Nicole Apelian, an herbalist with more than 20 years of experience working with plants, and Claude Davis, a Wild West expert with an interest in traditional herbal practices and historical natural remedies. The book explores traditional knowledge surrounding plants, herbal preparations, and natural remedies used by previous generations.

The book contains 304 color pages featuring information on more than 800 plants and traditional remedies. Each plant is presented with multiple color photographs, information about where it grows, and detailed identification guidance, allowing the book to serve as a field reference for readers interested in identifying plants while foraging.

A dual index makes the guide easier to navigate, allowing readers to search either by a specific plant or by a particular condition or topic. The book also includes instructions for preparing a variety of traditional herbal preparations, including an extract made from a common backyard plant, as well as other plant-based recipes and preparation methods.

Additional sections explore traditional herbal approaches associated with a range of health topics, including the author's personal experiences with herbal practices. The guide combines historical plant knowledge with preparation instructions and information drawn from the authors' research and experience with herbal remedies.

The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies is intended for both experienced herbalism enthusiasts and beginners who want to learn more about plant identification, traditional herbal preparations, foraging, and historical approaches to natural remedies. It provides a reference to traditional plant knowledge and recipes that have been passed down through generations, while encouraging readers to learn about the properties, preparation, and traditional uses of different plants.