Description

The herbalist has had many names throughout the ages – Cunning Woman, Wise Woman, even Witch – all hiding the truth of what they are… early pioneers of science, and fountains of traditional, nature-based knowledge. All around us are plants and herbs that can be used to improve our wellbeing and encourage a more nature-focused approach to health. Steeped in history, the herbalist's art paved the way for modern science – but didn't necessarily need to have been replaced by it. In The Time Traveller's Herbal, the traditional remedies that were passed down through the ages are offered to the modern reader as a means to reconnect with the natural world, while reaping the benefits. Including 24 recipes using commonly found, foraged or procured ingredients, author Amanda Edmiston weaves a story through the recipes about the craft of the herbalist through the last five hundred years, tapping into the traditional knowledge passed down through generations and reworking it for the modern reader. AUTHOR: Amanda Edmiston is a herbalist and storyteller based in Scotland. She first learnt about plants and recipes from her grandmother who still remembered traditional remedies and folklore. After studying law and then herbal medicine, Amanda found it natural to start bringing together stories, plants, and magical places, drawing on the Scottish storytelling tradition, but in her own unique way. She has been showcasing her own work for over 10 years, performing and creating art in museums, libraries, forests, castles, schools and universities around the world under the banner Botanica Fabula.