Plant Power

A full-color reference guide to beneficial plants and mushrooms

"An excellent resource about the natural properties of plants."-Kirkus Reviews

• Explores the ethnobotany and practical applications of 30 plants, fruits, nuts, bulbs, roots, flowers, and mushrooms that support the immune system, digestion, endurance, vitality, and the brain

In this full-color guide, Wouter Bijdendijk highlights thirty plants, fruits, nuts, bulbs, roots, flowers, and mushrooms that support the immune system, digestion, endurance, vitality, and the brain, from ginseng and turmeric to chaga and reishi to olive and chamomile. He also explores several plants that have played a significant role in our rituals and ceremonies, such as fly agaric, blue lotus, cannabis, and peyote cactus, enabling our ancestors to connect with deeper layers of themselves, the spiritual realms, and the Divine. Sharing ethnobotanical and user-friendly descriptions, he explains the beneficial effects, characteristics, appearance, plant lore, original usages, extraction, and dosage of each plant or mushroom as well as their contraindications and where to obtain the plant. Each plant write-up also includes 2 delicious vegetarian recipes by the author's brother, Michelin star chef Joris Bijdendijk, to help you easily incorporate the medicinal powers of these plants in your life.

A journey through the deep and ancient roots of plant knowledge, from folk uses to mystical properties to the vital role of plants in human evolution, this book highlights the age-old bond between humans and nature and shows you how to harness the natural power of plants to revitalize your body, integrate your spirit, and empower your life.