Plant Medicine – A Collection of the Teachings of Herbalists Christopher Hedley and Non Shaw

This foundational textbook, influenced by Christopher Hedley and Non Shaw’s wisdom, emphasizes the importance of understanding herbal medicine in the context of living plants. It provides practical examples for everyday herbal medicine practice, introducing readers to the enduring legacy of Christopher and Non in Western herbal medicine. Following Christopher’s teaching approach, which values storytelling in learning, Plant Medicine is both captivating and accessible, enriched by Christopher’s profound knowledge and warmth.

Structured into four parts, the book explores the historical roots of plant medicine, including physiomedicalism and Galenic humoral medicine. The ‘Flowers’ section offers an alphabetically ordered materia medica of ninety-two plant medicines, detailing uses, preparations, dosage, cautions, and clinical applications.

The ‘Fruits’ section imparts therapeutic insights for treating specific body systems and patient groups with herbal medicines. Finally, ‘Seeds’ encourages readers to deepen their understanding of plant medicine, fostering a more intimate connection with herbs.

Plant Medicine is a foundational text for herbal medicine students and practitioners, providing practical knowledge and the wisdom to reconnect with nature through plant medicine.