'Root to Stem' is a seasonal and holistic approach to health that places plants, herbs, and nature at the heart of our lifestyle and diet. It is a new type of guide that connects individual health with the health of our communities and the planet, promoting sustainability for all of us.

This perfect companion for the seasons will show you how to gain greater control over your health and well-being, tackle everyday ailments, and ensure the planet's sustainability by discovering how to harvest, grow, or choose plant and herbal products. It includes: Spring detox with sorrel, saffron, and nettle. Harvesting white lamina leaves in summer for relief from digestive disorders and nourishment of gut microbes. Baking a Lammas bread to celebrate the autumn equinox. Boosting winter immunity with red berries, purple potatoes, and rosehips.

'Root-to-stem' food encourages you to use every edible part of the plant, including leaves, peels, seeds, and stems. Exploring the four seasons, medical herbs expert Alex Laird shares the natural ingredients available around you, simple delicious recipes, and easy-to-make herbal remedies.

Pages: 256, Dimensions: 11.7x11.7cm