Infuse: Herbal Teas to Cleanse, Nourish and Heal
Paula’s beautiful book (co-written with Karen Sullivan) is a treasure trove whether you are an experienced herbalist or would simply like to enjoy delicious and therapeutic herb teas. The result of years of clinical practice, Paula shares more than 70 recipes which harness nature’s most potent healing ingredients.
Featuring a comprehensive directory of herbal ingredients, and hints and tips for the most effective and delicious herbal blends, this beautifully designed book is an essential addition to your herbal library — and makes a perfect gift for the tea lover in your life.
““A beautiful book with lovely photographs, written with passion and an obvious knowledge of the various special herbs and spices used for each herbal infusion. I love that this book has a beverage recipe for every occasion and life-stage. Makes a wonderful gift. I gave a copy to a friend who told me that she had been looking for health-boosting, caffeine-free alternatives to tea and coffee. This book has the information she was looking for. Now she loves “infuse,” too!””
““‘Infuse’ is a delightful book, full of the herbal knowledge and wisdom of its author, Paula Grainger. It is well laid out, beautifully illustrated and easily accessible, with an alphabetical section on the various healthful properties of each herb and any counter-indications. It also advises on how to collect, dry and store herbs. There are a whole range of recipes for any eventuality! Enjoy!” ”
Nature’s Apothecary
Discover the restorative power of adaptogens
In Nature's Apothecary, Medical Herbalist Paula Grainger provides the solution for stress, anxiety and exhaustion by introducing us to a group of healing herbal ingredients known as adaptogens - plants with health-giving properties.
Adaptogens have been scientifically proven to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and prevent adrenal imbalances that can lead to fatigue and burnout. In this illustrated guidebook, you will delve into the history and science of these miraculous plants and learn how to maximize wellness using the most easy-to-source adaptogens, incorporating them into your life via delicious smoothies, energy bites and desserts, invigorating teas, tonics and lattes and wonderful beauty elixirs.
Covering all the common adaptogens such as Ashwagandha, Maca, Korean ginseng, Turmeric, Liquorice, Rosemary and Rhodiola, this updated edition also contains brand-new recipes and information about the benefits of popular fungal adaptogens including Reishi, Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms.
