Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Northwest

Many of the plants around us have edible and medicinal properties that we are unaware of. This book features many common plants that aboriginal groups and newcomers in the northwest have made use of, in a variety of ways, for centuries. A surprising number of roots, flowers, leaves, and stems can be eaten raw or cooked; others can be steeped as tea or tinctures, or boiled as decorations, to treat ailments ranging from sunburn to stomach aches with precise descriptions and bright full-color photographs of each species, this guide helps you identify particular plants and introduces the many ways that they have been used to make tasty, nutritious treats or to relieve health troubles.

– In-depth description and photos for selected species

-Edible uses of each plant

-Medicinal uses of each plant

-Details of poisonous look-alikes to avoid

-Techniques for preparing decoctions, infusions, tinctures, and poultices, and tips on collecting and drawing plants

-Additional information, including habitat, range, and interesting facts.