Štědrý bylinářův rok – Švédová Zuzana (2021)

Are you tempted to put on seven-league boots that will take you to places where herbs smell, trees are green, and streams full of fish babble? Know that such places are everywhere on earth. They are often inconspicuous, hidden, even when they are nearby. Thyme blooms there and meadowsweet scents the air, mint and purple comfrey thrive. And in every season, such a place changes. In spring, it buzzes and bursts with colors, then transitions into thoughtful summer ripening, colorful autumn, and peaceful winter. This book will take you to exactly such meadows, to quiet thickets, at the foot of mountains. You will walk quietly and gather all the gifts of nature's apothecary, which are wisdom, the foundation of medicines. You will learn to prepare effective tinctures for coughs, sleep, pain, or stomach issues. You will cook delicious syrups and dozens of very tasty dishes that will nourish you from head to toe. And when you want to settle down in the grass, you can read stories about ancient customs, traditions, and holidays that are our roots, our life’s sap. One generous herbalist's year, filled with scents from beginning to end. So prepare your basket, good sturdy shoes, and a heart full of enthusiasm, because we are heading out.