How to Forage for Medicinal Plants without Dying
An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Identifying 32 Healing Wild Herbs
$32.99
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
21 April 2026
Summary
Discover the healing properties of wild plants, with this accessible, photographic guide for the beginning forager. Learn how to identify and harvest the 32 most common wild medicinal plants found across North America.
Author Brandon Ruiz shares his expertise in the world of plant medicine, offering clear, concise descriptions of edible wild plants, as well as critical information about proper harvesting and processing. Ruiz has curated the plant selection to include …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781635869491 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1635869498 |
| Author: | Brandon Ruiz |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Storey Publishing LLC |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 21 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 380g |
| Dimensions: | 176mm x 138mm x 16mm |
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Critics Review
A great pocket resource with colorful photos to help with the identification and clarity on medicinal applications. –Mary Colvin RH(AHG), author of The Herbalist’s Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary
“A must-have for anyone curious about exploring herbalism, wildcrafting, and healing with plants - without getting lost or hurt in the process.” –Molly Meehan Brown, creator of Wild Ginger Community Herbal and author of Herbal Activities for Kids
“Brandon makes his vast knowledge of the plant world easy to follow and inspirational to all.” –Lucretia VanDyke, author of African American Herbalism
About The Author
Brandon Ruiz
Brandon Ruiz (he/him) is a community herbalist and urban farmer and runs Yucayeke Farms, a farming project focusing on providing equal and affordable access to herbal medicine and culturally-relevant foods to his community. He specializes in medicines of his native Puerto Rico, throughout the Caribbean and Appalachia. He has taught throughout the world at conferences, school programs, universities, individually organized centers, and in one-on-one programs. Ruiz is based in Charlotte, NC.
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