"A Penguin Life book."

Author's note -- Introduction: The nature of health -- Groundwork : understanding herbalism -- Into the weeds : formats, formulas, and remedy healing -- Nerving less : peace with nervines -- Dynamic balance : homeostasis with adaptogens -- Embracing the bittersweet : gut health with bitters -- Retreating to reset : detoxification with hepatics -- Lifting spirits : pleasure with aphrodisiacs -- Brewing dopamine beans : motivation with nootropics -- Waking up to our biorhythms : sleeping with sedatives -- Meeting our pain : relief with analgesics -- The constancy of change : transformation with psychedelics -- Conclusion: Thinking, naturally -- Appendix 1: Herb shopping guide -- Appendix 2: Herbal pantry tools -- Appendix 3: Recipes -- Appendix 4: Herb use table -- Glossary

"A beginner's guide to herbalism: the ancient art and science of plants to transform your life"--

Unlock the power of herbalism to transform your health and life. While modern medicine can only take us so far, herbalism--the science and art of plants as medicine--stands the test of time. In Naturally, clinical herbalist Rachelle Robinett offers a beginner-friendly guide to herbalism, revealing everyday remedies and rituals for health and happiness. Herbs allow you to take control of every aspect of your health in a way that's natural, sustainable, and completely customizable. Better yet, you don't need fancy equipment or an extensive pantry to start--just a desire to feel better, naturally