The 12 Herbs of Christmas: A Herbalist’s Christmas Herbs & Winter Recipes
This lovely pocket-sized book is an insightful and herbal journey through the 12 traditional days of Christmas. Commencing with Mother’s Night on December 24th and referencing the mother deities associated with the winter solstice. Dafydd cleverly guides you back in time to recognise the deep connections, mythology, folklore and history of the 12 medicinal herbal plants featured, all of which are the ones most associated today with Christmas.
Undoubtably there is information in this book that will be new to you. Even though the plants are well known, their medicinal values have indeed been forgotten. Historical facts have been well researched and personal experiences by the author, add a human and very personal touch to what is a good read, as well as a great reference source.
Included are some easy to make at home recipes, beautifully accompanied by colour pictures. With this book you can venture into making some very useful contents for your home medicine cupboard and can follow simple festive suggestions to enhance your home and chosen festive foods.
This is a small book packing an enormous punch – informing and teaching how to make incense, cough syrup, ointment, teas, spiced honeyed ale and much more, that anyone interested in herbs will enjoy. At £3.99 it definitely a book that keeps on giving, even after Christmas is well and truly over. Well worth putting on your own Christmas list and perfect to give as a gift.