Foraging Wild Herbs

Discover the healing power of wild herbs and transform them into potent remedies for everyday wellness

Foraging Wild Herbs: 30 Healing Plants of the Coastal Carolinas is a hands-on guide for anyone seeking to connect with the wild herbs growing around them. Grounded in botanical science and traditional herbalism, this book teaches readers to confidently identify, ethically harvest, and use thirty healing plants.

From the calming blooms of passionflower to the potent inner bark of magnolia, the featured herbs offer a spectrum of support. April Punsalan highlights the most common and beneficial wild herbs found not only along the North and South Carolina coasts but also throughout the coastal South, from Virginia to Louisiana. Punsalan shares identification and foraging tips, historical and modern uses, and scientific research supporting each herb's therapeutic benefits, preparation methods, and how to grow the herb at home. Herb entries feature color photographs and botanical illustrations.