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jennyfer's review
3.0
Dandelion Medicine is a fascinating look int the traditions and uses of the humble dandelion. Often considered a weed in Western cultivated this cheerful plant has been linked to fortune telling, folklore, and of course healing all manner of ailments from urinary issues to mental health.
The book includes tips for foraging - not just for dandelions but for other herbs, too - plant identification and the best times to harvest them all. And of course it is filled with traditional and more modern clinical references to the healing properties of the humble flower. There are of course, notes of caution for those who may be sensitive to the plant, particularly those with latex allergies - even though it's natural it's not always harmless.
There are plenty of recipes for teas and tinctures, tonics and wines, poultices and potions, salads and soups, pancakes and popovers, dips, dyes, breads, bakes and much, much more.
Who knew there was so much more to the dandelion than just a fun puffball of seeds? As it comes into dandelion season, I have a greater respect for these little yellow flowers in my lawn
~ Many thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~
The book includes tips for foraging - not just for dandelions but for other herbs, too - plant identification and the best times to harvest them all. And of course it is filled with traditional and more modern clinical references to the healing properties of the humble flower. There are of course, notes of caution for those who may be sensitive to the plant, particularly those with latex allergies - even though it's natural it's not always harmless.
There are plenty of recipes for teas and tinctures, tonics and wines, poultices and potions, salads and soups, pancakes and popovers, dips, dyes, breads, bakes and much, much more.
Who knew there was so much more to the dandelion than just a fun puffball of seeds? As it comes into dandelion season, I have a greater respect for these little yellow flowers in my lawn
~ Many thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~
litematcha's review
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.75
Like the dandelion, this is a magical and inviting book. From the flow of folk cures to Western medicine, foraging tips to recipes, and whimsical illustrations in white, yellow, and green, everything about the book feels intentional and carefully crafted.
Thank you NetGallery and Storey Publishing for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an unbiased review.
Thank you NetGallery and Storey Publishing for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an unbiased review.
jaderscorner's review
5.0
Arc Netgalley Review
Instant kitchen/bookcase buy! I absolutely loved this book! Packed full of useful valid information. Well written and organized making it easy to follow. Great for my annotations and reference.
Instant kitchen/bookcase buy! I absolutely loved this book! Packed full of useful valid information. Well written and organized making it easy to follow. Great for my annotations and reference.
sheyxxlink's review
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
This book is hands down the easiest to follow and most complete Dandelion guidebook I've came across. Between telling tales of yesteryear's dandelion lore to telling you the proper way to raise these flowers to delicious recipes filled with these yellow beauties, Ms. Mars really packs in the information! With an easy to read table of contents and a full index at the end, you can easily reference everything dandelions have to offer. I cannot wait to get my hands (and highlighter!) on a physical copy. There's so many recipes I want to share with my children. If you are looking forward to backyard foraging or growing dandelions on a larger scale this book for the job!
arrowsartsandbooks's review
5.0
It's really exciting for me to find an entire book dedicated to dandelions and everything about them. This book covers it all, how to grow dandelions, the medicinal, spiritual, and historical uses of them, and how to use them yourself in cooking and other ways. This book is colorful that includes several graphics, making it a short read. The history section is short but it gives you a good idea of how ancient cultures viewed and used the dandelion. The recipe section is long and has a wide variety of dishes that you can incorporate the leaves, flowers, or roots of dandelions into. This book is great for gardeners, green witches, herbalists, or anyone interested in a plant that we see in our day to day lives. This book really shows that dandelions are not just weeds, but rather, a versatile plant that doesn't deserve the negative stigma they get for being labelled a weed.
litwtchreads's review
5.0
This was such a good book and I learned so much about one of my favorite plants. I have so many memories of dandelions as a kid and it’s so awesome to see just how much one can do with them now. I cannot wait to get my hands on some and to use dandelion in my recipes soon.
mistressviolet's review
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Fantastic book. There was so much knowledge packed within the pages that I was highlighting like crazy.
Given the subject matter, I was expecting the book to be a bit dry, but it turned out to be a fascinating read. There was history; myths/folktales; medicinal uses; instructions for teas, tinctures, decoctions; along with a ton of recipes.
Great resource for anyone interested in foraging, herbalism, or plant lore.
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