"Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of the Midwest" Virtual Book Launch

www.mnhs.org/m... The potential benefits of wild plants for human health and well-being are wide-ranging. But knowing which plants to use, and how, for edible and medicinal purposes requires a deep understanding of the characteristics and qualities of these species in the wild. Whether you are seeking an herbal remedy for a specific ailment or simply want to make the most of the natural bounty that surrounds us, you need look no further than this groundbreaking book, Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants of the Midwest by Matthew Alfs.
Drawing on his expansive personal experience as well as more than a thousand scientific and ethnobotanical studies Matthew Alfs will offer tips on foraging for and identifying the plants growing in the region’s fields, meadows, and woods. He'll share his detailed lists of plants for specific physiological functions and offer instruction for processing the plants to maximize their edible and medicinal properties. Now in its third edition, his book includes full-color photos, a glossary, and an extensive resource list to supplement the plant descriptions, making it the ultimate resource to the edible and medicinal aspects of wild plants of the upper Midwest.
Matthew Alfs is a clinical herbalist, educator, consultant, and founder of the Midwest Herbs & Healing clinic and the Midwest School of Herbal Studies. A prolific author and journalist, he has written articles for such journals as Medical Herbalism, Journal of the American Herbalists Guild, and Herb Quarterly. He is also the author of the book 300 Herbs: Their Indications & Contraindications, as well as a 1,500-page curriculum in herbalism for the Midwest School of Herbal Studies.

[@SusanJulieGonzales]

Thank you for your article on bull thistle.

[@h.v.7703]

I havent seen any reviews for your 3rd addition book, but thank you for this video. Very interesting stuff! I will by your book now :)

[@deanharris2240]

I’m interested in the walking tours. Want to be able to find stinging nettle to use medicinally.

[@kal8697]

Amazing do you still do guiding

[@stusidewalkrider2620]

Marvelous. Thank you.

[@karenpolzin8297]

Thank you for the video and introduction to your book, I'll be ordering!

[@sandyshephard4571]

Are there pictures in your book?