Ellen Evert Hopman has been a teacher of herbalism since 1983 and is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. A Druidic initiate since 1984, she is a founding member of The Order of the White Oak, an Archdruidess of the Druid Clan of Dana, and a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages. The author of several books, including A Druid’s Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year, she lives in Massachusetts.

“The secret in Ellen Hopman’s new text is the rich framework she presents for herbal medicine. By knowing herbs through the lenses of the seasons, the garden, the body, the stars, and more, the beginner will develop well-nourished roots and clear, practical skills with a wide range of plants. The advanced student will appreciate the thorough guide to formulation and blending, which makes this book an important reference text.”

• Author's Note on How to Use This Book Foreword by Matthew Wood Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION Walking the Green Path--An Herbalist Discovers Her Calling PART ONE A WILDCRAFTING PRIMIER 1 The Signatures of Plants--Learning Nature’s Alphabet 2 Herbs of Spring 3 Herbs of Summer 4 Herbs of Fall 5 Winter Cold and Flu Care, Naturally! 6 Bug Stuff--Plants to Repel Mosquitoes, Ticks, and Fleas PART TWO EXPLORING INVISIBLE DIMENSIONS OF THE PLANT WORLD 7 Magic of the Dragon and the Hag--Dracaena and Mullein 8 Animal Spirit Medicines 9 Herbal Astrology 10 Working with Plant Spirits PART THREE ENJOYING NATURE'S BOUNTY 11 Bee Medicine--The Splendors of Honey 12 Some Kitchen Medicines 13 Hedgerows Are Food, Medicine, and Magic 14 Deciduous Trees for Healing 15 Conifers for Healing PART FOUR FORMULA MAKING 16 General Formulas--From Tinctures to Poultices 17 Constitutional Prescribing--Plants to Build, Cleanse, and Tone the Organs and Systems of the Body Glossary of Herbal Contraindications Sources and Resources Index of Plants by Common Name Index of Plants by Scientific Name Index of Health Concerns General Index

Ellen Evert Hopman has been a teacher of herbalism since 1983 and is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. A Druidic initiate since 1984, she is a founding member of The Order of the White Oak, an Archdruidess of the Druid Clan of Dana, and a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages. The author of several books, including A Druid’s Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year, she lives in Massachusetts.

“The secret in Ellen Hopman’s new text is the rich framework she presents for herbal medicine. By knowing herbs through the lenses of the seasons, the garden, the body, the stars, and more, the beginner will develop well-nourished roots and clear, practical skills with a wide range of plants. The advanced student will appreciate the thorough guide to formulation and blending, which makes this book an important reference text.”

• Author's Note on How to Use This Book Foreword by Matthew Wood Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION Walking the Green Path--An Herbalist Discovers Her Calling PART ONE A WILDCRAFTING PRIMIER 1 The Signatures of Plants--Learning Nature’s Alphabet 2 Herbs of Spring 3 Herbs of Summer 4 Herbs of Fall 5 Winter Cold and Flu Care, Naturally! 6 Bug Stuff--Plants to Repel Mosquitoes, Ticks, and Fleas PART TWO EXPLORING INVISIBLE DIMENSIONS OF THE PLANT WORLD 7 Magic of the Dragon and the Hag--Dracaena and Mullein 8 Animal Spirit Medicines 9 Herbal Astrology 10 Working with Plant Spirits PART THREE ENJOYING NATURE'S BOUNTY 11 Bee Medicine--The Splendors of Honey 12 Some Kitchen Medicines 13 Hedgerows Are Food, Medicine, and Magic 14 Deciduous Trees for Healing 15 Conifers for Healing PART FOUR FORMULA MAKING 16 General Formulas--From Tinctures to Poultices 17 Constitutional Prescribing--Plants to Build, Cleanse, and Tone the Organs and Systems of the Body Glossary of Herbal Contraindications Sources and Resources Index of Plants by Common Name Index of Plants by Scientific Name Index of Health Concerns General Index

Ellen Evert Hopman has been a teacher of herbalism since 1983 and is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. A Druidic initiate since 1984, she is a founding member of The Order of the White Oak, an Archdruidess of the Druid Clan of Dana, and a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages. The author of several books, including A Druid’s Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year, she lives in Massachusetts.

“The secret in Ellen Hopman’s new text is the rich framework she presents for herbal medicine. By knowing herbs through the lenses of the seasons, the garden, the body, the stars, and more, the beginner will develop well-nourished roots and clear, practical skills with a wide range of plants. The advanced student will appreciate the thorough guide to formulation and blending, which makes this book an important reference text.”

• Author's Note on How to Use This Book Foreword by Matthew Wood Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION Walking the Green Path--An Herbalist Discovers Her Calling PART ONE A WILDCRAFTING PRIMIER 1 The Signatures of Plants--Learning Nature’s Alphabet 2 Herbs of Spring 3 Herbs of Summer 4 Herbs of Fall 5 Winter Cold and Flu Care, Naturally! 6 Bug Stuff--Plants to Repel Mosquitoes, Ticks, and Fleas PART TWO EXPLORING INVISIBLE DIMENSIONS OF THE PLANT WORLD 7 Magic of the Dragon and the Hag--Dracaena and Mullein 8 Animal Spirit Medicines 9 Herbal Astrology 10 Working with Plant Spirits PART THREE ENJOYING NATURE'S BOUNTY 11 Bee Medicine--The Splendors of Honey 12 Some Kitchen Medicines 13 Hedgerows Are Food, Medicine, and Magic 14 Deciduous Trees for Healing 15 Conifers for Healing PART FOUR FORMULA MAKING 16 General Formulas--From Tinctures to Poultices 17 Constitutional Prescribing--Plants to Build, Cleanse, and Tone the Organs and Systems of the Body Glossary of Herbal Contraindications Sources and Resources Index of Plants by Common Name Index of Plants by Scientific Name Index of Health Concerns General Index