Julie Bruton-Seal is a herbalist, iridologist and cranio-sacral therapist. A Fellow of the Association of Master Herbalists (AMH), she is also an artist, jeweller, graphic designer, cook and gardener. Her parents are the well-known wildlife filmmakers and photographers Des and Jen Bartlett. Julie and husband Matthew teach courses and workshops in herbal medicine, foraging and distilling.Matthew Seal has had a lifelong love of wildflowers, and, like his wife Julie, is a member of the Association of Foragers. By profession an editor and writer in books, magazines and newspapers, he is an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).

What a joy it has been to receive and read this book! Clearly laid out with well researched information on identification, history, traditional and modern uses. The photographs… are both beautiful and clear. This book offers a practical insight into the medicinal uses of local plants showing clearly that we have our own medicine chest right on our doorstep – all we have to do is step outside!

• Preface  7Introduction  9Harvesting from the wayside  10Using your wayside harvest  13Alexanders 20Ash  24Avens  28Bistort  32Black horehound  36Blackthorn  40Bugle   44Butcher’s broom  48Chicory  50Cranesbill  54Creeping jenny & yellow loosestrife58Daisy  62Fleabane  68Forget-me-not  72Fumitory  76Goldenrod  80Greater celandine  84Ground elder  87Ground ivy  92Gypsywort  96Heather & bell heather  99Herb robert  104Hogweed  108Lesser celandine  112Mouse-ear hawkweed  116Navelwort  120Ox-eye daisy  124Pine  128Primrose & cowslip  134Purple loosestrife  139Rowan  144Sanicle  148Scabious  152Sea buckthorn  157Silverweed, tormentil & cinquefoil162Sowthistle  166Speedwell  170Sphagnum moss  176Sweet chestnut  178Thistle  182Valerian  187Violet  192Walnut  198Wild carrot  202Wild strawberry  206Woundwort  210Notes to the text  214Recommended reading  219Resources  220Index  221The authors  224