Aleksandra Ostrowska-Wiwer – författare

Who doesn’t need a pick me up or support for their nerves these days…focusing specifically on herbs for emotional wellbeing – for stress, nervous system health, sleep, and feeling grounded in a chaotic world – this is a must-have natural health guide to plant medicine full of herbal profiles, recipes and remedies specifically written with modern mental health and wellness in mind.A truly holistic herbal guide for emotional wellbeing, grounded in scientific training but written with warmth and compassion learn all about 40 herbs - their properties, meaning and what they can do for your wellbeing and emotional balance. Authored by the founder of Herbedies, an exciting, fresh voice in the natural health movement, this is a gorgeous herbal companion, full of beautiful watercolour illustrations from botanical artist Sophie Dunster, appealing to a nature-loving movement of plant-devotees and natural healing enthusiasts.Explore five healing herbs in each essential theme:Calm – Herbs that soothe the nervous system and help bring a sense of grounded peace in everyday life.Rest – Gentle herbs that support deep sleep, nervous system recovery and true rest.Focus – Plants that help improve clarity, attention and mental stamina–especially helpful for overwhelmed minds.Uplift – Mood-brightening herbs that gently lift the spirit during low or heavy days.Resilience – A chapter on long-term support: herbs that build emotional strength, reduce the impact of chronic stress and nourish the adrenals – including a whole section on adaptogens.Hormonal Harmony – A look at herbs that help balance emotional fluctuations linked to the menstrual cycle, perimenopause and beyond.Grief & Release – Soothing plants that support us through emotional transitions, loss and letting go.Self-Love & Inner Peace – Herbs and rituals that help reconnect with the body, cultivate compassion and create emotional safety