The Complete Folk Herbal: An Illustrated Guide to Natural Remedies and Everyday Healing

by Rebecca Beyer

A definitive, beautifully illustrated guide to the folklore, history, and everyday utility of nearly 100 plants, trees, and shrubs.

Reconnect with the wisdom of the land through this comprehensive guide from forager and ethnobotanist Rebecca Beyer. Richly illustrated and deeply researched, The Complete Folk Herbal celebrates nearly 100 plants, each one steeped in story, tradition, and healing power.

Inside you’ll

- Detailed plant profiles covering origins, physical appearance, folklore, traditional uses, and modern applications.
- Everyday remedies for headaches, burns, fatigue, insomnia, menstrual pain, and dozens of other common complaints.
- Practical recipes for teas, tinctures, decoctions, salves, balms, and more.
- Sustainable foraging practices that emphasize ethical harvesting and mindful stewardship of the earth’s resources.

Accessible yet encyclopedic, The Complete Folk Herbal is both a reference and an invitation to deepen your relationship with plants, honor the traditions of folk healing, and embark on a lifelong journey of herbal wisdom.

384 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 7, 2025

Reviews

[Becky of Becky's Bookshelves · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a helpful book almost like a plant encyclopedia. Each plant featured has a picture of the plant, detailed information about the plant, and how to use the plant. The book is easy to read and set up nicely. You can quickly find what you need, it is a enjoyable read, and the recipes are easy to follow. I think this valuable resource should be a part of any home. I highly recommend he Complete Folk Herbal: An Illustrated Guide to Natural Remedies and Everyday Healing Hardcover by Rebecca Beyer.

I was gifted a copy and not required to write a positive review.

[Sherry Erdly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading the traditional uses for the various plants. This book gives you the pictures of the plants, which I found useful to identify the plants. I felt it was complete and would be a great reference book while foraging.