Alchemy of Herbs - by Rosalee de la Forêt

"Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies That Heal" by Rosalee de la Forêt - a practical, accessible guide to home herbalism that focuses on common kitchen herbs and pantry ingredients. The book is widely recommended for beginning herbalists who want to start with familiar ingredients rather than rare specialty herbs.

About the Author

Rosalee de la Forêt is a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, the author of multiple herbal books, and co-host of the popular "HerbMentor" online learning community. Her approach emphasizes practical kitchen herbalism - using common foods and herbs that are already in most pantries - rather than focusing on rare exotic herbs.

Key Facts

Title

Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies That Heal

Author

Rosalee de la Forêt

Publisher

Hay House

First published

2017

Focus

Practical kitchen herbalism using common pantry ingredients

Suitable for

Beginning home herbalists and curious cooks

What's in the Book?

The book covers 29 common herbs and spices (cinnamon, ginger, garlic, basil, rosemary, thyme, peppermint, and others) with substantial information on traditional use, modern research, and practical recipes for both food and home remedies. Each herb chapter includes culinary recipes, herbal preparations (teas, tinctures, syrups, oxymels), and traditional use background. The approach is accessible enough for complete beginners and useful enough for established herbalists looking for fresh ideas with familiar ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the book's approach?
Practical kitchen herbalism using common pantry ingredients rather than rare specialty herbs.

Who is Rosalee de la Forêt?
A registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, author of multiple herbal books, and co-host of "HerbMentor."

Is it good for beginners?
Yes; the book is widely recommended for beginning home herbalists.

What herbs does it cover?
29 common herbs and spices including cinnamon, ginger, garlic, basil, rosemary, thyme, peppermint, and others.

Does it include recipes?
Yes; both culinary recipes and herbal preparation recipes (teas, tinctures, syrups, oxymels).

Is it scientifically grounded?
The book balances traditional use information with references to modern research.