Seven Plants to Save the World

A revolutionary manual of herbal medicine which, using only seven key plants, promises to guide and sustain humanity by completing the cycle of earth wisdom Born from nearly a decade of working solely and closely with these seven plants, Karl Elliot-Goughs path-defining book present a new paradigm for the practice of plant medicine, encouraging all who work with herbs to embark on a journey of sustainability, prosperity and health. The seven plants discussed nettle, dandelion, yarrow, plantain, cannabis, hawthorn and blackberry all contain unique phytonutrients, whose biological benefits have only just been begun to be understood by western medicine and are often absent from our everyday consumption. Through his exploration of these seven plants Elliot-Gough reveals the unbelievable potential of plant medicine, showing us how to switch to a future which is not only healthier for ourselves, but also more sustainable, respectful and abundant for the planet as a whole. Using a blend of traditional herbalism, combined with scientific research, Seven Plants to Save the World begins with seven monographs of the individual plants which explore their folklore and traditional usage, the scientific evidence, a range of industrial applications, along with information on foraging, harvesting, recipes and more. The second half of the book present a pioneering series of solutional summations which explore global health, economic, industrial, agricultural and cultural systems and unpicks how plants can guide us in developing a more sustainable future within these systems. Seven Plants to Save the World shows what these plants can achieve, with the surprising possibility of a systemic reformation, where civilization becomes harmonious and sustainable with ultimately everyone thriving, as opposed to hardly surviving.