Focussing on the three plant types that may be sourced from the hedgerow, cultivated, or purchased, this well-versed & experienced herbalist explains the importance of adding a mixture of aromatic, bitter, and tonic plants to our diet. These essential aids to digestion and therefore to general health are frequently missing from the average western diet, where blandness can be equated with palatability. His extensive research covers, for example, the role played by bitters in combating obesity. He explores in detail the mythological essence of these plants, which not only improve our overall physical well-being, but can reawaken our connection with spirit. Fascinating in its detail about herbal lore and a practical, helpful guide to diet and health.