Herbal Wisdom for a Toxic Age releases on June 16, 2026. Preorders ship once book is released.
For those who want to hold the guide in their hands, this printed edition of Herbal Wisdom for a Toxic Age was created as a beautiful, practical companion for the kitchen table, bookshelf, bedside, garden shed, or home apothecary.
Inside, you’ll find 80 full-color illustrated pages exploring a more human way of caring for the body, the home, and the living world. Part literary essay, part practical herbal companion, this guide includes 12+ plant profiles, 6 foundational herbal recipes, and a thoughtful introduction to the Green Path: Woodland Herbal’s approach to practical plant medicine, ordinary home care, and deeper relationship with the living world.
Written by herbalist, educator, writer, and Woodland Herbal founder Brandon Elijah Scott, Herbal Wisdom for a Toxic Age was created for curious beginners, tired caretakers, gardeners, longtime Woodland Herbal customers, herbal students, and anyone longing for a slower, greener, more nourishing way to live.
This printed edition is ideal for readers who prefer a physical copy, want to mark pages and return to recipes often, or wish to support the continued work of Woodland Herbal’s writing, teaching, and medicine making.
Inside the Printed Guide
- 80 beautifully illustrated full-color pages
- A grounding opening essay on the Green Path and modern life
- 12+ plant profiles for everyday care, nourishment, resilience, and reconnection
- 6 foundational herbal recipes, including teas, syrups, salves, tinctures, and aromatic preparations
- Practical, beginner-friendly herbal guidance rooted in Woodland Herbal’s family apothecary work
- A meaningful gift for plant lovers, herbal students, gardeners, caretakers, and curious beginners
About the Author
Brandon Elijah Scott is an herbalist, educator, writer, photographer, and founder of Woodland Herbal, a family apothecary rooted in practical plant medicine, handcrafted remedies, and generational herbal tradition. Through Woodland Herbal and Green Path Academy: School of Herbalism, he helps people bring grounded Western herbalism back into ordinary homes, gardens, kitchens, and family life. His writing is shaped by wild places, medicinal plants, old skills, and the belief that healing is not only about the body, but also about relationship, belonging, and living with greater care for the earth.