The Plant Medicine Protocol
Unlocking the Power of Plants for Optimal Health and Longevity
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- On Sale
- Oct 10, 2023
- Page Count
- 384 pages
- Publisher
- Artisan
- ISBN-13
- 9781579659851
The power of medicinal plants is life-changing. When integrated properly into our lives, they are uniquely capable of fine-tuning and strengthening our vital systems. They help to enhance digestion, balance the nervous system, increase energy, improve sleep, promote resilience to stress, reduce inflammation, elevate mood and cognition, increase libido and fertility, boost immunity, support detoxification, nourish the microbiome, and rehydrate the system. And all you have to do? Eat, drink, smell, share, and otherwise enjoy them.
Written by William Siff, a licensed acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, and ethnobotanist who practices Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Plant Medicine Protocol is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to integrating medicinal plants into daily life. Closely mirroring the approach Siff uses in the clinic and grounded in time-honored longevity practices of the world’s healthiest cultures, the protocol is an effective, enjoyable, and practical approach to achieving optimal health, making us feel more energized, vibrant, and alive along the way.
From starting the morning with a Chia-Aloe-Lime Rehydrator to mixing up a Nutmeg-Saffron Deep Sleep Elixir before bed, ingesting medicinal plant compounds in moderate amounts every day adds up, contributing to a natural resilience and vitality that fortifies us for a long, healthy life. Plants like ginseng, ginger, sea moss, and lavender contain a host of vital nutrients and unique phytochemicals that accelerate healing and repair while encouraging essential body systems and cellular mechanisms to function at their best. And easy recipes like Sparkling Rosemary Limeade, Peanut Butter–Maca–Goji Berry Smoothies, and Cacao Adaptogenic Energy Balls ensure that saturating your life with these medicinal plants is as practical as it is delicious.
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“In this book, the best travel photography meets amazing recipes and specific ways to reach optimal health. The Plant Medicine Protocol accomplishes the near impossible with the curation of ancient wisdom, delivered simply and entertainingly. William has given us something to keep as a manual in our kitchen while capturing our imaginations.”Gabby Reece, professional athlete, author, and entrepreneur
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“Brilliantly written and gorgeously illustrated, The Plant Medicine Protocol is a grand tribute to the healing power of plants. Written by renowned herbalist William Siff, who brings over twenty years of experience as a clinical herbalist and licensed acupuncturist, this book is overflowing with delicious, easy-to-prepare herbal recipes and remedies for greater health and well-being, as well as simple, effective guidelines for living a radiantly healthy life. There is such grace and wisdom woven into each page that it makes this book a pure joy to read and a feast for the senses.”Rosemary Gladstar, master herbalist and bestselling author
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“Ancient herbal wisdom, modern medical science, photojournalistic ethnobotanical adventures, and effective protocols for rapidly improving health, all derived from decades of clinical experience and deep personal research—William Siff is the only practitioner of plant-based healing qualified to bring these diverse fields together. The Plant Medicine Protocol has it all.”David Crow, LAc, master clinical herbalist
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“Although there are many books on plant medicine, this one stands above the rest. William Siff—a gifted healer and ethnobotanist—has penned a thoughtful, intriguing, and insightful volume, which I recommend to everyone!”Mark Plotkin, ethnobotanist, founder and director of Amazon conservation team
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