Peg Schafer is recognized as one of the pioneers and leaders in the field of the cultivation of Asian herbs. After more than fifteen years of commercial herb cultivation and research at her farm, Schafer has distilled her findings—at last—into a guide for growers, herbalists, home gardeners, and practitioners of Chinese medicine.
The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm presents invaluable information for growers interested in producing high-quality herbs in all climates of the US, with the historical connectedness of ancient practitioners. Through 79 detailed herb profiles—all from herbs tested and trialed on Schafer’s certified organic farm—Schafer offers easy-to-follow information, suitable for both growers and practitioners, for growing efficacious wild-simulated herbs, along with information on species conservation, crop integration, how to avoid the introduction of invasive species, and eachherb’s traditional medicinal uses.
Vegetable and CSA farmers will find this book of great interest for adding value-added crops to their repertoire, and beginner growers looking to incorporate medicinals into their gardens will find this an invaluable guide to understanding where herbal medicine comes from, which will make the idea of eating-your-medicine more accessible than ever.