Books

The Prisoner’s Herbal

This is a herbal medicine book written by an ex-prisoner for people in prison who want to learn about the medicinal properties of plants commonly found in prison courtyards. It contains ten detailed plant profiles, as well as instructions on how to prepare plant medicines in prison. There is also a section on wound care and how to connect with plant allies. Learn more about the book.

Buy a copy: Every book purchased will cover the cost of posting the book to a prisoner – https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/the-prisoners-herbal-book/

You can also buy the book as an ebook.


Overcoming Burnout

This book is about overcoming burnout, linking the author’s journey of recovery with wider systemic forces such as classism, sexism and power dynamics in groups, poverty, chronic illness and ableism, as well as grief and trauma from prison and state repression. It is a call for models of mutual aid and collective care. Learn more about the book.

Buy a copy: This book is a prisoner support benefit. Funds will be used for the Solidarity Apothecary and other prisoner support related projects. Buy a copy of the book: https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/overcoming-burnout-book/

You can also buy the book as an ebook.


The Medicinal Herb Colouring Book

This book shares 50 beautiful illustrations of common plants and descriptions of their medicinal properties. Whatever your age and whatever your experience with herbal medicine, this book offers you a stunning collection of 50 illustrations to lose yourself in. Every illustration is accompanied by descriptions of the medicinal properties of each plant. From Betony to Yarrow, these plants are all around us. Learn more about the book.

Buy a copy: https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/the-medicinal-herb-colouring-book/

You can also buy the book as an ebook.