Botanical Brain Balms — eBook PDF

Fifty-six plants, proven by science to support your memory, mood and mind — now as an instant ebook.

Botanical Brain Balms is the evidence-led guide to the plants that nourish and protect the brain. Written by Professor Elaine Perry (Emeritus Professor of Neuroscience at Newcastle University and founder of Dilston Physic Garden) and Dr Nicolette Perry (Director of Dilston Physic Garden), it distils decades of research into a beautiful, practical reference you can actually use. Unlike most herbals, every plant here has been rigorously tested in scientific studies for its effects on the mind.

What you'll discover

• 56 plants shown to support memory, focus, mood, sleep and calm
• Clear, science-backed guidance on what each plant does and how to use it safely
• Practical remedies for everyday concerns — stress, insomnia, low mood, mental fatigue, concentration
• The fascinating science of how plants act on the brain, written for non-specialists

Inside the book — eight chapters

• Calming balms — plants to relieve stress and anxiety
• Cognition boosters — plants to improve memory and concentration
• Blues busters — plants to lift the spirits and balance mood
• Sleep promoters — plants for restful sleep and pleasant dreams
• Pain relievers — plants that ease pain
• Extra energizers — plants to combat mental fatigue and restore vitality
• Mind-altering plants — plants that shift consciousness in a positive way
• Plant panaceas — beneficial all-rounders

Plus a full resources section: glossary, plant sources, recommended reading and scientific references.

Who it's for

Anyone curious about plants for the mind — gardeners, herbalists, and readers who love the meeting point of botany, science and well-being. Beautifully illustrated throughout and written to be genuinely readable.

"This evidence-led exploration of 56 of the plant world's best health allies is instructive and insightful." — Psychologies magazine

What you get

A 240-page, fully illustrated ebook delivered instantly as a PDF — readable on any device (phone, tablet, e-reader or computer). Your copy is personalised with a discreet watermark for your own use. Delivered to your inbox the moment you buy; no waiting, no shipping.

Published by Filbert Press.