Since ancient times, true herbalists have known that even the simplest, most common herbs have their value and that just a handful is enough to heal all ailments. It is essential to view the plants not merely as containers of chemical substances, but as personalities with their own essence and history. The author highlights nine common wild herbs that often go unnoticed, growing all around us: nettle, mugwort, ground ivy, goat's beard, plantain, horsetail, daisy, chickweed, and dandelion. He describes their properties and healing powers, their significance in folk medicine, their roles in legends, fairy tales, and superstitions, and their planetary associations. The new edition is published in a larger format and is fully illustrated with photographs.