Edible  Medicinal Seaweeds, Tasha Greenwood
Edible  Medicinal Seaweeds, Tasha Greenwood
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Edible & Medicinal Seaweeds
A Guide to Healing & Nutritive Ocean Plants

Author: Tasha Greenwood

Narrator: Jennifer Pickens

Unabridged: 8 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/20/2026

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Dive into the world of medicinal seaweeds with this complete guide to the distinctive flavors and healing properties of these important marine plants.

Author Tasha Greenwood combines their expertise in marine biology and clinical herbalism in this richly layered and fascinating reference, which includes place-based observation, botanical profiles, and recipes that tap into the medicinal and culinary uses of these nutrient-dense marine plants. Readers will learn about the unique characteristics of 14 North American seaweeds, from well-known species such as Laminaria (kelp) and Pyropia (nori), to lesser-known algae such as Mazaella and Cystoseira. Profiles of seaweed farmers and ocean stewards highlight this plant's potential as a sustainable, nutrient-dense food of the future, and encourages readers to cultivate relationships with seaweed, whether through food, medicine, or ecological observation.

Easy-to-follow step-by-step seaweed herbal remedies and recipes include: Irish moss cough syrup Soothing seaweed face mask Seaweed fire cider to boost immunity Anti-inflammatory turmeric and bladderwrack tea Iron-boosting sea lettuce syrup Immune-boosting elderberry gummies with seaweed derived agar And many more!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on November 16, 2025

WOW! This is a beauty. As a marine scientist working in the mariculture field, and someone who's a science communicator on social media, I am so impressed. The photography is stunning, and the blend of watercolor-style illustrations and clear biological diagrams are incredible. I often pick up local......more

Goodreads review by Lynn on December 28, 2025

This is a book that I did not know I needed but am thrilled to have found. The spectacular photos transport me to the ocean. The recipes incorporate seaweeds into herbal recipes, and I am eager to try them. There are details on many common seaweeds as foods and builders of health. Love, love this un......more