A Pocket Full of Posies

Timeless herbal wisdom, written with lightness and love.🌿

In Pocket Full of Posies, a Wise Woman shares clear, approachable wisdom about the everyday use of herbs and wholesome foods. With warmth and practical humor, she walks readers through topics like aging gracefully, healthy fats and oils, proteins for growth, and even the life-affirming pleasures of chocolate. Herbs, she reminds us, are food that feed and nourish — simple allies for living well.

“This book exemplifies what is true about Martha Benedict: It is filled with great intelligence, no-nonsense advice, endearing wit, and mastery of her subject.” — Carol Shwery, D.C.

“Experienced, and more experienced, with deep integrity, Martha blends Chinese herbology, Western herbology and nutrition in the wisest way.” — Holly Guzman, O.M.D., L.Ac.