“A true magician never stops learning. The deeper we dive beyond our own craft—into history, mythology, shamanism, and even the alchemy of nutrition—the more powerful our magic becomes. This book is more than a study of medicinal and ritual plants; it is a hidden initiation, revealing secrets for those with the eyes to see. A feast of wisdom awaits—Bon Appetite”

CREATOR OF MCBRIDE'S MAGIC AND MYSTERY SCHOOL, LAS VEGAS

“A beautiful book packed with tasty knowledge and respect for plants. ‘Knowledge Increases Pleasure’ could be its motto.”

ANTHROPOLOGIST AND AUTHOR OF THE COSMIC SERPENT AND THE PSYCHOTROPIC MIND

“To understand plants (and mushrooms) we must go beyond mere botany; we must include linguistic and cultural factors. In his book Wouter Bijdendijk leads us to a deeper, more holistic understanding of our co-evolutionary partners.”

ETNOBORTANIST AND AUTHOR OF MANY BOOKS AMONG OTHER WITCHCRAFT MEDICINE

“An elegant intermingling of the culinary and the curative. Plant Power entices the reader to nourish their body and spirit through the medicinal magic offered to us by the natural world.” 

AUTHOR OF THE POISON PATH HERBAL & THE POISON PATH GRIMOIRE

“Bijdendijk and Bijdendijk have put together an important and timely volume filled with easy to follow recipes for a variety of ailments and nutritious living. As faith in both the food and drug industries deteriorates, books like this one will prove paramount in providing healthy alternatives to the chemical-ridden garbage that passes for sustenance in the 21st century.”

PSYCHEDELIC HIOSTORIAN AND AUTHOR OF THE WITCHES' OINTMENT: THE SECRET HISTORY OF PSYCHEDELIC MAGIC & PSYCHEDELIC MYSTERY TRADITIONS: SPIRIT PLANTS, MAGICAL PRACTICES, AND ECSTATIC STATES

"This is a book of real, natural, magic. Sometimes the power to heal or to be healed is closer to us than we have been led to believe. This book will blow your mind, and make you rethink what you know about nature, medicine, healing, and humankind."

MYSTIC, FAMED MENTALIST AND MUSICIAN

“Plant Power is a beautifully crafted exploration of medicinal plants and fungi, blending rigorous research with deep reverence for nature’s healing potential. Wouter Bijdendijk’s holistic approach is evident in every page, from the meticulously detailed monographs to the engaging historical and scientific insights. The beautiful illustrations bring these botanical allies to life, while the artful recipes by chef Joris Bijdendijk transform the herbs and mushrooms into mouthwatering, therapeutic creations. This book doesn’t just inform—it inspires, offering a bridge between the science of phytochemicals and the sensory delight of herbal preparations. A must-have for herbalists, health food lovers, and anyone passionate about the intersection of tradition and modern plant wisdom.”

AUTHOR OF HERBAL CONSTITUENTS, FOUNDATIONS OF PHYTOCHEMISTRY

“It's with great pleasure that I celebrate the release of this book on plants and their ancestral link with humans. Reconnecting with all this knowledge and offering it to us so generously in a book is a precious work of safeguarding living beings. Above all, it's a call to action, since it's through knowledge and responsible use of this marvellous natural and cultural heritage that we'll be able to save it from extinction. At the end of the day, acting in favor of the planet means getting back in touch with a more fulfilling way of life: tasty, pleasant and even fun! 

By choosing what we eat, we choose the world  in which we wish to live.”

MAURO COLAGRECO
3 MICHELIN STAR CHEF 
NR 1 WORLD 50BEST 2019
UNESCO GOODWILL AMBASSADOR FOR BIODIVERSITY 2022

“Plants are the quiet masters behind the scene, giving us the air we breathe, food, healing and more. We must listen and look deep into their nature to understand them. Wouter Bijdendijk does this, and shares his insights in this wonderful book."

ETNOBORTANIST AND AUTHOR OF MANY BOOKS AMONG OTHER WITCHCRAFT MEDICINE

"Plant Power is a visually stunning exploration that bridges rigorous science with cultural heritage and ancient wisdom. Through comprehensive ethnobotanical research, readers are drawn into nature's living pharmacy and the profound human-plant relationships that have sustained civilizations. The artfully illustrated recipes serve as both practical guides and intimate cultural narratives, connecting modern readers with generations of botanical healing traditions. By thoughtfully integrating contemporary research with time-honored knowledge, this book invites critical engagement, compassionate stewardship, and a holistic relationship with our natural world. Plant Power offers a path back to the nourishing, transformative magic of our interconnected existence with the plant kingdom."

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN AT TU DELFT

“Dutch anthropologist Wouter Bijdendijk marries healing knowledge with culinary art, magic with science, active molecules with plant spirit and soul. Unio mystica of Plant Power. Knowledgeable and broadening horizons.”

CO-AUTHOR OF VARIOUS BOOKS PUBLISHED BY INNER TRADITIONS

This unique combination of evidence-based resource for plant and herbal medicines, how-to guide, and cookbook will fill a gap in most personal and library collections. An excellent resource about the natural properties of plants.

I always find it important to expose the many different ways of healing that exist in the world, which not coincidentally, relate to plants, fungi, and microorganisms that relate to them. This publication brings to the table what matters to look at, that our well-being is built on an understanding of what we consume and how we consume it. And that in order to reestablish the much sought-after balance that we sometimes lose through disconnection, it is necessary to return to the natural world that we should never have left aside.

PERUVIAN CHEF
NR 1 THE WORLD’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2023