For centuries, women have foraged, catalogued, and cooked with vegetables and herbs to soothe, caretake, and heal their families' health issues. Rich in history, "A Wild Thyme in the City" explores the simplicity of herbalism, common ailments and disorders, preparing herbal remedies for the city dweller (or beginner), and recipes for medical vegetables. A materia medica, a list of herbs, is included listing easy definitions, therapeutic uses, and precautions.