The intriguing tales of the plants that have been used to heal and
cure our bodies, brought to life with beautifully surreal
illustrations from Alice Smith. Since the dawn of time, people have
used plants as remedies, to both positive and deadly effect. These
herbal treatments have become enshrined in folklore, in old wives'
tales and in the curious names we have given local species. Many
have also found their way into modern medicine cabinets - but not
always in the form you would expect. This book imagines a physick
garden of healing plants that have been used across the globe by
different generations. But were Italian Renaissance women dicing
with death when they dropped belladonna in their eyes? Can comfrey
really be used to heal broken bones? And can St John's Wort scare
away more than bad spirits? Taking you around the body, from the
brain to the bowels, The Physick Garden introduces 80 plants with
curious medicinal pasts. With striking illustrations and lively
tales, this book will show thatsometimes there is method in the
madness.
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Fri, 19 Aug 2022 | Review
by: christine S.
An excellent book for those wanting to learn more about plants and time honoured benefits. Informative , easy to read and beautiful .
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