Discover 100 common medicinal plants and how to use them for
healing and self-care with this sumptuously illustrated guide.
Thanks to exceptional photographic plates showing detailed views of
all parts of the fresh plant, you will quickly learn to recognise
them when out foraging. For any plant lover or green witch, the
beautiful photographs make this book an absolute treasure. Discover
the fascinating history of these plants, their active components
and therapeutic properties, and learn how to prepare safe herbal
remedies including infusions, tinctures, oils and lotions. This
journey into plant-based wellbeing is guided by a respected
ethnobotanist and doctor of phytotherapy, meaning you can grow your
knowledge of this natural science with complete confidence. The
plants are ordered alphabetically, and each species has its own
dedicated page packed with information. The guide covers a huge
range of common plants, including almond, blackcurrant, borage,
caraway, chard, chicory, dandelion, fig, hazel, ivy, juniper,
nettle, poppy, cornflower, cowslip, oak, walnut, eucalyptus,
fennel, flax, nasturtium, heather, horse-chestnut, jasmine,
lavender, leek, mint, oregano, pomegranate, raspberry, rosemary,
St. John's-wort, watercress, thyme and yarrow. At the end of the
book, you'll find a small practical guide for budding herbalists,
featuring useful tips for picking and preserving plants while being
an environmentally responsible picker, ensuring you always show
respect to nature and its 'magical' healing powers. The healing
properties referenced for each plant are fully explained and
there's a glossary of botanical terms to ensure that everything is
clear for complete beginners. Use the two handy indexes at the end
of the book to search for plants by health benefit or by name,
making it quick and easy to find the perfect remedy for any
ailment, condition or illness. You'll find suggested treatments for
nausea, coughs, colds and flu, acne, burns, bites and sprains, as
well as ideas for pain relief, skincare and aids for digestion,
stress, sleep and more. This magnificent book will satisfy all your
curiosities about healing plants and become your essential
companion to herbal medicines and natural beauty products.
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