Plants were an essential part of medieval life. Most people lived
in houses made of wood and thatch, which often accidentally burned
down when they cooked their food or huddled over wood fires to keep
warm. People wore linen clothing dyed with plants. They drank ale,
cider and wine as they danced to music played on wooden
instruments. Beauty, love and seduction could all be made easier
with a few herbal preparations. If you became ill, plants provided
many of the cures. The unwary may have mistaken a poisonous plant
for one that was good to eat, with fatal consequence. Others may
have used the poisonous plant to remove an unwanted rival. Some
plants had magical properties. The mysterious mandrake could kill
anybody who tried to dig it up without taking the appropriate
precautions. Demons could be summoned or dismissed by the aid of
plants. The church used powerful incense to clean the air and
induce a sense of religious euphoria. This book is designed to give
a broad introduction to the plants that were used during the
medieval period. With many colourful photos, a list of plants that
were available and some original medieval recipes to try, you can
set out on an adventure to explore the wonderful world of medieval
plants.
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