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Herbs are wonderful things. Without them so much would not be
possible. With the advance of science over the last two hundred
years these once mystical plants have changed and saved countless
lives, vastly improving our standard of living while providing us
all with a much richer, healthier diet. Today, we take for granted
a world full of life-saving drugs, luxury cosmetics and exotic
foods. This fascinating book will tell this story: revealing how
poisons once used by the ancient Romans such as Deadly Nightshade
are now being used in modern medicine or how the herbs used by
indigenous people around the world have provided remedies for
countless illnesses. It will explore the myths and legends behind
herbs such as the infamous Mandrake and how herbs such as Yarrow
are still being used to treat wounds today, just as they were
thousands of years ago; and it will show how exotic herbs from
across the globe have enriched our lives and delve into the origins
of the culinary herbs that everyone knows and loves. Seventy-five
herbs have been carefully chosen to tell the story of how they have
each changed our world, looking back at their origins and what was
once believed, while comparing this with the modern day uses and
the scientific value of these plants enabling the reader to
understand and appreciate their importance. Each double page spread
will provide both historic and modern illustrations of each herb
alongside captivating accounts of their historical and modern day
uses including supplementary botanical and horticultural
information for each.
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