Healing with plants : the Chelsea Physic Garden herbal / written by Holly Farrell.

  • Farrell, Holly
Date:
2021
  • Books

About this work

Description

A modern herbal guide for healing with plants. Discover the healing powers of plants in this stunning, definitive herbal guide from one of the oldest botanic gardens in the world, Chelsea Physic Garden. From the common stinging nettle, which is more nutritious than all the vegetables in your local supermarket to incredible adaptogenic properties of ashwagandha, the plant world is the most incredible medicine cabinet we have and herbal healing has a rich and fascinating history. Be inspired by this beautiful guide to bring more plants into your life for health, wellbeing and happiness. The book includes a fascinating and broad introduction to herbal traditions, how to make plant-based preparations and tells the stories of more than 140 herbs and plants. Tips on growing these plants are also included, alongside recipes that anyone can try at home.

Publication/Creation

London : Aster, 2021.

Physical description

256 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

The Chelsea Physic Garden -- Herbal traditions -- Growing and foraging for herbs -- Making herbal remedies -- Herbs for healing -- The herbal.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    IDQ /FAR
    Open shelves

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Identifiers

ISBN

  • 9781783253043(
  • 1783253045(