HERBS & HEALING PLANTS

The forty plants presented in this book comprise both herbs and other plants that were important for culinary, medicinal and cult purposes in classical antiquity. Thus olive and pomegranate, myrtle and rose join coriander and marjoram, garlic and thyme. In the introduction, the author draws on her extensive knowledge of ancient practices to pant an intriguing image of the many and varied uses of and myths about plants from Greek and particularly Roman kitchen gardens. Quotes from classical authors testify to ancient practices, some curious, some still standard today. The delightful illustrations reproduce drawings from early nineteenth-century botanical publications, which often show the plants at various stages of growth, from seeds through ripe fruits. It is an attractive compendium of ancient herbal lore. It is an intriguing mix of medicinal, religious and culinary uses. It includes colourful botanical illustrations throughout.

ISBN: 9780711227880

At a time when health scares abound, new drugs and medical treatments are continually emerging and we are forced to be evermore cautious as to the foods we eat, people are increasingly looking for alternative ways of treating and restoring their health. The healing properties of plants has long been recognised, but knowing exactly what we should be giving our families and how this 'alternative' medicine can work safely alongside modern treatments can seem rather less straightforward. David Bellamy - Britain's favourite botanist - here draws on his many years of research and teaching to give us a practical, accessible and comprehensive guide to herbalism, showing how we can all use herbs to strengthen our immune system, boost energy levels and treat conditions ranging from the common cold to digestive disorders, arthritis and heart disease. Bellamy's Herbal is an easy to follow, detailed guide to everything you need to know about herbal remedies and supplements and how they can be used to treat you and your family safely and effectively.

isbn: 0712683690

Stefan Buczacki's 'Best Kitchen Herbs' is a comprehensive guide to growing culinary herbs. The book provides imaginative ideas on how to design and plan a herb garden as well as giving full details on how to cultivate and propagate herbs. The book includes all the popular kitchen herbs, like coriander, basil, thyme, mint, dill, chives and mint. Illustrated with over 125 photographs, 'Best Kitchen Herbs' gives expert advice to ensure you get the most out of growing herbs. COVER PRICE £5.99

This text provides a guide to creating the perfect outdoor space which invigorates all five senses. The fragrance of different herbs can change the way we feel and stimulate or relax. In this book, the author shows that herbs can fulfil their potential and work in harmony with other plants and garden features to offer an atmospheric setting for personal enjoyment. It offers a complete guide to growing and cultivating herbs indoors and out and features eight fully illustrated designs for gardens to enhance moods, including an open-air breakfast area and a romantic garden. All well-known herbs are included, as are many unexpected plants now classified as herbs, such as peony, lily and moss. COVER PRICE £9.99

ISBN: 9781902757339

Until recently botany and medicine were two sides of the same coin and records of plants being used to treat ailments go back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, China and India. Today's demanding pace means that the benefits of nature for healing are often forgotten. "The Garden Healer" will teach you how to use the contents of your own garden for healing. Including instructions on choosing and using botanical ingredients safely, creating your own healing space and how to make recipes to cure basic ailments, this book will help you to re-establish your connection with nature.

ISBN: 9781856752794

From ivy wreathed buildings to the dandelions growing through the cracks between paving stones, we are surrounded by a wealth of native plants. In the past they were a hugely valued resource: magical, mystical and medical. Puppies were once fed daisy flowers in milk to keep them small, while children wore daisy chains to protect against fairy kidnapping. Poachers scattered mullein seed on the surface of the water to drug fish. Chewing bramble leaves alleviates toothache. Until the nineteenth century the bodies of paupers and suicides were left on trestles in churchyards between death and burial, scattered with feverfew to delay their decay.In the flu epidemic of 1918 many Irish people carried wild garlic in their pockets to avoid infection. Packed with stories and memorable information, this book is the highly personal, very readable result of a lifetime spent researching folk cures and the science behind them. Outlining the history and uses of over 150 British plants, "Hatfield's Herbal" offers a fascinating history of what life was once like, a beautifully illustrated, evocative guide to our native plants

ISBN: 9780140515770

Few areas of contemporary life remain untouched by the beneficial use of herbs. Combining the expertise of well-known herbalist Deni Brown and London's Chelsea Physic Garden, Herbal is a guide to the 150 most important herbs in use today, presented as an A-Z, with the traditional Latin names complemented by the more accessible current or colloquial tags. With a foreword by Sue Minter, curator of the Chelsea Physic Garden (founded in 1673), and packed with essential facts on their cultivation and abundant medicinal, culinary and cosmetic, Herbal provides an intimate portrait of the histories and mysteries of each of these 150 herbs. In addition, Deni Bown explores, through sixteen special thematic features, traditional and contemporary uses for an even wider array of herbs grouped together as herbal relaxants, stimulants, aphrodisiacs, colourings, salads, tonics and more. Herbal is rich with images and anecdotes that bring each herb to life. Gloriously illustrated with photographs specially commissioned from the author and with botanical plates, many taken from the Chelsea Physic Garden's own historic herbals, this is a source book for mind, body and soul, as well as a guide for those who would like to cultivate their own herb garden. It will appeal to the expert and to the novice, and to all who appreciate the natural beauty of herbs.

ISBN: 9781862054141

Blending the best of contemporary design with cutting edge science, this fascinating book explains how herbs work and the many ways in which they may benefit the body - whether they are used in cooking, in the garden, in medicine or in health and beauty products. Readers will discover how herbs can be used to prevent disease and rejuvenate mind and body, and will learn how to grow herbs and how to cook with them. Both broad in scope and comprehensive in detail, "Herbs: The Complete Illustrated Guide" is the resource for anyone interested in herbs. It profiles more than 220 of the world's most important herbs, presenting information on everything from growing conditions to medicinal properties and dosages. Filled with essential facts, this is a comprehensive international reference book - a complete guide to the vast world of these intriguing plants.

isbn: 1405095547

Herbs: The Complete Gardener's Guide is not just for gardeners. This book will appeal to many readers who use herbs in the intertwining pastimes of cooking, brewing, folk medicine, and home-based crafts. Author Patrick Lima is a lively writer, and his passion for the simple pleasures associated with growing herbs is evident on every page. He describes picking fresh leaves for the kitchen, making a pot of fragrant tea, travelling down memory lane on a whiff of costmary or rue, and tousling the lavender in order to breathe in its calming scent.

ISBN: 9781552096246

This is a photographic guide to more than 400 herbal plants worldwide, traditionally grown for their healing and culinary properties. The text relates the history of each plant, its uses in cooking, medicine or cosmetics. Recent research on how plants are used is also included.

ISBN: 9780330326001

This is all-time classic gardening bestseller with over 350 varieties of herb to grow and over 200 delicious and inventive recipes. It is a spread-by-spread reference work bringing together all aspects of an individual herb - history and folklore, species to grow and cosmetic, medicinal and culinary uses. Chapters on propagation, harvesting and making herb oils are complemented with ideas for ten different designs for herb gardens and a unique yearly calendar. Accurate colour photography means that identification for the reader is simple as well as making the book a glorious companion - the only book on the subject the reader will ever need.

ISBN: 9781856267410

Jekka McVicar has spent over twenty years growing herbs. She knows from experience which herbs will grow, and grow well; and which will succeed when grown at home. Her practical knowledge as a herb farmer is second to none, and is constantly increasing as new varities come on the market, or as she experiments with improved species. Only the herbs that Jekka has first hand experience of are included in this guide - some 335 of them. All are accompanied by tips on seasonalcultivation, growing from seed and cuttings, along with their individual history. All of this is augmented by over 200 culinary ideas and recipes. COVER PRICE £14.99

After overviewing the mechanisms of action of active compounds in medicinal plants and quality, safety, and efficacy issues, van Wyk (botany, Rand Afrikaans U., Johannesburg, South Africa) and Wink (pharmaceutical biology, U. of Heidelberg, Germany) provide quality color photo-illustrated A-Z description COVER PRICE £25.00

isbn: 9780881926026

Chronicles the healing arts from antiquity to the present, including the continuing traditions of folk remedies and Chinese medicine, and illustrates plants found in rain forests known to have healing properties.

ISBN: 9780792275862