The Physick Garden - Ancient Cures for Modern Maladies

The intriguing tales of 80 plants that have been used to heal and cure our bodies – from ancient superstitions to old wives' tales that worked. 

List of contents

Introduction
I. HEAD brain, nerves, eyes
II. CHEST heart, blood, lymphs, lungs, throat
III. ABDOMEN stomach, bowels, liver, kidneys
IV. PELVIS reproductive, urinary
V. SKELETON bones, muscles, skin
Index

About the author

Alice Smith is an artist, illustrator and designer based in Lancashire, UK. She is the art director for Idler magazine and is the co-founder of Bracketpress, which publishes work by an eclectic group of maverick writers and musicians. Her work has been exhibited at various venues in the UK, USA and in Europe, and regularly exhibits and sells her work at print fairs in the UK.

Summary

The intriguing tales of 80 plants that have been used to heal and cure our bodies – from ancient superstitions to old wives' tales that worked.

Product details

• Authors: Alice Smith
• Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.04.2022
• EAN: 9780711266339
• ISBN: 978-0-7112-6633-9
• No. of pages: 176
• Weight: 500 g
• Illustrations: 100 colour illustrations
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Gardening, HEALTH & FITNESS / Herbal Medications, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, GARDENING / Herbs, Folklore, myths & legends, Traditional medicine and herbal remedies, Traditional medicine & herbal remedies, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)