The Tree Dispensary - The Uses, History, and Herbalism of Exotic Trees

An exploration of the history, folklore and medicinal uses of thirty exotic trees, beautifully illustrated with the author's own photographs.

List of contents

Dedication and Acknowledgements

Foreword

Introduction

CARIBBEAN

Cacao

Cinnamon

Clove

Neem

Nutmeg and Mace

Pawpaw

Pimento

Tamarind

Tree of Life

CHINA

Apricot

Maidenhair

Peach

MEDITERRANEAN

Almond

Bitter Orange

Chaste Tree

Eucalyptus

Lemon

Mastic

Olive

Pomegranate

NORTH AMERICA

Black Walnut

Prickly Ash

Sassafras

Slippery Elm

Sweet Gum

Thuja

Witch Hazel

OMAN

Date

Frankincense

Myrrh

Bibliography

Index

About the author

Christina Stapley is a retired medical herbalist with ten years of practice. She now teaches pharmacognosy, materia medica and the history of western herbal medicine. Christina is a member of the Herbal History Research Network, and for many years has tutored practical historical herb workshops. She is a Royal Horticultural Society lecturer and has written three books on growing and using herbs. Christina has written courses on ageing successfully with herbs and edited a book of 17th century cookery and medicinal recipes.

Summary

An exploration of the history, folklore and medicinal uses of thirty exotic trees, beautifully illustrated with the author's own photographs.

Product details

• Authors: Christina Stapley, Stapley Christina
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.11.2021
• EAN: 9781913504731
• ISBN: 978-1-913504-73-1
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Holistic medicine; MEDICAL / Acupuncture, MEDICAL / Alternative & Complementary Medicine, MEDICAL / Holistic Medicine, MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / Hypnotherapy, MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / Massage Therapy, complementary medicine, Traditional medicine and herbal remedies, Herbal medicine and remedies, Complementary and alternative medicine and therapies