Plants That Heal - 200 Healing Plants and Home Remedies

Grown in pots outside 19th-century apothecaries, the apothecary rose has been used to treat skin conditions and indigestion Rosemary is known for its culinary uses, but it is also an incredible antioxidant, ant-inflammatory, and anti-fungal Native Americans used Evening Primrose to treat wounds, and today is used in acne treatments and pain suppression Plants That Heal brings together over 200 therapeutic plants and their home remedies in one beautifully illustrated book, featuring detailed photography to aid identification of plants and clear instructions for easy-to-follow recipes. Discover the incredible history of healing botanicals; explore the comprehensive illustrated directory of over 200 healing plants, from homegrown herbs and spices to wildflowers, fruits, and berries, with tips on growing, harvesting, storing, and using; and learn how to make bespoke healing remedies for everything from boosting the immune system to encouraging restful sleep CONTENTS Introduction + Glossary History of Healing Plants - Delve into the fascinating history of healing plants, including herbs, spices, and beneficial botanicals Healing Plant Directory - Discover over 200 healing plants, from homegrown herbs and spices to wild foods and medicines, each with clear identification photo, listed by English name before Latin Healing Plant Remedies - Learn to make basic and bespoke healing plant remedies to benefit body, mind, and spirit, from infusions, balms, salves, and oils Resources + Further Reading ...

Info autore

Rachel Newcombe is a freelance writer and editor specialising in health, homes & gardens and lifestyle topics. With a background in journalism, Rachel has written for a wide range of print and online publications and is the founder of Fresh Design Blog, a popular platform regularly updated with home décor ideas and trends.

She’s written and contributed to a number of books including The Self-Care Bible, The Complete Crystal Sourcebook, The Natural Remedies Guide, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies, Running and Runes Illustrated.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Rachel Newcombe, Newcombe Rachel
• Editore: William Collins
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 13.03.2025
• EAN: 9780008737207
• ISBN: 978-0-00-873720-7
• Dimensioni: 195 mm x 252 mm x 22 mm
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Spiritualità > Esoterismo; Saggistica > Natura, tecnica > Natura: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Medicina olistica; NATURE / Natural Resources, SELF-HELP / Green Lifestyle, GARDENING / Flowers / Wildflowers, MEDICAL / Alternative & Complementary Medicine, GARDENING / Herbs, Gardening: plants, Specialized gardening methods, complementary medicine, Complementary therapies, healing & health, Complementary therapies, healing and health, Gardening: plants & cultivation guides, Herbal medicine and remedies, Complementary and alternative medicine and therapies