The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs: Their Medicinal and Culinary Uses

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs: Their Medicinal and Culinary Uses

by Jan Volak (Author), Jiri Stodola (Author)

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This book contains descriptions of over 250 herbs, including notes on their distribution in the wild and details of their medicinal and culinary uses. The introductory section covers the history of herbalism with examples from Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia through to modern-day Britain. There is advice on collecting, growing, drying and storing herbs for medicinal and culinary purposes, as well as information about their therapeutic effects. Extensive glossaries of botanical and medical terms are also included for easy reference.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Edition: New
Publisher: Chancellor Press
Published: 31 Oct 1992

ISBN 10: 1851521356
ISBN 13: 9781851521357