100 Plants That Heal: The Illustrated Herbarium of Medicinal Plants

Discover 100 common medicinal plants and how to use them for healing and self-care with this sumptuously...
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Author: François Couplan
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Language: English
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100 Plants That Heal: The Illustrated Herbarium of Medicinal Plants by Couplan, François

100 Plants That Heal: The Illustrated Herbarium of Medicinal Plants

$64.69

100 Plants That Heal: The Illustrated Herbarium of Medicinal Plants

$64.69
Author: François Couplan
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Discover 100 common medicinal plants and how to use them for healing and self-care with this sumptuously illustrated guide.
Thanks to exceptional photographic plates showing detailed views of all parts of the fresh plant, you will quickly learn to recognise them when out foraging. For any plant lover or green witch, the beautiful photographs make this book an absolute treasure.
Discover the fascinating history of these plants, their active components and therapeutic properties, and learn how to prepare safe herbal remedies including infusions, tinctures, oils and lotions. This journey into plant-based wellbeing is guided by a respected ethnobotanist and doctor of phytotherapy, meaning you can grow your knowledge of this natural science with complete confidence.
The plants are ordered alphabetically, and each species has its own dedicated page packed with information. The guide covers a huge range of common plants, including almond, blackcurrant, borage, caraway, chard, chicory, dandelion, fig, hazel, ivy, juniper, nettle, poppy, cornflower, cowslip, oak, walnut, eucalyptus, fennel, flax, nasturtium, heather, horse-chestnut, jasmine, lavender, leek, mint, oregano, pomegranate, raspberry, rosemary, St. John's-wort, watercress, thyme and yarrow.
At the end of the book, you'll find a small practical guide for budding herbalists, featuring useful tips for picking and preserving plants while being an environmentally responsible picker, ensuring you always show respect to nature and its 'magical' healing powers. The healing properties referenced for each plant are fully explained and there's a glossary of botanical terms to ensure that everything is clear for complete beginners.
Use the two handy indexes at the end of the book to search for plants by health benefit or by name, making it quick and easy to find the perfect remedy for any ailment, condition or illness. You'll find suggested treatments for nausea, coughs, colds and flu, acne, burns, bites and sprains, as well as ideas for pain relief, skincare and aids for digestion, stress, sleep and more.
This magnificent book will satisfy all your curiosities about healing plants and become your essential companion to herbal medicines and natural beauty products.

Author: François Couplan, Gérard Debuigne
Publisher: David & Charles
Published: 05/11/2021
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.55lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.60w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781446308776

About the Author
François Couplan is an ethnobotanist and specialist of the traditional uses of wild and cultivated plants. Gérard Debuigne is a doctor who specialises in phytotherapy and nutrition.

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