100 Plants That Heal | Free Book

100 Plants That Heal | Free Book

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The Illustrated Herbarium of Medicinal Plants
Publisher:David & Charles
Published:May 2021
ISBN:9781446380864
Title:100 Plants That Heal
Author:Gérard Debuigne; François Couplan; Pierre Vignes (photog.); Délia Vignes (photog.)
Imprint:David & Charles
Language:English
Number of Pages:219
Discover how to use common medicinal plants and natural beauty products for healing and self-care with this sumptuously illustrated guide.

Dig up 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.

Ordered alphabetically, 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.

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.

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.

This magnificent book will satisfy all your curiosities about healing plants and become your essential companion to herbal medicines and natural beauty products.

About the Author

Gérard Debuigne is a doctor who specialises in phytotherapy and nutrition.



François Couplan is an ethnobotanist and specialist of the traditional uses of wild and cultivated plants

Pierre and Délia Vignes are botanists and photographers who have produced the incredible black photographic plates.

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