A Modern Herbal: The Complete Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (949 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626542236 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1018 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Greives has compiled a one-of-a-kind encyclopedia of more than 800 varieties of plants. The entries are neatly and thoroughly filled with seemingly boundless amounts of information on cultivation methods, chemical constituents, dosages, preparations of extracts, tinctures, and foods, as well as cosmetic properties, and beautiful, detailed illustrations. If you're wondering how Golden Rod, Ragwort, and Devil's Bit got their names, how Dandelion can be used to treat liver disorders, or how Horseradish staves off scurvy, look no further than A Modern Herbal. Also included are hundreds of recipes for lotions, ointments, sauces, wines, vinegars, brandies, and prescriptions for tonics and liniments to combat just about any ailment."There is n
"Original hardcover has better graphics." according to Austin R. Contains all of the information as the original but images are poorly scanned and reprinted. I highly recommend purchasing an original version if you would like to read the text in the graphics. Since I purchased this book for those graphics I was disappointedâ in the re-print.