Author: John GerardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Gerard's Herball
Author: John GerardThe herball
Author: John GerardThe Herball
Author: John GerardBreverton's Complete Herbal
Author: Terry BrevertonPublisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1623653509
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 775
Book Description
Breverton's Complete Herbal is a modern reworking of Culpeper's classic reference guide, Culpeper's Complete Herbal. Arranged alphabetically, this book describes over 250 herbs and spices as well as feature entries on scented herb/medicinal gardens, the great herbalists and New World Herbs not included in Culpepper's original text. Each entry provides a description of the herb: its appearance and botanical features, a brief history of its uses in medicine, dyeing and cuisine to bizarre remedies and concoctions designed to get rid of all manner of real and imaginary ailments. As informative as it is entertaining, this incredibly diverse compendium contains just about everything you'll ever need to know about the properties and provenance of herbs and spices of the world. From amara dulcis to yarrow, all-heal to viper's bugloss, Breverton's Complete Herbal is a modern day treasury of over 250 herbs and their uses.
Theatrum Botanicvm
Author: John ParkinsonPublisher: London : Printed by Tho. Cotes
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 1802
Book Description
The Herbal, Or General History of Plants
Author: John GerardA new herball, or Historie of plants
Author: Rembert DodoensPublisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5881617282
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Herball's Guide to Botanical Drinks
Author: Michael IstedPublisher: Jacqui Small
ISBN: 1910254908
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
The perfect book for plant lovers, foragers, fermenters, brewers and those fascinated by the healing power of herbs, this is a collection of natural, non-alcoholic stimulants and tranquillisers to improve awareness, aid sleep, and everything in between. Trained herbalist, nutritionist, aromatherapist and drinks specialist Michael Isted has treated the worlds of fashion, art and wellbeing to his fabulous natural drinks, and now brings his delectable potions to a wider audience. This is no rarefied guide; using everyday plants such as dandelions and nettles, Michael reveals the history and processes of making drinks at home. A wonderful selection of amazing non-alcoholic drinks teach the secrets of love elixirs, sleeping draughts or brain boosters, among many others. Michael draws on his knowledge of worldwide plants to match each to a desired effect. A seasonal guide shows when and how to harvest plants, wherever you live, and by using the power of the Sun and Moon. Whether you’re an active herbalist, looking for a way to live in tune with nature, or just want to try your hand at making natural drinks, this is the book for you.
Early Modern Herbals and the Book Trade
Author: Sarah NevillePublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316515990
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
In the early modern herbal, Sarah Neville finds a captivating example of how Renaissance print culture shaped scientific authority.
William Turner: A New Herball
Author: William TurnerPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521445481
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
A facsimile of the first scientific herbal to be written in English, plus a modern transcription of the text.