You will embark on a global journey to explore the historic relationship between people and herbs and how this has evolved over time. From the earliest days of humans sampling wild plants to the thousands of herbal products available today, people have always been captivated by the benefits and possibilities of herbs. Drawing upon years of study and discovery, this comprehensive guide compiles both the ancient wisdom and modern science of herbs and shows the powerful effect that herbs have on your body, palate, mind, and mood.
Record details
ISBN:1609618041
ISBN:9781609618049
Physical Description:xiii, 498 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm print
Publisher:New York, NY : Rodale, [2014]
Content descriptions
General Note:
Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 472-473) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
A global history -- The basics of herbal botany -- How herbs work -- Cooking with herbs -- Herbal health and healing -- Herbs for beauty and bath -- Using herbs in your home -- Growing herbs -- Designing your herb garden.
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