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Volume 1 of the fullest, most exact, most useful compilation of herbal material. Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia, from aconite to zedoary, gives botanical information, medical properties, folklore, economic uses, much else. Indispensable to serious reader. "There is not one page of this enchanting book which does not contain something to interest." — Spectator. Total in set: 161 illustrations.

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Here is the first comprehensive record of plants and their uses to have been written for hundreds of years — in fact the only complete modern herbal. A truly encyclopedic work, the two-volume set describes well over 800 different species of herbs, grasses, mushrooms, shrubs and trees. Included is historical background for each plant, cultivation tips, up-to-date information on useful substances derived from each plant, and the different ailments the herb is used to treat. Also included are folk beliefs as well as economic and cosmetic properties of hundreds of plants — from aconite to zedoary. Also, common and Latin names, drawings, photographs, a good index and much more.

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Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia gives botanical information, medical properties, folklore, and much other useful information for more than 800 varieties of herbs, grasses, fungi, shrubs, and trees.

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Volume 1 of the fullest, most useful compilation of herbal material. Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia, from aconite to zedoary, gives botanical information, medical properties, folklore, economic uses, more. 161 illustrations.

Synopsis:

Volume 1 of the fullest, most useful compilation of herbal material. Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia, from aconite to zedoary, gives botanical information, medical properties, folklore, economic uses, more. 161 illustrations.
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One of the most complete herbals I have seen to date. In this book you can find information on lore, history, Botanical, and much more. What I thought was great was the touch of poetry this book brings to some of the herbs listed. It is a great combination of information that is easy to navigate. I truely enjoy both volumes.
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ISBN:
9780486227986
Editor:
Leyel, C. F.
Author:
Leyel, C. F.
Author:
Grieve
Author:
Grieve, Margaret
Author:
Grieve, M.
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Herbs
Subject:
Herbal Medications
Subject:
Plants
Subject:
Botany
Subject:
Materia medica, vegetable
Subject:
Botany, medical
Subject:
Plants, useful
Subject:
Medicinal plants
Subject:
Herbals
Subject:
Plants, Medicinal
Subject:
General Nature
Subject:
Herbs -- Dictionaries.
Subject:
Materia medica, Vegetable -- Dictionaries.
Subject:
Health and Medicine-Herbal Medicine
Copyright:
1971
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Modern Herbal
Series Volume:
1
Publication Date:
19710601
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
512
Dimensions:
9.25 x 6.5 in 1.56 lb
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Product details 512 pages Dover Publications - English 9780486227986 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Here is the first comprehensive record of plants and their uses to have been written for hundreds of years — in fact the only complete modern herbal. A truly encyclopedic work, the two-volume set describes well over 800 different species of herbs, grasses, mushrooms, shrubs and trees. Included is historical background for each plant, cultivation tips, up-to-date information on useful substances derived from each plant, and the different ailments the herb is used to treat. Also included are folk beliefs as well as economic and cosmetic properties of hundreds of plants — from aconite to zedoary. Also, common and Latin names, drawings, photographs, a good index and much more.
"Synopsis" by , Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia gives botanical information, medical properties, folklore, and much other useful information for more than 800 varieties of herbs, grasses, fungi, shrubs, and trees.
"Synopsis" by ,
Volume 1 of the fullest, most useful compilation of herbal material. Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia, from aconite to zedoary, gives botanical information, medical properties, folklore, economic uses, more. 161 illustrations.
"Synopsis" by , Volume 1 of the fullest, most useful compilation of herbal material. Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia, from aconite to zedoary, gives botanical information, medical properties, folklore, economic uses, more. 161 illustrations.
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