Description
Product ID: | 9781911597452 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | The Complete Herbal Tutor |
Subtitle: | The Definitive Guide to the Principles and Practices of Herbal Medicine - Revised & Expanded Edition |
Authors: | Author: Anne McIntyre |
Page Count: | 392 |
Subjects: | Traditional medicine and herbal remedies, Traditional medicine & herbal remedies |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Everything you need to know about plant medicine: the history, how it works, how to grow, gather and prepare herbs, and how to use them to create a herbal prescription. Everything you need to know about plant medicine: the history, how it works, how to grow, gather and prepare herbs, and how to use them to create a herbal prescription. Herbal medicines have been used for many centuries to treat illnesses and restore health, and today herbalism still remains the most widely-practised form of medicine around the world. Written by a leading medical herbalist, this new revised edition of The Complete Herbal Tutor provides in-depth knowledge of the practice and theory of herbal medicine. The illustrated materia medica contains over 150 herbs, with thorough descriptions of their properties and active ingredients. There is also a clear explanation of how herbs can be used to treat each of the body''s systems, with advice on using remedies for healing a range of specific conditions. This revised edition of Anne McIntyre''s popular classic will be invaluable to all herbalists and students of herbal medicine. It is beautifully illustrated with a series of colour photographs, many taken by the author in her own garden. |
Imprint Name: | Aeon Books Ltd |
Publisher Name: | Aeon Books Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2019-04-09 |