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Concise Medicinal Plants Guide
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Description
Written by the author of the bestselling Concise Foraging Guide, this practical pocket guide describes 163 plant species with medicinal qualities.
Each species account provides accurate artworks and concise descriptions outlining essential details to help you identify species, as well as advice on which plants you can forage and which can grow in gardens in the UK and Europe. Important information on their medicinal uses, toxicity and any risks or side effects to consider is also included.
Tiffany Francis-Baker's introduction offers a brief history of foraging for medicine and discusses the benefits and risks of creating herbal remedies to supplement modern medicine. She gives practical tips on collecting wild plants safely and legally and outlines how to store, preserve and prepare medicinal plants, including making balms, teas and tinctures.
Easy to use and small enough to take anywhere, this is the perfect guide for anyone interested in making their own natural remedies.
Table of Contents
What Are Medicinal Plants?
Foraging Wild Plants for Medicinal Use
Growing Your Own Herb Garden
Preserving and Preparing Medicinal Plants
- How to Dry Leaves and Flowers
- How to Make a Balm
- How to Make Medicinal Tea
- How to Make a Tincture
Plants for Common Ailments
Species Accounts
- Trees
- Shrubs
- Herbs and Flowers
- Succulents
Useful Resources
Glossary and Acknowledgements
Index
Product details
| Published | Jul 29 2025 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 192 |
| ISBN | 9781399418102 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Wildlife |
| Illustrations | Colour illustrations throughout |
| Dimensions | 0 x 0 inches |
| Series | Concise Guides |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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