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Buch (Hardcover): Sachbuch
The Apothecary's Garden
The science and mythology of medicinal plants
Verlag:
Hachette Book Group Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: 2RNE7Z7
EAN: 9781035422203
Erhältlich:
Nicht auf Lager
Zustellung: Fr, 25.09.2026
Versand: Kostenlos
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CHF 29.90
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Beschreibung
For centuries we have harnessed the ancient wisdom of botanical healing, with plants used for a multitude of remedies that nurture both body and soul. Kew: The Apothecary's Garden. is a fascinating exploration of nature's pharmacy and the healing power of plants, from soothing hops, chamomile and valerian, and invigorating guarana, maca and ginseng, to the infection-fighting turmeric and tea tree and the immunity-boosting turkey tail mushroom. Herbal remedies, natural tinctures, and the historical and botanical background of plants are revealed through expert text and beautiful illustrations from the renowned Kew archive. This curious history of plants that heal describes the incredible properties of over 60 species. Exploring the original folk remedies they inspired and the science behind them, this is the weird and wonderful story of how humans have harnessed nature's apothecary.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Emma Wayland
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2025
Format
- Buch (Hardcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 208