This book offers an introduction to the therapeutic field of herbalism which offers both the beginner and the more experienced practitioner a framework within which to develop their skills. It covers the nature of herbs, the history of herbalism, the action of herbs from emollient to laxative and from anti-inflammatory to stimulant, an A-Z of herbal treatments according to the main bodily systems, the growing, drying and storing of herbs and the making of oils, infusions and ointments.
- ISBN10 0722524943
- ISBN13 9780722524947
- Publish Date 22 August 1991 (first published 9 April 1987)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 February 1997
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint Thorsons
- Edition 3rd Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 240
- Language English