A beautiful photographic guide to help you harness the healing and therapeutic properties of a
variety of herbs and spices just like the apothecaries of the past Learn the sustainable and
ethical art of the apothecarist with this beautiful photographic guide to working with herbs
and spices to make healing remedies and delicious recipes. Discover the fascinating
properties and therapeutic benefits of everyday ingredients found in herb gardens and kitchen
cupboards. For centuries herbalists and healers have looked to nature for remedies and have
made salves toddies teas balms and preserves as cures for common ailments and to add piquant
aromas and flavors to dishes – and now you can too. Inside you will find: · Photographs
to help you safely identify edible plants · Advice on what is available in each season ·
Guidance on how best to grow prepare and preserve your herbs and spices · Useful herbal
remedies and delicious recipes to try The fascinating folklore and history of these majestic
aromatic plants
