Explore the science, stories and traditional remedies surrounding more than 60 medicinal plants. This illustrated Kew hardback pairs botanical history with artwork from Kew’s archives.
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Behind many familiar plants lies a history of remedies, rituals and scientific discovery.
In The Apothecary’s Garden, Emma Wayland explores more than 60 species and their place in the history of medicine. From chamomile and hops to ginseng and tea tree, the book examines traditional uses, the beliefs surrounding them and the science behind their properties.
Illustrations from Kew’s archives accompany the text, bringing botanical detail to this exploration of our relationship with plants. Along the way, readers encounter folk remedies, herbal preparations and the stories that have shaped our understanding of the natural world.
A thoughtful gift for gardeners, botanical art lovers and anyone curious about medicinal plants and their history.
Book details
- Author: Emma Wayland
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 208
- Illustrations: Botanical artwork from Kew’s archives
- Publisher: Welbeck
- ISBN: 9781035422203
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