The Physick Garden

Name: The Physick Garden
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780711266339
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Ancient Cures for Modern Maladies

By Alice Smith

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The Physick Garden explores the fascinating history of 80 medicinal plants, revealing their uses in healing from ancient times to modern days. The book journeys through the body, examining plants linked to remedies for the brain, the bowels, and more. It blends folklore, old wives' tales, and scientific fact, illustrating how some plants made their way into Victorian medicine cupboards—sometimes perilously. Surreal illustrations and engaging stories bring to life the curious pasts of these healing herbs.
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This book will appeal to readers interested in herbal medicine, gardening enthusiasts intrigued by plant lore, and anyone curious about the intersection of folklore and health. It is ideal for those who enjoy vivid storytelling paired with botanical insight.

The intriguing tales of 80 plants that have been used to heal and cure our bodies - from ancient superstitions to old wives tales that worked.

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The intriguing tales of the plants that have been used to heal and cure our bodies - from ancient superstitions to old wives' tales that worked. Here are the ancient cures for modern maladies...

Plants have been used for centuries for their healing powers - to both positive and deadly effect. Through the ages, these herbal remedies have become enshrined in folklore, and so too the names we have given the plants and the old wives' tales we continue to tell our children. Many have also found their way into modern medicine cabinets. But were the Victorians dicing with death when they dropped angel's trumpet in their tea? Can comfrey really be used to heal broken bones? And can St John's Wort scare away more than bad spirits?

Taking you around the body, from the brain to the bowels, The Physick Garden introduces 80 plants with curious medicinal pasts. With surreal illustrations and lively tales, The Physick Garden will show that sometimes there is method in the madness.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711266339

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln

Illustration: 100 colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 176

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Alice Smith Education & Reference Health & Wellness Home & Garden Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Alice Smith is an artist, illustrator and designer based in Lancashire, UK. She is the art director for Idler magazine and is the co-founder of Bracketpress, which publishes work by an eclectic group of maverick writers and musicians. Her work has been exhibited at various venues in the UK, USA and in Europe, and regularly exhibits and sells her work at print fairs in the UK.