100 Plants that Heal - François Couplan

100 Plants that Heal by François Couplan is an illustrated guide to 100 widely used medicinal plants and their traditional applications. Presented as an illustrated herbarium, it combines plant identification with practical information for self-care.

This hardback edition features colour illustrations across 224 pages and is published by David & Charles.

Key details

• Authors: François Couplan and Gérard Debuigne
• Subtitle: The illustrated herbarium of medicinal plants
• Format: Hardback
• Extent: 224 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles
• ISBN: 9781446308776

Synopsis

Covering 100 common healing plants, this richly illustrated reference is designed to help you recognise species in the field, with photographic plates showing detailed views of the fresh plant. Alongside identification, it explores the history of each plant, its active components and therapeutic properties, and outlines ways to prepare herbal remedies such as infusions, tinctures, oils and lotions.

Guidance is provided by an ethnobotanist and doctor of phytotherapy, with practical advice on collecting and preserving plants while remaining environmentally responsible. A considered choice for plant lovers and readers interested in herbal medicines and natural beauty preparations.

Rackhams Reference : CDNWM7E4YB