Culpeper's Colour Herbal by Nicholas Culpeper

Culpeper's Colour Herbal by Nicholas Culpeper

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An abridgement of the original Culpeper classic "The Complete Herbal". Set against modern herbal practice, this work reveals how much agreement there is in the use of so many herbs. It also includes a contemporary assessment of his herbs by one of Britain's leading herbal practitioners.

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Culpeper's Colour Herbal by Nicholas Culpeper

This is an authoritative abridgement of the original Culpeper classic "The Complete Herbal." Now, exquisitely illustrated throughout by botanical artist Michael Stringer to produce a fine gift book. The voice of the great, philanthropic herbalist is heard throughout, but set against modern herbal practice. It is fascinating to find how much agreement there is in the use of so many herbs. The wisdom and humanity of the great Culpeper are found in every page of this beautifully illustrated, classic work. Enjoy his caustic comments about other herbalists and his colourful descriptions. Read also the contemporary assessment of his herbs by one of Britain's leading herbal practitioners. So many of Culpeper's views are still accepted by modern medicine. Here is plant lore, traditional herbal wisdom and current herbal practice in a superbly illustrated classic volume. The appeal is to gardeners, medics and herbalists alike.
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ISBN 13 9780572032821
ISBN 10 057203282X
Title Culpeper's Colour Herbal
Author Nicholas Culpeper
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher W Foulsham & Co Ltd
Year published 2006-11-27
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.