Discover 50 medicinal plants and how to use them for
self-care with this sumptuously illustrated card deck. Photographs
showing detailed views of the plant, will help you learn to recognise
them. Discover their history, therapeutic properties, and learn how to
prepare safe herbal remedies including infusions, tinctures, oils and
lotions.
Discover 50 common medicinal plants and how to use them for healing and self-care with this sumptuously illustrated card deck.
Thanks
to exceptional photographic plates showing detailed views of all parts
of the fresh plant, you will quickly learn to recognize them when out
foraging. For any plant lover or green witch, the beautiful photographs
make this card deck an absolute treasure.
Discover the fascinating
history of these plants, their active components and therapeutic
properties, and learn how to prepare safe herbal remedies including
infusions, tinctures, oils and lotions. This journey into plant-based well-being is guided by a respected ethnobotanist and doctor of
phytotherapy, meaning you can grow your knowledge of this natural
science with complete confidence.
The plants are ordered
alphabetically, and each species has its own card packed with
information. You'll find suggested treatments for nausea, coughs, colds
and flu, acne, burns, bites and sprains, as well as ideas for pain
relief, skincare and aids for digestion, stress, sleep and more.
In
the accompanying booklet, you'll find a practical guide for budding
herbalists, featuring useful tips for picking and preserving plants
while being an environmentally responsible picker, ensuring you always
show respect to nature and its 'magical' healing powers. The healing
properties referenced for each plant are explained and there's a
glossary of botanical terms to ensure that everything is clear for
complete beginners.
This magnificent card deck will satisfy all
your curiosities about healing plants and become your essential
companion to herbal medicines and natural beauty products.
Handy 6" X 4" size. Beautiful Gift Box.
