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Magic and Medicine of Plants Hardcover – September 1, 1986

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 159 ratings
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Combines a field guide to finding and preserving medicinal plants with a detailed home advisor to their uses in cooking, cosmetics and health
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    464 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Readers Digest
  4. Publication date
    September 1, 1986
  5. Dimensions
    7 x 1 x 11.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0895772213
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0895772213
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YA The modern equivalent of Grieve's Modern Herbal (Dover, 1971). The editors have done an amazing job of compiling information about medicinal plants from scientific pharmacognosy, folklore, botany, and myth. The core of the book is a ``Gallery of Medicinal Plants,'' organized in alphabetical order by the plant's common name. Each entry includes a photograph of the plant in a field setting, a beautifully rendered color illustration, the history of the plant's medicinal uses, identification techniques, habitat, and scientific name. There are also chapters on plants in myth and magic, growing herbs, recipes for cooking with herbs, making herbal cosmetics, dyes, and various medicinal preparations (digestive aids, gargles, liniments, etc.). Included are a good index and useful charts. The best book available on herbs and medicinal plants. Jennifer John Reavis, Episcopal High School, Bellaire
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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This pleasant, colorful book opens with a brief introduction to medicinal plants followed by a "gallery" of 282 species that includes some naturalized plants as well as North American natives. Each one-page entry shows a photo of the whole plant, plus a close-up drawing and a few paragraphs describing the plant and its uses. A final section on growing and using herbs includes recipes and craft ideas. The book is quite attractivegood quality paper and printing, color on every page, and an unusual but handy size (6w x 11h). Unfortunately, there is no focus for the bookit's just many bits of sketchy information on numerous topics, suitable for browsing. For solid information, get Barbara Griggs's Green Pharmacy ( LJ 1/15/82). Katharine Galloway Garstka, Intergraph Corp., Huntsville, Ala.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Readers Digest; First Edition (September 1, 1986)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0895772213
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0895772213
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great coffee table book. Good info and nice looking hard cover.
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020
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Great pictures and drawings. Full of good info and history.
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Yahawadah
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
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This book looks new. I love it will buy again.
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Mrs Shpritzah
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022
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This book makes the study of herbs really interesting in that it gives plenty of information and history without being dry and dull. Entries are short and at most 2 pages.
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denise m veratti
5.0 out of 5 stars a book I've bought many times!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2019
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this makes a great gift and a great text for people who love herbalism or plant growing.it's college worthy mterial and it's beautifully illustrated
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Mj Cloud
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Graphics But a Tad Thin On Text...
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2000
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Bright Greetings, In my humble opinion, there is no one book to encompass herbalism in its entirety...but if you are willing to combine two books may I suggest using this book in conjunction with Paul Beyerl's "A Compendium of Herbal Magick". Paul's book is full of information regarding Magick, history and lore...but contains no pictures. If you couple his book with the herbal guide Reader's Digest sells, you won't be disappointed. The RD book is loaded with both photos and drawings, and together they make a very informative team! May Your Path Be Blessed, Morgana
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Condition exactly as described. Thank you.
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SageGarden
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2016
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Love this book for the current known properties and also gives some of the mythology behind some of the plants in the book. It also has some great lotion and tea recipes as well as craft ideas and drying tips. This is the third time I have purchased this book because I moved and lost it once, I loaned it to my daughter who lost a copy, this one NEVER leaves the house!
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Dawn
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book found
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2019
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Had to buy a second copy since mines worn out,, glad I could find it again, pictures and details are great
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Caesar
5.0 out of 5 stars Liver problems? Chicory Root!!! Confirmed by my mother and our limited research.
Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2020
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A great source of basic information.

Chicory Root, 'an ancient Roman therapy for liver problems', a secret that our PHARMA industry, seems to keep out of our reach.

Confirmed by Maryann Rosso Bertucci Squitti, our mother from southern Simbario, Italy, who knew of these herbs, and who cared to heal the world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Liver problems? Chicory Root!!! Confirmed by my mother and our limited research.
Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2020
A great source of basic information.

Chicory Root, 'an ancient Roman therapy for liver problems', a secret that our PHARMA industry, seems to keep out of our reach.

Confirmed by Maryann Rosso Bertucci Squitti, our mother from southern Simbario, Italy, who knew of these herbs, and who cared to heal the world.
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Tatiana
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2013
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The book looked brand new. It arrived just a couple of days after the schedule.
All perfect - packaging, conditions. Awesome book. Recommend it
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5.0 out of 5 stars replacing a long lost book
Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2019
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Image and plant descriptions are excellent
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2017
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Got one for my daughter.
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Mary L. Fulton
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent doing business with
Reviewed in Canada on October 29, 2014
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Exactly what I wanted and didn't take long to arrive.
Excellent doing business with.
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