Publisher's Synopsis
Medicinal Herbs And Poisonous Plants is a comprehensive guidebook written by David Ellis that provides detailed information about various herbs and plants that have medicinal properties as well as those that are poisonous. The book is divided into two sections, with the first part focusing on medicinal herbs and the second part on poisonous plants.The medicinal herb section covers over 100 different herbs and plants, including their common names, scientific names, descriptions, and uses. Each entry also includes information on the plant's active constituents, preparation methods, and dosage recommendations. The author also provides guidance on how to grow and harvest these herbs, as well as how to store and use them safely.The second section of the book covers over 70 poisonous plants and fungi, including their toxic properties, symptoms of poisoning, and treatment options. The author also includes information on how to identify these plants and how to avoid accidental poisoning.In addition to the detailed plant descriptions, Medicinal Herbs And Poisonous Plants also includes beautiful illustrations and photographs, making it a visually appealing and informative resource for anyone interested in herbal medicine or plant identification. Overall, this book is an essential reference for herbalists, gardeners, hikers, and anyone interested in the natural world.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1918 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
