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Author: Newcombe, Rachel

Complementary medicine

Published on 13 March 2025 by HarperCollins Publishers (William Collins) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 256 pages
196 x 254 x 23 | 966g

From garden herbs and flowers to foraged fruits and berries, plants have the power to nourish and heal. Used in home remedies and by professional herbalists for thousands of years, nature’s medicine chest offers incredible healing benefits for body, mind, and spirit.

Grown in pots outside 19th-century apothecaries, the apothecary rose has been used to treat skin conditions and indigestion

Rosemary is known for its culinary uses, but it is also an incredible antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal

Some Native American peoples used Evening Primrose to treat wounds, and today it is used in acne treatments and pain suppression

Plants That Heal brings together over 200 therapeutic plants and their home remedies in one beautifully illustrated book, featuring detailed photography to aid identification of plants and clear instructions for easy-to-follow recipes.

Discover the incredible history of healing botanicals; explore the comprehensive illustrated directory of over 200 healing plants, from homegrown herbs and spices to wildflowers, fruits, and berries, with tips on growing, harvesting, storing, and using; and learn how to make bespoke healing remedies for everything from boosting the immune system to encouraging restful sleep

CONTENTS

Introduction + GlossaryHistory of Healing Plants – Delve into the fascinating history of healing plants, including herbs, spices, and beneficial botanicalsHealing Plant Directory – Discover over 200 healing plants, from homegrown herbs and spices to wild foods and medicines, each with clear identification photo, listed by English name before LatinHealing Plant Remedies – Learn to make basic and bespoke healing plant remedies to benefit body, mind, and spirit, from infusions, balms, salves, and oilsResources + Further Reading