Health plants, Balms and herbal teas

Intended for anyone wishing to learn more about health-giving plants, this book provides an introduction to some 100 common medicinal plants found in the French flora. For each species, a detailed fact sheet provides information on where the plant grows, the risks of confusion and the precautions to be taken when picking and using it. Numerous photos make for easy identification. Drawing on both ancestral knowledge and recent advances, this book shows you how to use plants to treat everyday ailments. It guides you through herbal medicine for home use, helping you to make herbal teas, syrups and ointments to suit your needs. After all, it's all about maintaining good health!

191 pages.