RD Magic and Medicine of Plants (ANZ Edition)

Description

Magic and Medicine of Plants
Reader’s Digest, 1994
Hardcover; 464 pages w/ illustrations & index. 28cmx17cm., very good condition

A guide to hundreds of native and exotic plants and their healing powers

This richly illustrated guide describes more than 280 common plants found in Australia and NZ and how they can be used to cure diseases, relieve pain, heal injuries and promote good health. Fascinating myths and stories from folklore explain some of the ancient medicinal uses. Reports of modern scientific research show why many of these plants are widely used in medicine today.