Culpeper's Color Herbal - Softcover

Nicholas Culpeper

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Synopsis

Updated and illustrated in full color, this classic retains the charm and elegance of Culpeperâ s 17th-century text. â Beautiful, affordable and particularly relevant...identifies both medicinal virtues and modern uses of each plant. In addition to beautiful color illustrations to help with identification of each plant, readers can contrast the ideas of the 16th and 17th centuries [with] those of today.â â Alive.

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For over 350 years, this historic and definitive guide to herbal remedies written by physician Nicholas Culpepper has been the book to turn to for anyone interested in using herbs. This beautifully illustrated edition combines the charm, elegance, and information of his original 17th-century text with up-to-date, modern, practical usage. It includes details about where each herb can be found, its flowering time, astrology, and medicinal benefits.

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"Beautiful, affordable and particularly relevant... beautiful color illustrations help with identification of each plant...This makes for particularly interesting reading."—Alive

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