The Little Book of Medicinal Plants - Elisabeth Trotignon

The Little Book of Medicinal Plants by Elisabeth Trotignon / small hardcover (4.5 x 6.5 inches), 176 pages / ISBN 9782812319815 / EPA Editions (import)

This is an interesting little series with puffy hard covers.

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A compact encyclopedia of the most well-known medicinal plants, explaining their origins and therapeutic properties / hardback, foam filled, with gilt edging / Richly illustrated with vintage postcard-sized images

How did aspirin originate from the Willow? What is an alternative name for catnip? Where does Eucalyptus come from? What benefits are there from drinking Chamomile tea? With which affliction does cornflower water help? What is the use of slipping hop cones into your pillow case? Why is a dandelion detox treatment recommended after winter?

This little book, illustrated with charming vintage pictures, takes you on a journey to explore more than 70 types of medicinal plants and explains their origins, features and therapeutic properties.