The Western Herbal Tradition

Including a foreword by Sheila Kingsbury.
A comprehensive and fully illustrated exploration of 27 plants that are central to the herbalist’s repertoire.
Presenting a valuable new angle for your phytotherapy practice, this book traces the uses of 27 vital plants through 2000 years of history. From Dioscorides and Trotula to the great Renaissance folios and up to present day, this book demonstrates how traditional usage can be transmuted into your current practice.