The Physick Garden : Ancient Cures for Modern Maladies by Alice Smith 9780711266339

The Physick Garden : Ancient Cures for Modern Maladies
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Delve into the captivating world of medicinal plants in this V&A Illustration Awards 2024 shortlisted tome. Alice Smith's enchantingly surreal illustrations bring to life the fascinating stories of flora that have been used to heal and harm throughout human history.

From time immemorial, plants have played a crucial role in remedies, with effects ranging from curative to lethal. These botanical treatments have woven themselves into the fabric of folklore, old wives' tales, and even the peculiar names we've bestowed upon local species. Many have found their way into contemporary medicine, albeit often in unexpected forms.

Embark on a journey through a imagined physick garden, exploring healing plants utilised across cultures and generations. Ponder the risks taken by Renaissance Italian women who applied belladonna to their eyes, investigate the alleged bone-mending properties of comfrey, and discover whether St John's Wort truly wards off more than just malevolent spirits.

This compendium takes you on a tour of the human body, from cranium to colon, introducing 80 plants with intriguing medicinal histories. Through vivid illustrations and engaging narratives, The Physick Garden reveals that there's often a kernel of wisdom hidden within seemingly outlandish remedies of yore.

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Book ISBN: 9780711266339
Book Weight: 512g
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