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

The Physick Garden : Ancient Cures for Modern Maladies

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The Physick Garden: Ancient Cures for Modern Maladies by Alice Smith is a mesmerizing exploration that has captivated the literary world, earning a spot on the shortlist for the prestigious V&A Illustration Awards 2024.

Step into a realm where ancient wisdom meets modern healing with this beautifully illustrated tome. The Physick Garden invites readers on an enchanting journey through the medicinal plants that have shaped human history and our understanding of well-being.

This remarkable book features:

  • 80 Intriguing Plant Profiles: Each plant comes with a rich medicinal history, showcasing their transformative roles in ancient remedies.
  • Fascinating Folklore Connections: Discover the intertwining tales of folklore and modern medicine that bring these plants to life.
  • Surreal Illustrations: Experience the beauty of nature through stunning visuals that accompany each narrative.

As you delve deeper, you will:

  • Ponder the risks taken by Renaissance Italian women using belladonna for beauty.
  • Investigate the healing properties of comfrey for bone ailments.
  • Uncover the truth behind St John's Wort and its legendary powers.

This comprehensive guide navigates the intricate landscape of the human body, addressing various ailments from cranium to colon. Each entry reveals how the wisdom of ancient cures often holds a kernel of truth, blending old-world knowledge with contemporary insights.

Immerse yourself in The Physick Garden: Ancient Cures for Modern Maladies and discover how these timeless remedies continue to influence modern medicine.

Product Information

ISBN: 9780711266339
Weight: 512g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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