Magic and Medicine of Plants

by Reader's Digest Association

Book Overview

The only book that brings together: an authoritative, stunningly illustrated field guide; a how-to book for identifying, collecting, and reserving plants; the fascinating story of the legends and lore... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895772213
• Release Date: September 1986
• Publisher: Readers Digest
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 2.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Beautiful book

The book itself is great but unfortunately it stinks so bad like chemicals Im scared to deal with it. The smell is nauseating. I'm surprised they sold this copy. Bummer because the book itself is great.

Magic and Medicine of Plants

Magic and Medicine of Plants by the editoral staff of the Reader's Digest is a very good book for graphics of the plants. With this volume you should be able to identify the plant you need quite easily.Healing powers of plants is indisputable as today we understand the underlying physical and chemical principle that account for the medicinal properties of plants. Not only are some of these plants beautiful in flower, but they can help today's scientists learn about their medicinal properties. This book portrays the plant in its natural habitat, has a description of the growth habits, geographical range and the specific environment in which it grows, making it easy to identify the plant in the wild... or in your own garden.Using this book will impart a world of pleasure and knowledge as one explores this repository of fascinating herbal medicine.

A favorite book in my collection for over 10 years

I have owned this book since 1987. It is still a favorite in my collection. There is always something new and wonderful each time I open it. It is brilliantly descriptive and very useful as a field guide. I continue to give copies as gifts.