Discover the art of herbal healing with this charming gold-embossed guide, decorated with gilded page-edges.

Did you know that stinging nettles are a natural anti-inflammatory? Or that pine sap can clean wounds or be used as a mouth wash? Or that hops can help your digestion?

From Aloe Vera to Valerian, expert herbalist Adrian White introduces the uses of plants and herbs in medicinal healing, spirituality and magick. She covers the fascinating history of herbalism in different cultures across the world how plant medicines have since been integrated into modern medicine. A mini Materia Medica is also included, enabling readers to identify the most common plants in this practice and how to use them at home in teas, infused oils, salves and balms.

Learn to:
• Identify herbs
• Harvest and prepare them
• Use them in recipes and cooking

With beautiful illustrations, Wibilin binding and a stunning gold-embossed cover design, this hardback reference guide makes a perfect gift for yourself or others to explore the fascinating art of herbalism.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Hidden Knowledge Series explores some of the most fascinating subjects in modern alternative thought and practice. Written by experts and renowned practitioners in their respective fields, this series brings the latest in developments in everything from spiritual development to alternative health. These delightful hardback editions are presented with gold embossed cover designs and gilded page edges.

This book will guide herbal practitioners to a comprehensive understanding of the practice and philosophy of healing with herbs.

Presents a wide-angled and innovative approach to herbalism that truly considers both the plant and the human in a holistic context.

Recently there has been a revival of interest in western herbalism.