Growing up in a rural setting, David Conway came to know about healing arts that relied on a deep knowledge of herbal decoctions, tinctures and poultices. In THE MAGIC OF HERBS, he shares the knowledge of herbs he gained in his early training in the Welsh hills. Studying with a master herbalist near his boyhood home in the Welsh countryside, he absorbed the practical and occult properties of the herbs and plants found in the surrounding environment.

In this book, David presents an updated tome detailing in plain language a concise natural history and illustrated guide to the world's most beneficial plants. Also treated are the occult properties of each of the plants described. Chapters include: Botanical Medicine, Herbalism and Astrology, Doctrine of Signatures, Preparation of Herbs, Tonics and Physics, Cosmetics and Narcotics, Wines from Herbs and Flowers, Language of Flowers, Herbal Materia Medica and Index of Ailments and their Herbal Treatment.

Titel: MAGIC OF HERBS
ISBN: 9781881098539
Bandtyp: Häftad
Språk: Engelska