| Authors | Monique Simmonds, Melanie-Jayne Howes & Jason Irving |
| Language | Dutch |
| ISBN | 9789050116633 |
| Publisher | KNNV Uitgeverij |
| Pages | 224 |
| Format | 21.5 x 16 cm |
| Binding method | Hardcover |
| Images | Richly illustrated |
| Year of publication | 3rd print 2024 |
The Botanische Handboek Medicinale Planten is an informative guide that describes more than 277 different medicinal plants. Accompanied with beautiful illustrations and 24 recipes you can really enjoy yourself. These plants occur in nature, including many species in the Benelux, and of course in various botanical gardens. Make your own tea, oil, tincture and creams with Botanische Handboek Medicinale Planten yourself and grow, harvest and process your own medicinal plants and herbs.
Many modern medicines have their origin in vegetal substances, many other applications have not even been discovered. The experts from the famous Kew Royal Botanic Gardens in south-west London join a 5,000-year-old tradition in describing the current knowledge on this fascinating subject. In addition, many general types are discussed that have unknown properties.
-the willow produces its own aspirin,
-and the small periwinkle supports the defense mechanism against certain types of cancer during chemotherapy.
The Botanical Manual Medicinal Plants is an extremely interesting guide for botanists, garden and plant lovers!
