Traditional medicine & herbal remedies
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Menopausing
£22.00Menopausing
“A game-changing book uncovering the myths and taboos around menopause” – The Guardian
“[Davina is] a perfect advertisement for midlife, an inspiration to us all.” – Hello
“A revolutionary book” – Woman’s Own
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Secrets of the 17th century medicine cabinet
£12.99Secrets of the 17th century medicine cabinet
The intriguing questions of cleanliness and health in seventeenth-century England.
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The herbal apothecary
£14.99The herbal apothecary
Discover the fascinating properties and therapeutic benefits of everyday ingredients found in herb gardens and kitchen cupboards.
For centuries, herbalists and healers have looked to nature for remedies and have made salves, teas, balms and preserves as cures for common ailments and to add piquant aromas and flavours to dishes – now you can too.£14.99 -
The Herbal Year
£18.99The Herbal Year
An enchanting, beautifully illustrated guide to seasonal plants-showing the long history of herbal remedies and their uses today
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The Map of Leaves
£7.99The Map of Leaves
Since Ma died, Orla has lived alone in a woodshed by the river. Her garden provides everything she needs. But when people begin to fall sick, Governor Atlas decrees that the plants are the cause and must be destroyed. Armed only with her mother’s book of remedies Orla sets out on a barge-boat to discover the truth and save her garden …
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The story of perfume
£38.00The story of perfume
Lavishly illustrated with archival documents from the most beautiful fragrance brands, ‘The Story of Perfume’ transports its readers into a precious and mesmerizing world. It is the perfect gift for special occasions and a must-have for all perfume lovers.
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Wild alchemy
£20.00Wild alchemy
‘Wild Alchemy’ is a culinary and medicinal bible that brings together traditional alchemical practices with plant lore. Alchemy is the ancient art of transforming nature for the benefit of body, mind and soul. This book is an invitation to connect back to ourselves, and rediscover how our ancestors lived in harmony with the seasons by foraging for food and medicine. Through illustrated botanical and astrological guides and practical recipes, ‘Wild Alchemy’ takes the reader on a journey of enquiry to become alchemists in our daily lives.
£20.00