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    The Physick Garden: Ancient Cures for Modern Maladies

    The Physick Garden: Ancient Cures for Modern Maladies

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    The intriguing tales of the plants that have been used to heal and cure our bodies - from ancient superstitions to old wives' tales that worked. Here are the ancient cures for modern maladies... Plants have been used for centuries for their healing powers -to both positive and deadly effect.

    Through the ages, these herbal remedies have become enshrined in folklore, and so too the names we have given the plants and the old wives' tales we continue to tell our children. Many have also found their way into modern medicine cabinets. But were the Victorians dicing with death when they dropped angel's trumpet in their tea? Can comfrey really be used to heal broken bones? And can St John's Wort scare away more than bad spirits? Taking you around the body, from the brain to the bowels, The Physick Garden introduces 80 plants with curious medicinal pasts.

    With surreal illustrations and lively tales, The Physick Garden will show that sometimes there is method in the madness.
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    Manufacturer/Publisher: Frances Lincoln
    Binding: Hardback
    Author: Alice Smith
    Date Published: 2022
    Pagination: 176p

    SKU: 9780711266339

    Description
    The intriguing tales of the plants that have been used to heal and cure our bodies - from ancient superstitions to old wives' tales that worked. Here are the ancient cures for modern maladies... Plants have been used for centuries for their healing powers -to both positive and deadly effect.

    Through the ages, these herbal remedies have become enshrined in folklore, and so too the names we have given the plants and the old wives' tales we continue to tell our children. Many have also found their way into modern medicine cabinets. But were the Victorians dicing with death when they dropped angel's trumpet in their tea? Can comfrey really be used to heal broken bones? And can St John's Wort scare away more than bad spirits? Taking you around the body, from the brain to the bowels, The Physick Garden introduces 80 plants with curious medicinal pasts.

    With surreal illustrations and lively tales, The Physick Garden will show that sometimes there is method in the madness.
    DELIVERY

    We offer free standard UK delivery on all orders over £50.

    Orders up to £30 are charged a flat fee of £4.95

    Orders between £30.01 and £50 are charged a flat fee of £6.95.

    Usual UK delivery timescale (excluding custom prints) is between 5 and 7 working days from the date of dispatch. Please allow up to 14 working days for delivery. For custom print delivery pricing and timescales see below. These timescales may vary especially when we have online sales and in the weeks before Christmas. Christmas 2024: The last recommended order date for UK orders is 14 December. The last recommended order date for all international orders is 23 November.

    Delivery Worldwide

    We can also ship most items worldwide. 

    For full details, including prices, click here.

    Custom Prints

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    Unframed orders are shipped within 5 working days (normally shipped next day).

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