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The Complete Medicinal Herbal by Penelope Ody is a beautifully illustrated hardcover guide that blends age-old plant wisdom with modern safety know-how. First released in 1993, this vintage DK textbook remains a go-to reference for anyone curious about natural remedies and herbal self-care.
Inside, clear color photographs and step-by-step drawings show how to identify, harvest, and prepare 120 medicinal herbs. Ody, a respected herbalist, organizes remedies by ailment, offering teas, tinctures, and soothing salves for everyday complaints from sore muscles to stress.
The 192 pages lie flat and clean in this very-good condition copy, making it practical for kitchen-table formulation or quiet reading. Its durable jacket and boards are built to withstand frequent trips from garden to countertop.
Perfect for young adults, wellness enthusiasts, or collectors of nature reference books, this illustrated edition delivers trusted guidance without the clutter of later reprints. Add it to your home library and grow your own apothecary confidence.