Gardening & Environment Health & Medicine
Christopher Hedley and Non Shaw’s illustrated hardcover Herbal Remedies distills centuries of plant wisdom into a practical 1996 textbook treasured by nature-curious teens and adults alike. Every glossy page pairs vibrant botanical art with clear instructions for making tinctures, teas and salves from backyard and hedgerow herbs.
The book’s durable binding, crisp pages and absence of marks or smoke odor make this copy feel barely used—an inviting reference for the kitchen shelf or apothecary corner. Beginners gain confidence through gentle explanations, while seasoned foragers appreciate the quick-access charts on safe dosages and seasonal harvesting.
Collectors of alternative health, earth-based lifestyle and popular medicine titles prize this out-of-print edition for its timeless blend of science and folklore. Slip it into a gift basket with dried lavender and calendula seeds for an instant home-remedy starter kit.