Education & Reference Health & Medicine
Modern Herbal, Vol. II by Margaret Grieve offers a comprehensive guide to the medicinal and culinary uses of herbs, shrubs and trees, blending traditional knowledge with practical advice for modern readers. The trade paperback presents detailed entries on a wide range of plants, covering their health benefits, preparation methods and applications in naturopathy and herbal medicine.
Grieve’s text serves as both a reference work and a practical handbook, making it useful for gardeners, health enthusiasts and anyone interested in alternative health or natural remedies. Illustrated throughout, the book’s clear diagrams and photographs help readers identify species and understand their properties.
First published in 1982 and reprinted by Dover Publications, this 544‑page volume maintains the original’s thorough organization while offering a durable, paperback format. The edition is suitable for young adults and adults alike, fitting comfortably on a shelf of health, gardening or nature reference titles.