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The Science and Mythology of Medicinal Plants, from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

For centuries we have harnessed the ancient wisdom of botanical healing, with plants used for a multitude of remedies that nurture both body and soul.

Kew: The Apothecary's Garden by Emma Weyland is a fascinating exploration of nature's pharmacy and the healing power of plants, from soothing hops, chamomile and valerian, and invigorating guarana, maca and ginseng, to the infection-fighting turmeric and tea tree and the immunity-boosting turkey tail mushroom. Herbal remedies, natural tinctures, and the historical and botanical background of plants are revealed through expert text and beautiful illustrations from the renowned Kew archive.

This curious history of plants that heal describes the incredible properties of over 60 species - from soothing hops, cannabis, camomile and valerian, to immunity-boosting tumeric, meadowsweet and turkey tail mushtoom.

Featuring botanical illustrations from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this is a fascinating exploration of nature's pharmacy.