The Herbalist's Bible: John Parkinson's Lost Classic--82 Herbs and Their Medicinal Uses

The Herbalist's Bible: John Parkinson's Lost Classic--82 Herbs and Their Medicinal Uses - Paperback

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The Herbalist's Bible: John Parkinson's Lost Classic--82 Herbs and Their Medicinal Uses - Paperback

The Herbalist's Bible: John Parkinson's Lost Classic--82 Herbs and Their Medicinal Uses - Paperback

by Julie Bruton-Seal , Matthew Seal
$18.99
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Here Julie Bruton-Seal and Matthew Seal have beautifully combined selections from John Parkinson classic book from 1640 with their own modern commentary on how each plant is used today to create a truly one-of-a-kind, comprehensive collection of herbal information old and new.

Herbalist to King Charles I, John Parkinson (1567-1650) was a master apothecary, herbalist, and gardener. Famous in his own lifetime for his influential books, his magnum opus, the Theatrum Botanicum, was published in 1640 and ran to 1,766 large pages. The sheer scope and size was perhaps to prove the book's downfall, because while it was much revered--and plagiarized--it was never reprinted and, centuries later, has attained the status of an extremely rare and valuable book.

Parkinson was writing at a time when Western herbalism was at its zenith, and his skills as a gardener (from his grounds in Covent Garden) combined perfectly with his passion for science, observation, and historical scholarship. This modern edition features:
  • Agrimony & Hemp Agrimony
  • Blackthorn, Bugle, and Burnet
  • Daisies and Dandelion
  • Goldenrod, Round Ivy, and Groundsel
  • Liquourice and Lovage
  • Marjoram, Milk Thistle, and Mint
  • Pimpernel and Poppies
  • Seaweed and Sorrel
  • St. John's Wort and Strawberry
  • Tomato and Tribulus
  • Woodruff and Yarrow
  • And much more!

Parkinson's clear and lively description of a chosen plant's virtues or healing properties side-by-side with the editor's notes--including copious herbal recipes--make this the perfect book for students and practitioners of herbalism, historians, and gardeners, all of whom will welcome this restoration of Parkinson's lost classic.
ISBN9781510740396
Author Julie Bruton-Seal , Matthew Seal
PublisherSkyhorse Publishing
GenreHealth & fitness and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedMay 2019
LanguageENG- English
Pages256
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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The Herbalist's Bible: John Parkinson's Lost Classic--82 Herbs and Their Medicinal Uses - Paperback

The Herbalist's Bible: John Parkinson's Lost Classic--82 Herbs and Their Medicinal Uses - Paperback

By Julie Bruton-Seal and Matthew Seal
About Julie Bruton-Seal
Julie Bruton-Seal was born in Australia and grew up in Africa and other wild places. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in biology from Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she lived for many years. Julie also trained as an herbalist with Christopher Hobbs, renowned California herbalist, acupuncturist, and author. Julie's photographs have been published in books and magazines, including National Geographic, and she contributes regularly to the journal The Herbalist. Julie's interest in health led her to train in herbal medicine, iridology, and energy medicine. As a practicing herbalist, she grows and collects many of her own herbs and makes her own essences. She also teaches workshops on herbal medicine making, and is the author of Backyard Medicine, Backyard Medicine for All, and The Herbalist's Bible.
About Matthew Seal
Matthew Seal has worked as an in-house and freelance editor and writer for books, magazines, and newspapers. He co-authored Backyard Medicine, Backyard Medicine for All, and The Herbalist's Bible.

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