The Apothecary's Garden
The science and mythology of medicinal plants
$48.21
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
10 June 2025
Summary
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 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 remedi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781035422203 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1035422204 |
| Author: | Emma Wayland, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Welbeck |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 10 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 560g |
| Dimensions: | 65mm x 75mm x 25mm |
| Series: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew |
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About The Author
Emma Wayland
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Author)
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world-famous scientific organisation, holding an unrivalled position for its outstanding collections of plants and fungi, artefacts and art, world-class Herbarium as well as its expertise in plant diversity, conservation and sustainable development. From its beginnings as a small physic garden in 1759 it has grown to become a top international visitor attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kew’s 132 hectares of stunning landscaped gardens and iconic glasshouses make it one of the world’s best-loved gardens, a paradise for plant lovers, offering a wealth of ideas and inspiration to all.
Emma Wayland (Author)
Emma Wayland is a journalist, writer and lecturer. Her postgraduate research at Imperial College, London, and in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge, concerned how Victorian gardeners made use of new scientific ideas. As Emma Townshend she was the Independent on Sunday’s gardening columnist for 10 years, and for the last 15 years she has been part of the team of volunteer tour guides at Kew, interpreting the Gardens for visitors. She lives in London.
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