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Polish Herbs, Flowers & Folk Medicine: Revised Edition by Sophie Hodorowicz Knab; is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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"Filled with illustrations and fascinating information, Polish Herbs, Flowers & Folk Medicine is a veritable treasure trove of history, how-to, and inspiration."-- The Midwest Book Review Taking the reader on a historical tour of herbs and flowers used in Poland throughout the centuries, this carefully-researched volume captures the unique history and role of plant life once essential to the people of Poland. Wander through monastery, castle and cottage gardens with acclaimed Polish-American author Sophie Hodorowicz Knab as she explores the growth of medicine and pharmacies and provides information on the use of over 100 plants, used in healing as well as in daily life and seasonal holidays throughout the year. You'll find legends, cautionary tales, and love potions, as well as a chapter devoted to wedding plants and herbs. There are home remedies for everything that ailed the people of Poland, from acne to arthritis, relaxants to rejuvenators, and heartache to heartburn. Gleaned from old Polish herbals, Knab provides recipes for balms to treat ailments such as stress, insomnia, slow metabolism, perspiring feet, limp hair and oily skin. Also included are recipes for homemade herb

Who reads Polish Herbs, Flowers & Folk Medicine: Revised Edition?

Author

Sophie Hodorowicz Knab;

Publisher

Hippocrene Books, Incorporated

Published

2020

Language

EN

ISBN

9780781887342

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Agriculture, Medical