Botany for Herbalists: The Integrative Science of Medicinal Plants

An essential guide to herbal botany for budding and experienced herbalistsBotany for Herbalists artfully combines history, science, and technique to provide a foundation in botanical knowledge for herbalists. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated book in four parts, educator and herbalist Holly Poole-Kavana provides detailed information on:- The importance of traditional and contemporary indigenous land practices- An examination of the plant life cycle from seeds to flowers, including plant anatomy and functions- Practical applications for the herbalist, including harvesting techniques and apothecary considerations- Essential information on plant evolution, classification, nomenclature, and identification- Comprehensive profiles of the most common medicinal plant familiesA crucial book for anyone from the plant-curious to the herbal medicine practitioner, Botany for Herbalists truly unifies botany and herbalism in an unprecedented way.

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