The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs: Growing - Health & Beauty - Cooking - Crafts

by Editors at Reader's Digest
ISBN: 9781621453147
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This beautifully illustrated complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants--from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing--including their health benefits.

This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants--from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing--including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs--for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you'll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways.

This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know?

- Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths

- Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol

- Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials

- Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid

Known for alleviating common ailments, herbs are an ancient natural wonder--herbs are hotter than ever. Extremely informative and fascinating, this book will help you find which herb can treat various complaints. Throughout the guide are instructions for bursting-with-flavor recipes, health-care products, decorative craft ideas, insect repellents, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and much more.

  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Editors at Reader's Digest
  • ISBN: 9781621453147
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 10.50 x 0.90
  • Number Of Pages: 400
  • Publication Year: 2016
Language: English