The Complete Language of Herbs: A Definitive and Illustrated History - Pocket Edition

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S. Theresa Dietz

The Complete Language of Herbs

A Definitive and Illustrated History - Pocket Edition

S. Theresa Dietz

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Wellfleet Press,U.S.
03 April 2024

Folklore, myths & legends; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice; Traditional medicine & herbal remedies; Gardening: plants

The Complete Language of Herbs is a comprehensive and definitive dictionary/reference presenting the history, symbolic meaning, and visual depiction of over 500 herbs and spices from around the world in one volume-now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference.

Along with a beautiful visual depiction, each entry provides the herb or spice's scientific and common names, characteristics, and historic meanings and powers from mythology, medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry. Did you know that allspice can be added to herbal mixtures to attract money or luck? Or that sprinkling arrowroot at the doors of your home will keep guests' negative energy from entering? Reaching the height of popularity during the Victorian era, floriographies-dictionaries of symbolic flower meanings-were an amusing pastime and art to subtly communicate unspoken emotions. To complement the success of The Complete Language of Flowers, author S. Theresa Dietz has scoured historic sources and compiled an equally beautiful compendium in The Complete Language of Herbs, revealing the secrets and powers of hundreds of common and forgotten herbs and spices from around the world. Together with stunning full-color illustrations and two indexes, one for searching by common herb and spice name and the other organized by meaning, this beautiful reference is a must-have for gardeners, chefs, party planners, and food enthusiasts.

By: S. Theresa Dietz
Imprint: Wellfleet Press,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 183mm, Width: 146mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781577154129
ISBN 10: 1577154126
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 03 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction How to Use This Book A – Z Works Consulted Acknowledgments About the Author Photo Credits List of Culinary Herbs Index of Common Herb Names Index of Common Meanings & Powers

Spring, summer, and autumn container gardening on a small apartment's balcony is all the more appreciated during the short growing season in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State where eclectic artist and writer S.Theresa Dietz makes her home. The twenty-plus years of ongoing research into the subject of floriography symbolism and powers were driven onward by her fascination with all things magical and mysterious, along with her deep abiding love of all trees, plants, and flowers. She is the author of The Complete Language of Flowers, The Complete Language of Herbs, The Complete Language of Trees, and The Complete Language of Food.