The Physick Garden

Ancient Cures for Modern Maladies

Alice Smith, Martin Purdy

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English

Frances Lincoln
03 May 2022

Folklore, myths & legends; Traditional medicine & herbal remedies; Gardening

The intriguing tales of the plants that have been used to heal and cure our bodies - from ancient superstitions to old wives tales that worked. Here are the ancient cures for modern maladies... Plants have been used for centuries for their healing powers - to both positive and deadly effect. Through the ages, these herbal remedies have become enshrined in folklore, and so too the names we have given the plants and the old wives' tales we continue to tell our children. Many have also found their way into modern medicine cabinets. But were the Victorians dicing with death when they dropped angel's trumpet in their tea? Can comfrey really be used to heal broken bones? And can St John's Wort scare away more than bad spirits?

Taking you around the body, from the brain to the bowels, The Physick Garden introduces 80 plants with curious medicinal pasts.

With surreal illustrations and lively tales, The Physick Garden will show that sometimes there is method in the madness.

By: Alice Smith
Text by: Martin Purdy
Imprint: Frances Lincoln
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 200mm, Width: 150mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9780711266339
ISBN 10: 0711266336
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 03 May 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alice Smith is an artist, illustrator and designer based in Lancashire, UK. She is the art director for Idler magazine and is the co-founder of Bracketpress, which publishes work by an eclectic group of maverick writers and musicians. Her work has been exhibited at various venues in the UK, USA and in Europe, and regularly exhibits and sells her work at print fairs in the UK.