Stapley, Christina
The Tree Dispensary: The Uses, History, and Herbalism of Native European Trees
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913504724
- author:
- Stapley, Christina
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Aeon Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 2.3 centimeters (0.9
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Explore the Medicinal Uses and History of Native European Trees with Christina Stapley's Comprehensive Guide. This beautifully illustrated book delves into the world of thirty Native European trees, exploring their history, folklore, and medicinal uses. Using her own photographs, Christina Stapley provides a thorough appreciation of trees as she has experienced them through everyday life, drawing on her expertise as an herb historian and practising herbalist. Categorised by season, each tree chapter offers in-depth coverage of cultivation, cookery, foraging, crafts, history, botany, medicinal use, and mythology. The book's 'Herbalists Reference' section provides detailed information on medicinal uses, dosage, and constituents for each tree, reflecting Stapley's extensive experience with these remedies.