Medicinal Herbs and Poisonous Plants

Medicinal Herbs and Poisonous Plants by David Ellis is a comprehensive guide to identifying, cultivating, and using a wide variety of herbs and plants for medicinal purposes. The book is divided into two sections: the first section covers medicinal herbs, while the second section focuses on poisonous plants.In the first section, Ellis provides detailed information on over 100 different herbs, including their botanical names, descriptions, and medicinal properties. He also includes instructions on how to grow and harvest each herb, as well as how to prepare and use them for various ailments and conditions.The second section of the book covers over 50 poisonous plants, including their toxic properties, symptoms of poisoning, and treatment options. Ellis also provides information on how to identify these plants and how to avoid accidental exposure.Throughout the book, Ellis includes full-color photographs and illustrations to aid in identification and provide visual reference. Additionally, he includes a glossary of terms and an index for easy navigation.Overall, Medicinal Herbs and Poisonous Plants is a valuable resource for anyone interested in natural remedies and herbal medicine, as well as those looking to identify and avoid poisonous plants in their environment.1918. In the course of his work, the writer comes in contact with a large number of people who are interested in botany as a recreation and a change from their regular work. It is noteworthy with such students that interest in a plant is considerably quickened when it can be shown that the plant in question possesses either medicinal or poisonous properties. In answer to this need, the writer compiled this book which imparts useful information and at the same time emphasizes the paramount importance of scientific training.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.