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The Herb Book: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to More Than 500 Herbs

by John B. Lust · 1974

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This large reference book describes a broad range of herbs, giving the essentials on each plant in short, clear entries. Its many line drawings help readers identify the plants and understand what they look like. Beyond the individual profiles, the guide explains how to grow herbs at home, how they have been used in botanical medicine, and how they can be used to flavor food. It is written for home gardeners, cooks and anyone curious about natural remedies.

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gardeninggardeningMore like thisLess of thisnaturenatureMore like thisLess of thismedicalmedicalMore like thisLess of thisfoodfoodMore like thisLess of thishealinghealingMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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epic · 626 pages

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