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Wondrous World of Weeds Book by Pat Collins

$45.00

According to the dictionary, a weed is a plant out of place.

This wonderful book comprehensively details the special significance and amazing medicinal value of these "out-of-place plants" growing all around us.

So many common weeds are actually loaded with culinary and holistic potential and can be used as teas, decoctions, poultices, compresses, ointments, creams, syrups and lozenges.

Take ownership of your own healing, drawing on natural medicinal remedies for such things as coughs, colds, itches and cold sores.  

For the gardener, weeds actually make great companions for vegetables, fruit trees and flowers, providing a good indication of soil quality. Many are offer culinary uses, and this book includes recipes for you to try.

Features 100 common worldwide weeds, including full descriptions and identifications, photographs, distribution, common names, uses and much more. 

Format: Paperback 
Language: English 
Number Of Pages: 272
Published: 2017
Publisher: NEW HOLLAND PUBLISHERS 
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 18.42  x 1.91 

About Pat Collins 

As a child growing up on a farm, Pat Collins developed a love of plants, particularly weeds and their healing properties. Having completed a Diploma of Herbal Medicine in 1989, she has been practicing herbalism in NSW's Hunter Valley for over two decades. She has written numerous easy-to-use books on weeds and using natural remedies at home and extensively runs workshops and courses.

Format: Paperback 
Language: English 
Number Of Pages: 272
Published: 2017
Publisher: NEW HOLLAND PUBLISHERS 
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 18.42  x 1.91