The Physick Garden: Ancient Cures for Modern Maladies

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… Since the dawn of history, people have used plants as remedy. 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 thatsometimes there is method in the madness.