100 Plants That Heal: The illustrated herbarium of medicinal plants

by Gérard Debuigne, François Couplan, Pierre Vignes (Photographs)

Unleash the power of nature’s pharmacy for healing and self-care.
Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as you explore 100 Plants That Heal, which will leave you wanting to unlock the secrets of nature's medicine cabinet.
Discover the common medicinal plants, their fascinating history, and therapeutic properties, while learning techniques to prepare safe herbal remedies such as infusions, tinctures, oils, and lotions.
In this remarkable guide, you’
Quickly recognize plants during your foraging adventures through exceptional photographic plates. Dive into each species, with a wealth of information on its dedicated page. Embrace a wide range of common plants, from almond to yarrow, understanding their healing potential. Find practical tips for environmentally responsible plant picking.
Authored by a respected ethnobotanist and doctor of phytotherapy, this book will nourish your knowledge of natural science, making it your essential companion to herbal medicines and natural beauty products.

Genres: Science, Medicine, Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

Published May 11, 2021

Reviews

[Caroline(ForTheLoveofCrochet) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Book. This book has some of the most captivating photos. I love the way it is sectioned out . Not only can this be a decor item for your table or shelf but pretty useful as well.

[Kemi looves 2 read · Rating 3 out of 5]

It had a good selection of plants. The illustrations and pictures were great but it does not mean that I'll go foraging anytime soon. The book lets you know parts of a plant that could be toxic. There are sections on how to do the following with herbal plants:
when to collect
how to collect
how to preserve
how to prepare - infusion, decoction, maceration, poultice, douche, tincture, etc.
The healing and killing properties of the plants are also touched upon. As a fan of whodunnit books, I can relate to the "killing properties" of the plants.
There is also a good glossary of botanical terms at the end of the book.

A couple of shockers:
The absence of Calendula plant.
The combination of two plants (Shepherd's purse + Mugwort) to relive menstrual pain during puberty and "the menopause" as the book termed it. The one thing that is absent during menopause is menstruation.

[Andreia Pereira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comprehensive book covering a good amount of common plants. I found the photos quite helpful with the identification of certain plants. It doesn’t go much into detail regarding the uses but works as a nice introduction for those with interest in herbology.

[Rabbit · Rating 3 out of 5]

The botanical photo spreads are marvelous & the best part.

(But I’m left with the notion that French herbalists really like their douches.)

[Trace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gorgeous book that I borrowed from my local library, but since it's published in the UK, so many of the plants aren't really found in Canada. As a result it wasn't very useful to me.