Eclectic Herblore

This short, yet comprehensive guide into the world of beloved garden herbs is for you if you want to grow, preserve and use your own herbs, you look for natural health support and remedies, you cook with herbs, but know almost nothing about them, you want to discover traditional and potential uses of already known herbs, you want to use herbs daily, you want to deepen your general knowledge of herb use or you want to do it all, but don't know where to start. "Eclectic Herblore" is all about bringing together observations and superstitions, mythology and modern medicine, culinary and gardening, folk magick, cosmetic and household uses of garden herbs. It's all in one place, allowing you to discover the whole picture of each herb, its importance and influence on human lives from ancient times into the future. Written to help you growing and using those herbs successfully. Borage, calendula, chamomile, coriander, dill, hyssop, lavender, lemon balm, lemongrass, marjoram, motherwort, oregano, parsley, peppermint, rosemary, sage, St. John's wort, thyme and wormwood-these 20 popular herbs from the kitchens and gardens from around the world have stories to tell. Feed your curiosity. Raise your awareness. Grow your own. And keep this book at the fingertips to use those herbs with creativity and confidence.