The Complete Herbal by Nicholas Culpeper

First published over 350 years ago during the reign of Elizabeth I, Culpeper’s Herbal remains one of the most complete listings of herbs and their uses in existence. From Adder’s Tongue to Yarrow, each of the 411 herbs is described in detail, along with its “government and virtues,” remedies, and cautions. Although much of the medical advice must be taken with a pinch of salt, the engaging tone, enthusiasm, and expertise of the author are irresistible and highly entertaining. Also included is Culpeper’s advice on gathering, drying, conserving, and using herbs to get the most out of them. This is a must-have for anyone interested in herbs and their uses….

Nicholas Culpeper was an English botanist, herbalist, physician, and astrologer. His published books include The English Physician (1652) and the Complete Herbal (1653), which contain a rich store of pharmaceutical and herbal knowledge, and Astrological Judgement of Diseases from the Decumbiture of the Sick (1655), which is one of the most detailed documents we have on the practice of medical astrology in Early Modern Europe.

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