Product Description

The Celts were a successful and vigorous people who spread all over Europe a few thousand years ago. Our knowledge of them has been growing rapidly over the last few decades. They practiced what many in the medical profession today say is crucial to good health- drinking copious quantities of pure spring water, eating fresh vegetables, fruit and grains, and taking plenty of exercise. They were also a shamanic people, treating their environment with respect. One of the most fascinating aspects of their culture was their use of plant medicine, and central to this was the use of herbs. This book traces that history, from its ancient Druidic roots right up to the present day, where many of these herbs are still used clinically to treat a range of conditions. Each of the herbs is covered in depth, covering its history, myth and symbolism and explaining how to grow, preserve, prepare and use them. Uniquely, here, their properties are examined together with the scientific evidence that they work. Learn from the practice of our ancestors to improve your own health and lifestyle.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #186337 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

About the Author
Angela Paine has a BSc in Human Physiology and PhD from the School of Pharmacy, London University, in medicinal plant chemistry. She has been on research trips to Africa and South America to collect plant material used as medicine, and collaborated with scientists around the world, publishing internationally in scientific journals. Immersed in the Celtic tradition, living in the Welsh Borders, she runs workshops on Celtic Medicinal Plants.

Customer Reviews

Research and study guide
This is a solid and helpful book which is easy to access and sift through. It is not so much a book to read from cover to cover for there is so much information that you could not remember it all anyway. It is best used to dip and delve into when the need arises and when you wish to understand a plant and its uses better.

All plants are listed with their History, Botanical description,Habitat, Season,Growing conditions, Preservation,Parts used,Chemistry,Research, How to use as a medicine ( recommend you know what your doing first ), dose, side effects and toxicity as well as contraindications.

The history of the Celts, Druids and the Celtic Alphabet are also covered.This is a book written by someone who knows what they are doing, but you must be careful you do also and as always it may be wisest to consult a trained expert before trying remedies yourself.

A useful book - if you have a need for it.