Herbal Handbook

By The New York Botanical Garden

Did you know that woodruff was used as a room freshener in the Middle Ages? Or that crushed bergamot leaves can soothe bee stings? Herbs are magical, and their uses myriad. Some, like saffron, are treasured and rare; others, like purslane, grow by the roadside. Use this handbook to explore the history of herbs, how to grow them, and how they were used in the past and present. Inside you’ll find profiles on fifty-one herbs, curated by experts at The New York Botanical Garden, featuring rare botanical art . Each herb’s profile offers a recipe or project that you can use in your daily life, including teas, balms, recipes, cocktails, and tinctures. Let “Herbal Handbook” delight your senses as they have done to others for thousands of years.

Hardcover - 175 pp