- Paperback: 104 pages
- Publisher: Healing Arts Press; New edition edition (Oct 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0892819340
- ISBN-13: 978-0892819348
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,402,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"A classic and masterpiece, like the author herself, Herbs: Partners in Life is eminently useful, practical, and full of wisdom and wit. It holds an honored place on the shelf of almost every herbalist I know."
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Adele Dawson's classic guide to the seasonal use of herbs for food, drink, and medicine.
- Clear directions for growing and using many wild and cultivated herbs.
- Detailed pen-and-ink drawings help readers identify 70 herbs.
With irresistible enthusiasm and an endless store of knowledge about the plant kingdom, herbalist Adele Dawson traces the human-plant relationship through the seasons, providing practical and enlightening information about every aspect of herbalism, including spring foraging, summer gourmet gardening, the preparation of remedies in autumn, and the brewing of healing potions in winter. The mysteries of preparing infusions, decoctions, tinctures, and essences are unraveled through the author's clear and cohesive chapters on how to identify, collect, and preserve herbs. Detailed pen-and-ink drawings show the essential elements of flower and leaf anatomy as well as 70 wild and cultivated plants in their budding, blossoming, and dormant stages. Sprinkled throughout the text are recipes for impromptu wild feasts such as milkweed buds tempura, directions for soothing hand lotions of marigold and milk, and an enormous variety of medicinal and culinary teas. In equal measure an herbal encyclopedia, a health-food cookbook, and a nature guide, this book deserves a place on the reference shelf of both the new and experienced herbalist.
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In 1816 Thomas Greene wrote in his Universal Herbal, "Nature has in this country, as well as in all others, provided in the herbs of its own growth the remedies for the several diseases to which it is most subject." Read the first page
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In 1816 Thomas Greene wrote in his Universal Herbal, "Nature has in this country, as well as in all others, provided in the herbs of its own growth the remedies for the several diseases to which it is most subject." Read the first page
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This review is from: Herbs: Partners in Life - Healing, Gardening and Cooking with Wild Plants (Paperback)
This has got to be one of my favourite books ever. Not just herb books, but of all books, and I love to read.
It is soo lovely to flip through anytime and notice something new everytime. I love the recipies and can't wait to try them out this summer! The part of my book that is most used is the section of herb-mix recommendation for common ailments like colds, coughs, cramps and so on, I refer to it endlessly. I also love that it has a drawn example of what a beautiful herb garden could look like, very useful too. The book is written very personally too, the author likes to describe the herbs and uses with passion and experience only this author can have. This book is invaluable to me, I am so happy I came across it. Oh and the cover of my book is very different from the image you see here, I really like the simple green cover I got mine with.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Blessed Gardens loves Dawson's Herbs,
By E. Gilbert "www.blessedgardens.com" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Herbs: Partners in Life - Healing, Gardening and Cooking with Wild Plants (Paperback)
Adele Dawson's "Herbs: Partners in Life" is a great garden companion. There is much detail on the art of gardening, cooking, and healing with wild plants. It serves itself up as a great read and a source for quick information.
I liked Dawson's voice. She conveyed much reverence--not only for the plants, but for the reader as well. I enjoyed the well-placed historical anecdotes, and came away feeling enriched. One of my favorite stories centers around the 17th century pastor, Cotton Mather. During his time, if a woman was caught dabbling with herbs, she was accused of witchcraft and often hung or burned at the stake. However, Pastor Mather praised the 'gentlewoman' that kept a closet of 'harmless' herbs. He, himself, encouraged his congregation to chew on the 'Bible leaf' herb, costmary, because it had a stimulant effect and was often the only thing that would keep his listeners awake through his lengthy, and dare I say boring, sermons. "Herbs: Partners in Life" brims with beautiful and detailed illustrations of each herb and flowering plant. Dawson also provides natural remedies for a spectrum of ailments from high blood pressure to bronchitis, with simple instructions and the occasional song or blessing. Make "Herbs: Partners in Life" your partner in the garden, and start using wild plants to enhance your quality of life. [..] 3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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partners indeed!,
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This review is from: Herbs: Partners in Life - A Guide to Cooking, Gardening and Healing with Wild and Cultivated Plants (Paperback)
This book is a classic and referenced in many other great herbal books. Here is the Table of Contents:Why Should We Use Herbs? Identification of Herbs Where to Get Herbs What Shall We Do With These Herbs? Herbalists Mentioned in Part II Salute Spring Summer: Gourmet Gardening Autumn: Battening Down Winter: Season of Tisanes Armchair Herbalist The History of Herbs Honey and Vinegar Appendix: Alphabetical List of Herbs Appendix: The Language of Herbalists Appendix: List of Vitamins and Their Effects Appendix: Sources of Herb Seed and Plants Bibliography It is nice how she breaks up the book into seasons. Her writing style is friendly and wise. You feel like you are sitting in her kitchen and she is transfering much of her knowledge. Very enjoyable. |
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