Margaret Roberts Indigenous Healing Plants

'Many South Africans are oblivious to the host of plants in their very own gardens and in the veld around them that can be used medicinally, in cooking, as natural insect repellents or in fragrant pot-pourris. Familiar favourites like agapanthus, scented geraniums and plumbago are not merely pretty garden plants, but effective natural medicine chests.

Among our indigenous plants are natural remedies for such a variety of ailments as chest complaints and colds, gout, rheumatism, lumbago,  dysentery, fractures, bladder infections, eczema and even malaria. Some plants will ease the pains of childbirth and bring down fevers, while others will keep insects away or soothe and relax your muscles in the bath after a stressful day.

Margaret Roberts has a fascinating story to tell about each plants, and illustrates them with her own delicate line drawings and watercolour paintings.

This book is an important contribution to the literature on indigenous South African plants, combining botanical detail with a historical perspective and providing practical information for the health enthusiast, gardener, cook and pot-pourri maker.'

Published by Southern Book Publishers in hardcover in excellent condition in an excellent condition dust jacket.

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