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The herbalist's bible : John Parkinson's lost classic rediscovered : Theatrum botanicum (1640) / a selection and commentary by Julie Bruton-Seal & Matthew Seal.
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- ISBN: 9781629146942 (hbk.)
- ISBN: 1629146943 (hbk.)
- Physical Description: 256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
- Edition: USA edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, [2014]
- Copyright: ©2014
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published: Ludlow : Merlin Unwin, 2014. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-251) and index. |
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| Subject: | Herbs > Therapeutic use > Popular works. Materia medica, Vegetable. Botany > Pre-Linnean works. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | QK 41 .P3 2014 | 30775305493034 | General Collection | Available | - |
The Herbalist's Bible : John Parkinson's Lost Classic Rediscovered
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Table of Contents
The Herbalist's Bible : John Parkinson's Lost Classic Rediscovered
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Preface | p. 8 | |
| Introduction | p. 9 | |
| A note to the reader | p. 22 | |
| The Herbalist's Bible | ||
| Agrimony & hemp agrimony | p. 24 | |
| Archangels & deadnettles | p. 28 | |
| Balm & motherwort | p. 30 | |
| Betony | p. 36 | |
| Blackthorn | p. 40 | |
| Bugle | p. 44 | |
| Burdock | p. 46 | |
| Burnet | p. 48 | |
| Burnet saxifrage | p. 50 | |
| Celandine | p. 52 | |
| Centaury | p. 56 | |
| Chicory | p. 58 | |
| Chili, cayenne | p. 60 | |
| Cleavers | p. 66 | |
| Coca | p. 68 | |
| Coltsfoot | p. 70 | |
| Comfrev | p. 72 | |
| Corn | p. 74 | |
| Daisies | p. 76 | |
| Dandelion | p. 78 | |
| Dock | p. 80 | |
| Elder | p. 82 | |
| Elecampane | p. 92 | |
| Eyebright | p. 96 | |
| Feverfew | p. 98 | |
| Figwort | p. 100 | |
| Goldenrod | p. 102 | |
| Ground ivy | p. 104 | |
| Groundsel | p. 106 | |
| Hawthorn | p. 108 | |
| Honeysuckle | p. 110 | |
| Horsetail | p. 112 | |
| Houseleek | p. 114 | |
| Hyssop | p. 116 | |
| Ivy | p. 120 | |
| Jasmine | p. 124 | |
| Knapweed | p. 126 | |
| Lady's bedstraw | p. 128 | |
| Lady's mantle | p. 130 | |
| Liquorice | p. 132 | |
| Lovage | p. 134 | |
| Marjoram | p. 136 | |
| Meadowsweet | p. 140 | |
| Milk thistle | p. 142 | |
| Mint | p. 144 | |
| Mistletoe | p. 150 | |
| Mugwort | p. 152 | |
| Mullein | p. 154 | |
| Nettles | p. 158 | |
| Onion, leek & garlic | p. 162 | |
| Pellitory of the wall | p. 164 | |
| Pimpernel | p. 168 | |
| Poppies | p. 170 | |
| Primroses & cowslips | p. 176 | |
| Rosemary | p. 178 | |
| Sage | p. 182 | |
| Sanicle | p. 186 | |
| Sassafras | p. 188 | |
| Savory | p. 190 | |
| Seaweed | p. 192 | |
| Selfheal | p. 194 | |
| Solomon's seal | p. 196 | |
| Sorrel | p. 198 | |
| St Johns wort | p. 200 | |
| Strawberry | p. 204 | |
| Thyme | p. 208 | |
| Tobacco | p. 210 | |
| Tomato | p. 214 | |
| Tribulus | p. 216 | |
| Vervain | p. 218 | |
| Violets & heartsease | p. 222 | |
| Watercress | p. 226 | |
| Weld | p. 228 | |
| Woodruff | p. 230 | |
| Yarrow | p. 232 | |
| Notes | p. 234 | |
| Appendixes | p. 237 | |
| Brief biographies | p. 248 | |
| A select Parkinson bibliography | p. 250 | |
| Index | p. 252 | |
| Acknowledgements | p. 255 | |
| The authors | p. 256 |
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