{"product_id":"polish-herbs-flowers-folk-medicine-revised-edition","title":"Polish Herbs, Flowers \u0026 Folk Medicine: Revised Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Filled with illustrations and fascinating information, \u003cem\u003ePolish Herbs, Flowers \u0026amp; Folk Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e is a veritable treasure trove of history, how-to, and inspiration.\"--\u003cem\u003eThe Midwest Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Taking the reader on a historical tour of herbs and flowers used in Poland throughout the centuries, this carefully-researched volume captures the unique history and role of plant life once essential to the people of Poland. Wander through monastery, castle and cottage gardens with acclaimed Polish-American author Sophie Hodorowicz Knab as she explores the growth of medicine and pharmacies and provides information on the use of over 100 plants, used in healing as well as in daily life and seasonal holidays throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e You'll find legends, cautionary tales, and love potions, as well as a chapter devoted to wedding plants and herbs. There are home remedies for everything that ailed the people of Poland, from acne to arthritis, relaxants to rejuvenators, and heartache to heartburn. Gleaned from old Polish herbals, Knab provides recipes for balms to treat ailments such as stress, insomnia, slow metabolism, perspiring feet, limp hair and oily skin. Also included are recipes for homemade herbal vinegars, soups, syrups, and liqueurs, including elderberry syrup, homemade Benedictine, and a healing vodka drink from Gdansk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis revised edition includes new information and research as well as new illustrations and color photographs. All plants are listed alphabetically according to their English common name, followed by Latin botanical name and common Polish name. There is an index of scientific names for quick reference. History buffs, gardeners, and anyone interested in their Polish ancestry will find much to explore here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sophie Hodorowicz Knab","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47277791707372,"sku":"9780781814140","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780781814140.jpg?v=1770246899","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/polish-herbs-flowers-folk-medicine-revised-edition","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}