Kew Pocketbooks: Medicinal Plants Publisher / Jovis with superb colour photography and

with superb colour photography and texts recounting the stories of these remarkable designs

she loses a number of housekeepers before employing a capable and attentive young man

yet we seem to skip a century as they disappear from the historical record

the forms and materials used through the ages

Kew Pocketbooks: Medicinal Plants Publisher / Jovis with superb colour photography andFrom liquorice and tea tree to the toothache plant and queens delight, this book is an exploration of some of the most important and commonly used medicinal plants, showcased through 40 stunning paintings from the Kew archives. As the vital source behind a vast and varied array of contemporary drugs, these plants have been utilised with life restoring rewards across the world. An introductory chapter by a Kew expert provides an overview of this plant