Polish Herbs, Flowers & Folk Medicine
Written by Sophie Hodorowicz Knab
Illustrated by Mary Anne Knab

Besides taking the reader on a guided tour through monastery, castle and cottage gardens, this book provides details on over one hundred herbs and flowers and how they were used in folk medicine as well as in everyday life, traditions, and customs. Patterns of Polish knot gardens and herb gardens are described along with illustrations and woodcuts.

All plants are listed alphabetically according to their English common name: Latin botanical, and both Polish botanical (if available) and common names are also included. The author has provided an exclusive list of 30 mail-order nurseries that sell the numerous herbs and flowers mentioned in her book. This is an indispensable manual for the gardener, history buff, and anyone interested in herbs and flowers.

SOPHIE HODOROWICZ KNAB is a noted lecturer and author whose books include The Polish Country Kitchen Cookbook; Polish Customs, Traditions, & Folklore; and Polish Wedding Customs & Traditions, all published by Hippocrene Books. She is a contributor to the Polish American Journal and resides in Grand Island, New York.

Publishing House: Hippocrene Books, New York 2000
Hardcover book measuring 6.25" x 9.25"
207 pages, illustrations, glossary, index
English Language Version

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