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IF YOU WANT use plants to heal the body look first at what is growing around you, in your garden and on the routes you walk. You’ll be amazed at what you can find, even in urban hedgerows, and that many plants are easily grown in your own garden pharmacy! For instance, the common nasturtium is antiseptic, antifungal and antibiotic and an infusion of fresh leaves left to steep for 30 minutes helps clear catarrh. Marigold petals are great for congestion and lemon balm leaves held on a cold sore will help it heal. With instructions for making infusions, tinctures and balms Rachel guides the reader through growing your own medicines to cure all manner of common ailments and includes common plants found or easily grown on the lawn, the veg patch and the flower garden. Paperback 200 pages
