Polish Herbs, Flowers& Folk Medicine

An overview of the Polish gardening heritage for those who wish to recreate Polish gardens from the past, this volume is a history of the herbs and flowers that were once essential to the people of Poland. Includes details on how they were used in folk medicine, as well as in everyday life, traditions, and customs. Entries are listed according to the most common name as well as by botanical name, Polish, and folk name. A list of mail-order nurseries offering flowers and herbs mentioned in the book is also included. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.