Polish Herbs, Flowers & Folk Medicine

By Sophie Hodorowicz Knab,

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"Filled with illustrations and fascinating information, Polish Herbs, Flowers & Folk Medicine is a veritable treasure trove of history, how-to, and inspiration."-The Midwest Book Review

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…

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1 author picked Polish Herbs, Flowers & Folk Medicine as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

A wonderful manual of herbology as practiced in Poland throughout the centuries. It includes both plants you can forage and ones you can grow in your own garden and describes not only their uses but also their link to Polish traditions.

I love this book because it’s so meticulously researched and detailed, and having been written in English, it’s one of a kind.

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