Nicholas Culpeper Knihy

For more than 300 years, Culpeper's Complete Herbal has been the standard in the field of herbal remedies. It contains a comprehensive description of nearly all herbs, along with descriptions of their medicinal properties and instructions on preparing and using them to treat many different illnesses. Includes precise botanical illustrations to aid in identification.

This little book of remedies has been compiled from the writings of Nicholas Culpeper whose 17th-century Complete Herbal and English Physician were popular in many households until late into the 19th century. The A-Z of complaints with suggested remedies include asthma, piles and vomiting.

From Artichoke to Rhubarb- Vine to Hawthorn- The Complete Herbal provides the most comprehensive listings of herbs and their uses in existence. First published over 350 years ago by herbalist and apothecary Nicholas Culpeper, this encyclopedic guide had an extensive impact on modern holistic medicine. This includes his description of the qualities of foxglove, later used to treat heart conditions. In this illustrated edition, over 400 herbs are described in detail, along with their 'government and virtues', remedies, and cautions. Although much of the medical advice must be taken with a pinch of salt, the engaging tone, enthusiasm, and expertise of the author are irresistible and highly entertaining.

Culpeper was a famous astrologer/physician of the 17th century. Simmonite was famous for his herbal remedies in the early 1900s. This volume embodies the cream of the knowledge imparted by both these herbal doctors and provides a valuable reference book for anyone interested in alternative medicine. Contents Include: The Medicinal Property of Herbs and Directions for Compounding the Prescriptions of the Curative Medicines. Selected Herbs and their Description and Medicinal Properties Ailments and Diseases in General, Their Symptoms and Cure Useful Prescriptions which can be made up at Home. etc. Illustrated. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Focusing on the historical practices of Cupping, Scarifying, and Bloodletting, this text compiles insights from renowned Western physicians such as Hippocrates and Galen. It details essential techniques and guidelines for these treatments, alongside a comprehensive list of diseases and their corresponding therapies. This resource is particularly beneficial for practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of these traditional methods. Additionally, it features a glossary of Traditional Medical terms, enhancing its educational value.