This is an "illustrated, accessible book on 88 herbs and their many purposes. Starting with Aloe Vera, used as a soothing agent for over 2,000 years, and ending with Yarrow, whose leaves can be added to salad and which was once called 2soldier's woundwart3 because of its efficacy on the battlefield, The Book of Herbs reveals the secrets of a wide range of plants that can really enhance your life. Each page features color photographs of the plant itself in its many forms and is full of well-presented information on how to use it. There are sections covering each herb's history, as well as its culinary uses, medical benefits (including special precautions), and household and cosmetic applications."--From publisher.