DK Handbook: Herbs by Lesley Bremness
For beginners and established enthusiasts alike the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Herbs explains what a herb is identifies which parts are collected and prepared and describes the different uses to which they can be put - from cooking and medicine to beauty treatment aromatherapy and crafts. Essential details of the species' size habitat and natural range complete every entry and a concise glossary gives instant understanding of any technical and scientific terms used.