The Complete Book of Herbs & Spices

Written with both the novice and the seasoned herbal gardener in mind, The Complete Book of Herbs & Spices gives detailed instructions on cultivating, drying, and storing more than 130 different herbs and spices. A full herbal dictionary, with pictures and detailed descriptions, is included. And a host of common and uncommon uses for herbs and spices is given, including medicinal, culinary, and even cosmetic applications. Book jacket.

Brenda Little was an avid gardener and the author of Backyard Organic Gardening, Companion Planting in Australia, The Encyclopedia of Vegetable Gardening, The Illustrated Herbal Encyclopedia, and The Practical Organic Gardener.


Herb or Spice?	p. 8
About Herbs and Spices	p. 9
Herbs and spices cultivation	p. 10

Dictionary of the most widely used herbs and spices-their curative properties, use in the home, the garden, in cooking and as cosmetic aids	p. 11
The Individual Herbs and Spices	p. 12

Using Herbs and Spices	p. 191
Medicinal Applications	p. 192
Medicinal preparation of herbs in the home	p. 193
Medicinal Herbs and Spices for Specific Ailments	p. 194
Culinary Herbs and Spices	p. 195
Medicinal Herbs and Spices for Composite Treatment	p. 200
Cooking with Herbs and Spices	p. 202
Oils	p. 216
Herbs for Fragrance	p. 216
Cosmetic Herbs	p. 221
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The Complete Book of Herbs & Spices

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