Erbe

DK Smithsonian Handbooks

by Lesley Bremness, Neil Fletcher (Photographs ), Matthew Ward (Photographer)

Guida fotografica a oltre 700 specie di erbe medicinali e aromatiche di tutto il mondo.

Genres: Reference, Gardening, Nonfiction, Herbs, Nature, Plants, Health

304 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1990

Reviews

[Jess the Shelf-Declared Bibliophile · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a priceless collection of everything you could possibly ever need to know about every herbs. From guides to foraging to all kinds of recipes for ailments, beauty or overall health, the wealth of information in this book seriously impressed me.

[Lisa (Harmonybites) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not worth keeping I think. In our internet age, I have a simple test for reference books. Does it give me any value-added over the resources on the internet? In the case of this 1990 book, the answer is no. About 100 pages of the 240-page book is an A to Z guide to herbs "inspired by the herbals of John Gerard and Nicholas Culpepper, which were published in over 300 years ago." Each herb features attractive color plates of the plant, stem, leaf, seed, flower with its various uses. But if I look at the page on Basil and its counterpart of the Wiki and other online guides such as Growing Basil , the book loses. Next section of nearly 40 pages is "Cooking with Herbs" and only a few of the recipes ("Persian Chicken with Herbs," "Rosemary cheese fingers") seemed enticing. And after all, what kind of book on cooking with herbs doesn't include a recipe for Pesto or Tabbouleh? I might have been more excited by the chapter "Herbs in the Home" if I were more crafty and excited about making nosegays, potpouri, pomanders and wreaths. I am curious about growing some herbs at home--particularly Parsley, Basil. Again, not seeing that this is beating what I can find online. *Puts in the books to try to sell or give away box*

[Cadillacrazy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book on the discount shelves of my local Borders Bookstore. It is a good overview/I.D. book of herbs with photographic images. each herb gets a photo, description, and quick overview of what it's used for. If you are looking for a book that tells you how to prepare herb remedies this is not the book you are looking for. If you are looking for a handy Identification guide, this is a good candidate.

[Ataraxia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although it's not the most definitive reference for a budding herbalist, visual learners will very much appreciate the beautiful photographs of each herb, shrub and tree. Not only do they show one photograph, but usually a few of each part, and of different subspecies, as well as a traditional hand drawn picture of what the entire plant looks like.

This was the first book about herbs I ever received and I will keep it forever.

[Dr. Ashori · Rating 5 out of 5]

This isn't a book you can mark off as 'read' - it's 300 pages of fine print describing many different plants and roots all over the world. But I've spent enough time in this book's company that I want to review it. It's one of the best compact plant/herb books out there. It's like a small paperback size and the information is useful. One herb is listed and the author will show all the different parts of the plant in a real color photo and will share with you what this plan is good for, what it's used for, and what to watch out for. For example, one root is listed as being potentially toxic if boiled excessively while another can concentrate a lot of toxins in high-pollution areas.
It's a bit of a compendium book for anyone who wants to use it as an herbal remedy book. You won't find anything in the index regarding inflammation or rashes but such information is all over this book. So you'll have to find the herb or root or plant you want and then read up on it and be able to recognize it when you're grazing.
Such a great little book and it must have taken the author a long time to put together. I would say it's one of the best books out there for you to read through and just become familiar with the appearance of the plants. I bet you that you'll recognize a ton of plants in this book and would have never guessed their cultural, historic, or herbal remedies usages.

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Started reading this months ago and never got 'round to putting it up here! Simply wonderful guide to herbs and plants etc., excellent full color photographs including different types of plants, (i.e., peppermint vs variegated peppermint etc.) and descriptions of each. Pick this up whenever I need a quick answer, or just as a refresher when I've got some free time. Great addition to the herbalist's or gardener's library, or if you like good reference books. Five stars.

[Toni · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have given this a 5 star rating if it had been large like regular Eyewitness books. It's a third of the size of the regular ones. That means the print is a lot smaller - so tiny, that today I gave up on finishing it on only page 54. And it doesn't come in a bigger size!

I may pick it up again when I'm able to always read outside in bright sunlight or get a page size magnifier. Interesting book, but useless to me.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book probably...more than 30 years ago. It is FANTASTIC and it really changed my whole life. There are wonderful recipes and illustrations, and just SO MUCH information. This was like my bible as an early teen. It is one of very few books I'll never let go.

[George Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is awesome about herbs! I'm an herb gardener and I some how hot my kids to read it. 5 stars!!!

[Shelley Eagletap · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well thoughts

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's informative, but if you're looking for a regional guide, this isn't it.

[Cindy Troiano · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know you can look anything up online but there’s something nice about having a handbook on herbs! I enjoy reading it.

[Cherie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a book to read through, but full of pics and great for identifying quickly and facts.

[Dane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I always love Dorling Kindersley books. This is a beautiful, thorough, useful guide. Good stuff; photos of every part of many, many herbs, along with several sections on their uses in cooking, beauty, health (how to make decoctions and tinctures!) and how to grow them.

[Ashley Owen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Keep in mind a 3-star means I liked it! This was a decent herb book to peruse casually while using other more serious handbooks alongside it. In other words, a fun companion book to more comprehensive guides. :)

[Stacy]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/3588620

[Dina Benedetto · Rating 5 out of 5]

EVERYTHING AND I MEAN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HERBS

[Esraa Abdel hamid]

herbs/lesely bremness

[Charity · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't think this is the kind of book you can ever really 'finish'. Definitely one that I will keep coming back to. Good index of herbs and remedies.

[Jeannette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great handbook for every gardener. I keep it on my nightstand to refer back to it again and again. Great photos and details of more than 700 species.