Memory, Wisdom and Healing

by Gabrielle Hatfield

Historians have largely neglected domestic medicine in favour of "official medicine". In this title, the author has gathered material from manuscripts, letters, diaries and personal interviews to produce a detailed picture of the use of domestic remedies in Britain from 1700 to the 21st century.

Paperback

First published February 18, 2000

Reviews

[G. Lawrence · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming and informative. More like a gentle stroll through aeons of plant lore than a herbal, this book is full of anecdotes and stories, as well as linking the myths to present day uses of plants in medicine. Great little read. If you're interested in plants, herbalism, myth or country wisdom, read it.

[Beth]

I read this a few years ago, but want to read it again.