Did you know that stinging nettles are a natural anti-inflammatory? Or that hops can help your digestion? From Aloe Vera to Valerian, herbalist Adrian White presents the uses of plants and herbs in healing, spirituality and magick, as well as the fascinating history of herbalism in different cultures, and the role of plants in modern medicine. A mini-Materia Medica enables readers to identify the most common plants and explains how to use them in teas, infused oils, salves and balms. With beautiful illustrations, a gold-embossed cover and gilded page edges.