Now completely updated, newly illustrated, and expanded: The classic among herbal medicine books. Ursel Bühring, a renowned herbal expert, portrays 82 medicinal herbs and their effects in great detail. She presents the spectrum of action as well as the official medical applications, along with the history and botany of the medicinal plants. In each portrait, you will find recipes from phytotherapy for various indications. Teas, ointments, tinctures, and compresses – discover the versatile applications. In the extensive chapter on common illnesses and ailments, you will receive a wealth of advice from naturopathy and many more herbal recipes.