This book is intended as guide to develop understanding of the importance of the plants which grow around us, demonstrating their innate abilities to heal and support our mind, body and soul. Offering a perfect guide to the benefits of phytotherapy for beginners and more experienced herb lovers and aromatherapists, the Beauty of Botanicals- Healing Plants for Wellness and Self-Care is an in-depth study of the historical journey of herbalism; the use plants for medicinal and therapeutic purposes.
It includes a treasure trove of in-depth plant-profiles from 27 of Tamara's favourite botanicals from around the world and documents their myriad uses for health and well-being.
It provides an analysis of aromatherapy including her top 30 essential oils and outlines how to blend oils like an expert explaining the detailed science of the therapeutic constituents.
In the book, author Tamara Warner, master herbalist and certified aromatherapist, offers insights into her worldwide search for healing plants to support overall health and wellness.
She includes tips and recipes which use plants that boost the immune system, support skin cell production, alleviate menopausal and hormonal symptoms, address IBS, relieve stress, provide pain relief and encourage restful sleep. Her style deftly weaves anecdotes, mythology and cultural nuance into the text, encouraging readers to try their hand at creating their own healing remedies at home through tried and tested recipes of her own. This powerhouse of plant based healing should be on every kitchen shelf.
About the Author :
Tamara has been fascinated by flora from childhood. For more than 40 years, the medicinal benefits of plants and herbs have been an integral part of her life. A certified herbalist and advanced aromatherapist, Tamara has a professional and academic background in education and wellness management. She began serious training in herbology whilst on a five-year sabbatical in Greece, where she managed an exclusive, wellness holiday retreat, curating medicinal gardens and an olive grove containing more than 100 varieties of wild and domestic medicinal herbs. Tamara wrote The Beauty of Botanicals to share her passion for plants and her understanding of holistic practice for the mind, body and soul, as a guide for readers to support their wellness and self-care through phytotherapy.
Review :
"The Beauty of Botanicals is a truly lovely book, one that feels as though it's been written from the heart as much as from deep knowledge. Tamara Warner's lifelong connection with plants shines through every page, making this a comforting, inspiring read as well as an informative one.
The plant profiles are beautifully balanced, blending history, cultural insight and science with personal observation and gentle storytelling. The illustrations are a useful guide without overpowering the text. I especially loved how accessible the book feels; whether you're new to herbalism or already familiar with plant medicine, it invites you in without ever feeling overwhelming or prescriptive." - Mrs LH - Goodreads
