I like James Wong and always enjoy his columns in newspapers. Husband was dropping off some stuff in our usual charity shop and spotted this book, based on a BBC series and published a long time ago (2009) and he bought it for me. I don't do beauty stuff. Haven't even worn make-up since the 1970s. Don't see the point and I don't like the artificial look.
Anyway, this book is interesting. You can make a varicose vein treatment out of conkers. (Don't ingest.) Juniper is good for urinary tract infections and can lower blood pressure. I'm glad that I don't suffer from nearly all of the complaints/diseases the book gives you cures for. But it really is fascinating to learn so much about plants most of us take for granted.
We bought seeds yesterday so I can make a start on my container herb garden. Parsley can cure wind as well as being an insect repellent. Wow, I never knew that. How have I survived so long without this type of information?
