When workmen excavating the ruins of Pompeii eagerly gathered the native medicinal plants growing there, Jashemski discovered that this was another example of the continuity of life in the shadow of Vesuvius. Many of the plants used for herbal medicine around Pompeii today are the same ones that ancient authorities such as Pliny the Elder and Dioscorides recommended for treating the same types of disorder. In this book, Jashemski presents an herbal of 36 medicinal plants, most of them known to the ancients and still ...
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When workmen excavating the ruins of Pompeii eagerly gathered the native medicinal plants growing there, Jashemski discovered that this was another example of the continuity of life in the shadow of Vesuvius. Many of the plants used for herbal medicine around Pompeii today are the same ones that ancient authorities such as Pliny the Elder and Dioscorides recommended for treating the same types of disorder. In this book, Jashemski presents an herbal of 36 medicinal plants, most of them known to the ancients and still employed today. She describes each plant's contemporary medicinal uses and compares them to ancient practices as recorded in literary sources. Scientific, English and Italian names and the plant's mythological associations complete the entries which are accompanied by full-page portraits of each plant.
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Good. Minimal signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. May contain highlighting and or writing. May be missing dust jacket. May not include supplemental materials. May be a former library book.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
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VG to VG- in na jacket. Some rubbing & edgewear; small creases at edges/corners; few spots on bottom edge; some yellowing; previous owner's label inside; otherwise overall clean & tight. 107 pages.
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Very Good. Size: 10x7x0; Very good book in good dust jacket. Signed by Wilhelmina Feemster Jashemski (author) and Victoria I (illustrator). First edition. Jacket has some fading on the spine. Jacket is protected by a mylar cover. Text block is unmarked. Spine is well bound.