Ancient healers understood the power of herbs, and now this beautiful guide gives you the ability to access the therapeutic qualities of these magical plants, too. It takes us on a journey into earth's botanical treasures, revealing how they have served us throughout history. Magnificently photographed profiles explain how herbs soothe, heal, and protect, from ginkgo's capacity to improve memory and cognitive function to hyssop's ability to relieve muscular aches and bruising.