Natural Science

Kew Pocketbooks Medicinal Plants

Editorial: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

ISBN: 9781842468210

Pub: 2025-05-05

From capsicum, peppermint, licorice, and tea tree to the toothache plant and queen’s delight, this Kew Pocketbook is an exploration of some of the most important and commonly used medicinal plants, showcased through forty stunning paintings from the Kew archives. As the vital source behind a vast and varied array of contemporary drugs, these plants have been utilized with life-restoring rewards across the world.