National Geographic Herbal 100 Herbs From the World's Healing Traditions

National Geographic Herbal: 100 Herbs From the World's Healing Traditions explores 100 herbs used in healing traditions around the world, blending traditional knowledge with current science. Written by the executive director of the American Herbalists Guild, this illustrated guide covers familiar plants like dandelion, rosemary, garlic, and chamomile alongside less familiar herbs such as ashwagandha, Japanese knotweed, and shatavari. It also examines the cultural traditions, conservation concerns, and science behind the plants people use.

Why You’ll Love This:

• Introduces 100 herbs, from familiar kitchen plants to traditional medicinal herbs

• Explores the healing properties and uses of herbs and spices, including turmeric and ginger

• Connects traditional knowledge with current scientific understanding

• Highlights herbal practices from Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions, Latin American curanderismo, and Gullah Geechee communities

• Features vintage botanical illustrations and contemporary plant photography

Discover the history, science, and cultural knowledge behind the plants that have shaped herbal traditions around the world.