The MacDonald Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices - Gualtiero Simonetti

A complete reference guide to herbs and spices from all over the world with 150 colour photographs. 

This book illustrates and describes more than 280 aromatic plants, listing their properties and uses from plants for infusions such as tea and coffee to plants containing aromatic oils.

The plants are divided into two groups, tropical and those from temperate zones. The entries are accompanied by a full colour photograph and description listing the main characteristics and uses, together with advice on how to grow them. This practical guide is an invaluable aid to healthy living when the importance of herbs and spices (a natural source rich in gastronomic and therapeutic properties) is once more being discovered.

The Macdonald Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices is the complete reference to plants that can be used medicinally and aesthetically as well as the many ways in which they are used the world over to flavour, improve and vary everyday food.