The Language of Plants: A Guide to the Doctrine of Signatures by Julia Graves

Julia Graves introduces the doctrine of signatures, the traditional practice of interpreting plant forms, colors, scents, and other qualities in relation to herbal healing. Combining historical context with practical observation, she explores the sensory and symbolic features through which herbal traditions have understood plants. More than 200 color and black-and-white images support this illustrated study for readers interested in plant observation, herbal history, and the relationship between people and nature.Book details Author: Julia Graves Contributors: Foreword by Matthew Wood Publisher / imprint: Lindisfarne Books Format: Paperback Language: English ISBN-13: 9781584200987 Pages: 368 Publication date: May 15, 2012 Dimensions: 8.6 × 6.9 × 0.9 inches (height × width × thickness)