Nicholas Culpeper Livres

Focusing on the intersection of astrology and medicine, this book serves as a companion to Culpeper's renowned work on herbal remedies. It encapsulates the insights of a dedicated healer who practiced during a tumultuous period in England. Culpeper's expertise, drawn from his studies and experiences during the English Civil War, is reflected in the text, which maintains the original spelling and punctuation. Published posthumously, it offers a unique perspective on the astrological influences on health, showcasing Culpeper's innovative approach to healing.

From Amara Dulcis to Yarrow, All-Heal to Viper's Bugloss, Culpeper's Complete Herbal and English Physician Enlarged offers remedies for all ills known to Seventeenth century society. Together with the alphabetical section on herbs, their provenance and properties, there is The English Physician and Family Dispensary, which provides an astrologo-physical discourse of the human virtues in the body of man. Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654) studied at Cambridge and became an apothecary, physician and astrologer in London. Whilst only the imprudent would follow his dictates today without question, the Herbal remains a fascinating historical treatise, and stands as a monument to botanical and medical science.

This little book of remedies has been compiled from the writings of Nicholas Culpeper whose 17th-century Complete Herbal and English Physician were popular in many households until late into the 19th century. The A-Z of complaints with suggested remedies include asthma, piles and vomiting.

Culpeper's Herbal is a classic text that has been in print ever since its first publication over 350 years ago, during the reign of Elizabeth I. From Adder's Tongue to Yarrow, each of the 411 herbs is described in detail, along with its 'government and virtues', remedies and cautions.

From Artichoke to Rhubarb- Vine to Hawthorn- The Complete Herbal provides the most comprehensive listings of herbs and their uses in existence. First published over 350 years ago by herbalist and apothecary Nicholas Culpeper, this encyclopedic guide had an extensive impact on modern holistic medicine. This includes his description of the qualities of foxglove, later used to treat heart conditions. In this illustrated edition, over 400 herbs are described in detail, along with their 'government and virtues', remedies, and cautions. Although much of the medical advice must be taken with a pinch of salt, the engaging tone, enthusiasm, and expertise of the author are irresistible and highly entertaining.

In this classic work, Nicholas Culpeper offers a comprehensive guide to the medicinal properties of English herbs. He not only describes the plants and their uses, but also provides astrological and theological insights into their healing powers. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in herbal medicine or the history of medical practices.