Author  Niall MacCoitir
Title Irish Wild plants
Publisher / Date The Collins Press (1 Jun 2008)
 
Edition Paperback: 240 pages 23 x 15.4 x 2.6 cm

 
Description In ancient Ireland it was believed there were 365 different parts to the body, and a different plant existed to cure the ailments of each part. After describing the history of herbs in Ireland and traditional herbal medicine, different aspects of plant folklore are examined. Included are their roles in magical protection, their use in charms and spells, plants as emblems in children's games, in Irish place names and folklore cures.
ISBN 9781905172696    
Price €20