Paradisi in Sole (Paradisus Terrestris), is a beautiful early modern English horticultural book written by John Parkinson and published in 1629. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was a prominent English botanist and apothecary. Born in Nottinghamshire, he began his career as an apprentice apothecary in London. His dedication and expertise led him to become the personal apothecary …
The Volatile Oils Volume 1 Volume 2 Unlocking Nature’s Aromatic Treasury: Exploring “The Volatile Oils” by Gildemeister and Hoffmann In the world of natural remedies and herbal medicine, few resources have stood the test of time like “The Volatile Oils” by Gildemeister and Hoffmann. Originally published in the early 20th century, this two-volume set remains …
The Yellow Gentian Gentiana lutea, the Yellow Gentian A Bitter Pill to Swallow! Our Logo represents a classic blue gentian emerging from a book, signifying that our library is dedicated to bringing herbal medicine from all ages and countries to a world-wide audience. The English, and subsequently the Americans, are not fond of bitter foods …
