Bursting with interesting and beneficial information, this book guides the reader through the many uses of herbs in healing mind, body, and spirit. Herbalist Elisabeth Brooke explains where, when, and how to collect herbs; how to dry, store, and prepare them; and how to use them for physical, emotional, and ritual purposes. She also traces their mythological history, astrological significance, and main chemical components and offers recipes for food, drinks, and medicines.