Founded in 1673 by the society of Apothecaries, the Chelsea Physic Garden led the world for over 300 years in the research and classification of new plants. Sue Minter examines its history and many notable achievements. It explores the scientific exploration of herbs and the development of apothecaries and pharmacies.
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This book is an excellent introduction to the history of the scientific, upper class exploration of the herbal world though the lens of the Chelsea Physic Garden. The original root of the apothecaries and pharmacies. It gives a great look into how the Chelsea Garden traded plants from overseas in order to create oils and serums for popular consumption. It’s a connection to a global network that many may not realise before picking up the book! It’s a fantastic way to see how some of our modern medications came from within the garden. A great book if you’re interested in the history of herbal medicine- the herbs, the gardens, the classification systems, the politics and trade.
208 pages
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