The healing power of herbs

The Green kitchen-wonder: all about herbage, its healing power and its zest

Basil, rosemary and thyme are not only invaluable for adding flavour to dishes, but  also offer many great health benefits in alleviating digestive ailments and colds, lowering cholesterol levels, and acting as a general tonic for our body. Herbs can also be very effective in cases of rheumatoid diseases, such as gout and osteoarthritis. Gabriela Schwarz describes an amazing array of different uses for a wide variety of ailments and offers advice on how to make healthy, delicious meals using common herbs.

Born in 1958, Gabriela Schwarz studied chemistry and is a successful freelance  writer and medical journalist. Her books, which have been widely published, are mainly concerned with health matters.