The Complete Language of Herbs: A Definitive and Illustrated History (Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia)

Name: The Complete Language of Herbs: A Definitive and Illustrated History (Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia)
Price: 3.99 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (134 reviews)
Author: S. Theresa Dietz

by S. Theresa Dietz

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4.8 (134)

4.8 stars from 134 reviews

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Last checked: May 21, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You grow your own herbs and want to understand the deeper history and folklore behind what's in your garden.
You're drawn to Victorian herbalism, plant magic, and the symbolic language of botanical traditions.
You cook, plan events, or arrange flowers and appreciate reference books you'll actually display on your shelf.

Maybe not for you if...

You want recipes or practical growing guides; this is about meaning and history, not horticulture instructions.
You're sceptical of folklore and herbalism and prefer hard science over cultural symbolism.
You prefer reading cover to cover; this is a dip-in reference book designed for browsing, not narrative flow.

About this book

The Complete Language of Herbs is a comprehensive encyclopedia covering over 500 herbs and spices. Each entry includes the herb or spice's scientific and common names, characteristics, and historic meanings and powers drawn from mythology, medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry. Entries are accompanied by full-color illustrations. The book draws on the tradition of floriographies—Victorian-era dictionaries of symbolic flower meanings used to communicate unspoken emotions. Author S. Theresa Dietz compiled this reference by consulting historic sources to reveal the secrets and powers of common and lesser-known herbs and spices from around the world. The book features two indexes: one organized by common herb and spice name, and another organized by meaning. It is part of the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series, which offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on topics including birthday astrology, dream interpretation, astrological self-care practices, and the stories behind signs and symbols.

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