An Ancient Egyptian Herbal
| Author | : Lise Manniche |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 188 |
| Release | : 1989 |
| ISBN-10 | : UIUC:30112063794231 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis An Ancient Egyptian Herbal by : Lise Manniche
Download or read book An Ancient Egyptian Herbal written by Lise Manniche and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised edition. A reconstructed herbal of 95 species of plants and trees known to be used before, during and after the pharaonic period in Egypt. The author, a skilled Egyptologist, draws on classical and other texts, and explains the special properties of each plant, quoting authentic recipes for cosmetics and remedies. This updated edition includes an extended section on perfume, which draws on the latest research into the ingredients and uses of Egyptian scents.
