An Ancient Egyptian Herbal

An Ancient Egyptian Herbal
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Publisher : British Museum Press
Total Pages : 180
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015018294101
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Book Synopsis An Ancient Egyptian Herbal by : Lise Manniche

Download or read book An Ancient Egyptian Herbal written by Lise Manniche and published by British Museum Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The ancient Egyptians were skilled in the use of herbs and spices for medicines, cooking, cosmetics, perfumes, and many other purposes. Drawing on texts written by the Egyptians and their neighbors, and on works by classical authors and the Copts, Lise Manniche has reconstructed an herbal of 94 species of plants and trees used from before the pharaohs to the late Coptic period. Each plant is named in Latin and English, and where known in ancient Egyptian, Greek, and modern Arabic. An account is given of the plants' special properties, with authentic recipes for cosmetics and cures. In her introduction the author discusses the many uses the ancient Egyptians made of herbs and flowers, and the importance of plants for funerary and festive occasions." --Publisher description.


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