A lifelong naturalist describes a wide range of tea-making herbs and gives instructions for their preparation and use.

Herbal teas have their own characteristic virtues. Some are slightly stimulating, others are tonics or refreshing alternatives which, given time, can put an out of gear system back to complete health.

Many lift melancholy and depression; some are soothing and induce quiet sleep, or act as daytime tranquillizers; others alleviate pain, or clear the skin, or act as mild digestives.