James is an ethnobotanist in simple terms he is a scientist who studies how people use plants. Culpepers complete herbal by nicholas culpeper grow your own drugs by. Its been a fascinating series, with lots of case studies which support the natural remedies. The first thing i need to say about grow your own drugs is that this book is. The series demonstrated a number of natural remedies sourced from plants. James wong, grow your own drugs was a television show on bbc2 in the uk starting around march 2009. In his book, wong looks at plants as bright chemical factories. James has 2 bestselling books grow your own drugs and a year with james wong. Fantastically easy recipes for natural remedies and beauty treats 1st by wong, james isbn. Grow your own drugs ethnobotanist james wong believes there is no reason to always use conventional medicines when you. James wong won a scholarship to the university of bath and went on to train at the royal botanical gardens, kew and the university of kent, where he graduated with a distinction in ethnobotany. At the age of 27, wong became the presenter of his own awardwinning bbc.
Grow your own drugs by james wong best gardening books. Buy the book james wong is back, putting his ethnobotanical expertise to use once again, with over 100 new, natural. Research from around the world has shown that spraying this on the leaves of various fruit crops during ripening can not only improve the size but also the flavour and antioxidant content of the harvest. Grow your own drugs by james wong hardcover harpercollins. Easy recipes for natural remedies and beauty treatments by james wong. A year with james wong james wong whether youre fed up with your hormones, worried about your babys nappy rash, your partner is prone to a sorethroat, or legwaxing is proving just too expensive to maintain, grow your own drugs. Graduating with a masters of science degree in ethnobotany in 2.
Grow your own drugs by james wong overdrive rakuten. It is published by collins and its isbn is 00073076. James presents the bbc daytime coverage of the rhs chelsea flower show and has been involved in a number of other productions including, grow your own drugs, countryfile, gardeners world, gardeners. In his first primetime show, grow your own drugs, james cooks up homemade herbal remedies, offering an alternative to overthecounter medicines for a variety of common ailments as well as some great beauty fixes to make you feel fabulous.
James wong, an ethnobotanist, presents the series and takes the view that people should start making their own remedies in order to save money and feel healthier plus providing simple remedies. James is an ethnobotanist in simple terms, he is a scientist who studies how people use plants. Using the flowers, fruit, roots, trees, vegetables and. James wong, an ethnobotanist, presents the series and takes the view that people should start making their own remedies in order to save money and feel healthier plus providing simple remedies to everyday ailments. Grow your own drugs1st edition by james wong, james womg hardcover, published 2009 by bbc books isbn. James wong, kewtrained botanist and author of grow your own drugs and homegrown revolution, has released a new book called how to eat better this interesting and educational book by james wong reveals the facts behind the nutrition hiding within our garden produce, with facts backed by science rather than fiction. Grow your own drugs waterstones paperback exclusive by james wong 2009. James wong cookbooks, recipes and biography eat your books. James wong is a kewtrained botanist, science writer and broadcaster based in london, england. With easy recipes using ingredients grown in your window box or the local market, ethnobotanist james wong shows you how easyand cheapit is to make simple. He is the author of the bestselling books grow your own drugs and.
Hormone therapy the scent of jasmine flowers is provided by the natural plant defence hormone, methyl salicylate. Buy grow your own drugs by james wong online from the works. Buy grow your own drugs first edition by wong james isbn. He lives in london where he obsessively trials new species in his tiny garden. Jamess new book, 10aday the easy way includes fuss free recipes and talks simple science to help transform your health by increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables you eat each day. Easy recipes for natural remedies and beauty fixes. James wong is a kewtrained botanist and bbc presenter, working on the awardwinning show grow your own drugs and regularly appearing on countryfile and our food. His research has taken him to highland ecuador, as well as to china and java. Grow your own drugs by james wong, 97800073075, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. James wong, an ethnobotanist, presents the series and takes the view that. The recipes in wongs book offer remedies for a wide range of ailments from sore throats to hot flashes to head lice. Grow your own drugs is the accompanying book to the bbc series by james wong. In his new book, grow your own drugs, ethnobotanist james wong helps you tap into the ancient healing powers of plants to alleviate modern ailments. Grow your own drugs is a british television documentary series, first broadcast on bbc two, exploring the many remedies which can be provided by plants.
This hardback book is beautifully laid out and gives clear and easy to follow instructions on how to make your own lotions and potions for common ailments and beauty treatments. Whether youre fed up with your hormones, worried about your babys nappy rash, your partner is prone to a sorethroat, or legwaxing is proving just too. See all books authored by james wong, including grow your own drugs. Easy recipes for natural remedies and beauty treats, and how to eat better. Get to know michael mosley and james wong, the hosts of food delicious science. A year with james wong offers over 100 great new remedies to soothe all manner of common conditions and beauty problems whenever they might flare up. Easy recipes for natural remedies and beauty fixes, a tiein with the television show. Grow your own drugs a year with james wong youtube. Wong, a wellknown ethnobotanist and bbc star, has compiled a list of 100 plants and their parts fruit, vegetables, trees, shrubs, roots, herbs, flowers. The top 100 plants to grow or get to treat arthritis, migraines, coughs and more. James wong books list of books by author james wong. We provide a great set of publications about gardening, permaculture, selfsufficiency, australian bush foods, medical herbs, sustainability, environment and ecofriendly ideas. Whether youre fed up with your hormones, worried about your babys nappy rash, your partner is prone to a sorethroat, or legwaxing is proving just too expensive to maintain, grow your own drugs. In early 2010, a follow up to grow your own drugs was published grow your own drugs.
Search for library items search for lists search for. Wong became the presenter of his own 6part television series grow your own drugs in march 2009. A year with james wong, which features 100 more natural remedies and recipes. Yes, the title does conjure up images of pot plants and basements with grow lights, but james wong s new book is about those medicinal plants that may already be sprouting in your yard. He is the author of the internationally bestselling books grow your own drugs and homegrown. Grow your own drugs a year with james wong hardcover. Whether youre struggling with insomnia, the kids have eczema, or your partner is feeling under the weather, this book could have the answer. A year with james wong offers over 100 great new remedies to soothe all manner of common. He trained at the royal botanical gardens, kew and gained an msc in ethnobotany from the university of kent, graduating with distinction. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. James has two bestselling books, grow your own drugs. Graduating with a master of science degree in ethnobotany in. Grow your own drugs hardcover november 7, 2009 by james wong author. Grow your own drugs by james wong ok, this series had me shouting at the screen at points some of it struck me as mad, bad and dangerous.
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