Herbs were once the only source of medicine available to many people, and this book opens by tracing the history of their use, and it shows how to design and plant a herb garden or container with plants suitable for treating specific health issues.

The second section of the book is arranged according to ailment such as sore throats, insomnia, and sunburn. The symptoms are described, together with methods of safe herbal treatment.

Finally, an A–Z visual directory catalogues the herbs, their active properties and uses. Each is illustrated photographically, and the medicinal value of each is described.