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. Grow your own drugs is the accompanying book to the bbc series by james wong. The top 100 plants to grow or get to treat arthritis,migraines, coughs and more. 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. Like the first book, it contains over 100 new remedies for a wide spectrum of maladies, but unlike the first one, it contains a seasonal planner so you know what to grow when. Grow your own drugs non fiction james wong hardback.
Its been a fascinating series, with lots of case studies which support the natural remedies. Grow your own drugs whether youre struggling with insomnia, the kids have eczema, or your partner is feeling under the weather, this book could have the answer. The top 100 plants to grow or get to treat arthritis, migraines, coughs and more wong, james. Grow your own drugs a year with james wong used hardcover. James wong is back, putting his ethnobotanical expertise to use once again, with over 100 new, natural, cheap and easy remedies, showing you and those around you how to have a fantastically healthy year. He trained at the royal botanic gardens in london, and hes written a medicinal recipe book called grow your own drugs, an offshoot of his bbc television series. Yes, the title does conjure up images of pot plants and basements with grow lights, but james wongs new book is about those medicinal plants that may already be sprouting in your yard. Gardening books by ethnobotanist, author and uk television presenter james wong. The majority of his top 100 plants he lists in the back section of his book, grow your own drugs.
Easy recipes for natural remedies and beauty fixes by james wong trade cloth at the best online prices at ebay. Here is a quick description and cover image of book grow your own drugs. Feb 18, 2011 many of the drugs wong talks about are easy to grow as easy as keeping a bunch of basil or mint in glasses of water on a kitchen window sill. We provide a great set of publications about gardening, permaculture, selfsufficiency, australian bush foods, medical herbs, sustainability, environment and ecofriendly ideas. Jan 01, 2009 grow your own drugs is the accompanying book to the bbc series by james wong.
Easy recipes for natural remedies and beauty fixes james wong. He joined bbc1s countryfile team when the show moved to its new sunday evening slot in april 2009 and he has presented films on extreme tree hunting, guerilla gardening, mistletoe auctions. Sold by prime delivery super fast and sent from amazon fulfillment. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Apr, 2009 grow your own drugs by james wong bbc books.
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. With easy recipes ethnobotanist james wong shows how to make simple creams, salves, teas and much, much more from the stuff growing in your window box, the lo. Infuse one chamomile teabag in boiling water and continue reading this book. Grow your own drugs a year with james wong youtube. A year with james wong, which features 100 more natural remedies and recipes. You saw the title and hoped you were going to learn how to turn your home into a skunk farm. Wong, a wellknown ethnobotanist and bbc star, has compiled a list of 100 plants and their parts fruit, vegetables, trees, shrubs, roots, herbs, flowers and leaves that offer remedies for a plethora of disorders. 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. See more ideas about books, gardening books, growing food. 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. Many people think of plants as purely ornamental, something to brighten up back gardens and window boxes, but in this sixpart series, ethnobotanist james wo. A year with james wong on your kindle in under a minute.
Easy recipes for natural remedies and beauty fixes, a tiein with the television show. In his innovative and modern handbook, he explains how medicinal plants can alleviate complaints or replace cosmetic products. See all books authored by james wong, including grow your own drugs. Feb 28, 20 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. Easy recipes for natural remedies and beauty fixes di wong, james. Ethnobotanist james wong believes there is no reason to always use conventional medicines when you can find relief from the plants in your. He lives in london where he obsessively trials new species in his tiny garden. Apr 12, 2017 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. 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. It is published by collins and its isbn is 00073076. A year with james wong by james wong james wong is back, putting his ethnobotanical expertise to use once again, with over 100 new, natural, cheap and easy remedies, showing you and those around you how to have a fantastically healthy year.
The perfect accompaniment to the first grow your own drugs. Ginkgo tea for memory 2 tsp dried5 fresh ginkgo leaves per cup. James wong has written a book which i bought after the first episode was shown i really couldnt resist. Grow your own drugs season 1 episode 1 fruit youtube. In early 2010, a follow up to grow your own drugs was published grow your own drugs. 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. Grow your own drugs bbc tv show video food matters. James also demonstrates how a soothing gel for varicose veins can be made from conkers, and how to make a natural deodorant from pine resin. Get to know michael mosley and james wong, the hosts of food delicious science. In the book grow your own drugs james wong combines traditional herbal knowledge with the latest scientific findings. Grow your own drugs james wong new hardcover book natural. Nettle pesto taken from the book grow your own drugs by james wong nettles urtica dioica are packed with nourishing vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll, and help to build up natural immunity and protect from infections after a long winter. 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. See more ideas about ginger for nausea, drugs, papaya face mask.
Easy recipes for natural remedies and beauty fixes by james wong whether youre struggling with insomnia, the kids have eczema, or your partner is feeling under the weather, this book could have the answer. With easy recipes ethnobotanist james wong shows how to make simple creams, salves, teas and. May 15, 2019 in the book grow your own drugs james wong combines traditional herbal knowledge with the latest scientific findings. Add the ginkgo leaves to the cup of freshly boiled water and steep for 10 minutes. Grow your own drugs goodreads meet your next favorite book. Grow your own drugs a year with james wong new hardcover.
Grow your own drugs a year with james wong hardcover. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 05, 2020 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. James wong books list of books by author james wong thriftbooks. So, if youre open to alternative medicines and self reliance, buy it. Jan 01, 2009 buy grow your own drugs first edition by wong james isbn. Fantastically easy recipes for natural remedies and beauty treats hardcover 5 mar. The top 100 plants to grow or get to treat arthritis, migraines, coughs and more. A year with james wong written by james wong which was published in. James has two bestselling books, grow your own drugs and a year with james wong. James wong, grow your own drugs was a television show on bbc2 in the uk starting around march 2009.
Food, food and drink, gardening, health, nonfiction, reference. Many of the drugs wong talks about are easy to grow as easy as keeping a bunch of basil or mint in glasses of water on a kitchen window sill. At the age of 27, wong became the presenter of his own awardwinning bbc two television series grow your own drugs. Mar 16, 2009 grow your own drugs by james wong, 97800073075, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Grow your own drugs a year with james wong new hardcover book. These recipes are taken from the book grow your own drugs, published by harpercollins. 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. If you are interested in this book, you can buy it at.
He is the author of the internationally bestselling books grow your own drugs and homegrown. Feb, 2018 james wong is an ethnobotanist that had a show where he made many recipes for massage oils, acne creams, bath bombs, home remedies and so much more that you can make at home. Fantastically easy recipes for natural remedies and beauty treats. The series demonstrated a number of natural remedies sourced from plants. 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. He shows that you dont have to buy drugs or that you can do without many. With easy recipes ethnobotanist james wong shows how to make simple. Grow your own drugs by james wong used world of books. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Apr 01, 2010 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.
Whether youre struggling with insomnia, the kids have eczema, or your partner is feeling under the weather, this book. Grow your own drugs by james wong books the guardian. James wong born 26 may 1981 is a british ethnobotanist, television presenter and garden designer, best known for presenting the awardwinning television series grow your own drugs and the bbc and pbs series secrets of your food, as well as being a panellist on the longrunning radio 4 series gardeners question time. James wong cookbooks, recipes and biography eat your books. He is the author of the bestselling books grow your own drugs, homegrown revolution and, for mitchell beazley, rhs grow for flavour more than 66,000 copies sold and how to eat better almost 90,000 copies sold. Book, hardcover james wong free shipping shop for more naturopathy books on. Follow the author similar authors to follow grow your own drugs. Buy the book james wong is back, putting his ethnobotanical expertise to use once again, with over 100 new, natural. Wong became the presenter of his own 6part television series grow your own drugs in march 2009.
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