Plants with Benefits: An Uninhibited Guide to the Aphrodisiac Herbs, Fruits, Flowers & Veggies in Your Garden

Are some plants aphrodisiacs, or is that just a myth? Garden expert and plant detective Helen Yoest takes us on a romp through history, lore and ethnobotany to find out how 50 of these plants got their hot reputation - and what modern science has to say about it. Discover which common garden plants and favorite edibles have that something extra, and why. Plants With Benefits is filled with lush photography, growing tips, and recipes for preparing teas, potions and tasty treats for your pleasurable use. Can a plant create feelings of arousal, contentment or receptivity? It looks like the answer is yes. This is the first book about selecting garden plants for their sex appeal.

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Author: Helen Yoest
Publisher: St. Lynn's Press
Published: 01/15/2014
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 7.17h x 7.43w x 0.53d
ISBN: 9780989268806

About the Author
Helen Yoest is an award winning freelance garden writer, scout and stylist for some of the nation's leading shelter magazines. Her work regularly appears in Country Gardens, Getter Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart Living, Southern Living, Carolina Gardener, and many others.