An A-Z of Plants that describes more than 170 common plants found in Australia and New Zealand, their healing properties and how to make use of them, as well as warnings about when not to use them and possible side effects. A second section, A-Z of Ailments, lists more than 135 common illnesses, together with herbs that can be used to treat them and recommended dosages There is also advice on how to cultivate and harvest herbs and how to prepare herbal remedies.