In recent years, interest in herbal remedies and
what are some-times known as alternative
treatments has been growing rapidly. This book
is a guide to the healing power of native plants
and herbs in Iceland.

Medicinal Plants of
Iceland was first published 20 years ago and has
since become a classic handbook on herbal
medicine in Iceland. In this revised and updated
edition, all native medicinal plants are
covered, with detailed information on their
healing properties, applications, dosages and
traditional uses. The book also includes
directions on how to gather and prepare wild
medicinal plants, and the reader is taught how
to make preparations such as herbal teas,
poultices and salves.

Arnbjörg Linda
Jóhannsdóttir studied herbal medicine and later
Chinese medicine and acupuncture in England. She
has worked extensively as a herbalist and
acupuncturist both in Iceland and abroad.