Jane Francesca Agnes, Lady Wilde (1821-1896) was an Irish poet and
mother of Oscar Wilde. She wrote under the pseudonym "Speranza" and
famously supported the Irish nationalist movement. She also had a
particular interest in folktales, which she collected. In "Folk
Medicine, Plant Lore, and Healing Plants", Wilde looks at a variety of
natural cures, healing plants, and remedies from Irish folk culture
ranging from love and invisibility potions, to remedies for toothache
and beyond. Contents include: "The Properties of Herbs and Their Use in
Medicine", "Medical Superstitions and Ancient Charms", and "Plants".
Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and
expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume
now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a
specially-commissioned new introduction on folklore.