In a personal tour, David Bellamy sets out to discover the many plants of Britain which have healing qualities. He aims to give the reader a valuable guide, stripping away the myths and legends surrounding individual plants, reintroducing us to once forgotten plants and increasing our knowledge of more modern ones. Bellamy shows how the healing powers of some plants have some scientific basis, and can be related to medicine today. The overall theme of this book is the preservation and conservation of what remains of our native flora.