"Astragalus root. Ginseng. Lavender. Milk thistle. Watercress. These are just a few of the thousands of herbal and natural substances that are believed to have medicinal or healing properties. Do homeopathic therapies and herbal supplements really work as claimed? While it is commonly believed that all herbs are healthy and useful, some herbs have the potential to harm, especially when used in conjunction with certain medications.
Holistic veterinarian and herbalist Randy Kidd explains how cats can be treated for a variety of ailments--including calming nerves or getting rid of parasites--using only herbs. Illustrations.
Herbalist Jethro Kloss, well-known since the 1930s and one of America's original natural nutritionists, offers the most comprehensive herbal reference guide to help lead you to your optimum health. This acknowledged classic discusses natural healing methods, including herbs and a healthful vegetarian diet, and advocates a life lived in harmony with the laws of health and nature. This beautifully re-designed edition features a treasure trove of herbal medicine, natural cures and home remedies."The first wealth is health." Learn what nutritionists and healthypeople know in order to live the healthiest and happiest life--not to mention increase your longevity. A classic guide to herbal medicine, Back to Eden: Healthful Herbs features natural foods and home remedies that underscore the fundamental principle that true healing consists of a return to natural habits of living.
From tinctures to ease tummy aches to elixirs to enhance energy, making your own remedies from easy-to-find herbs can be a satisfying and pleasurable way to connect with nature and your family's health. While entering the "herb world" can be intimidating—many of today's herb books are filled with cultivation tables, harvest techniques, dye charts, and aromatherapy guidelines—The Essential Herbal for Natural Health provides a welcome entry point for those wishing to experience the beauty and simplicity of natural herbal remedies safely. By focusing on just thirteen foundation herbs, you can easily jump into the world of herbs while still creating a wide range of remedies and recipes. With something for everyone in the family—men, women, and children—these simple recipes can be made to cure coughs, calm anxiety, moisturize skin, and more.
Access the most reliable information on herbs and alternative medicines from trusted author, Linda Skidmore-Roth, in Mosby's Handbook of Herbs and Natural Supplements! Reviewed by nurses and herbalists alike, this authoritative resource presents herb and supplement profiles in a convenient, A-Z format for fast reference. This edition's updated, streamlined design helps you find information quickly, and a new systematic pregnancy and breastfeeding classification offers the latest guidelines for this special client population. - Detailed monographs for 300 commonly used herbal products and natural supplements include vital information on the products you'll encounter with your clients. - Updated references and information from new studies make this a reliable source for herbal content. - Alert icons warn you of potentially dangerous reactions that could threaten your clients' health. - Popular Herb, Pregnancy, and Pediatric icons help you find relevant content quickly for common herbs and herbs for special populations. - Quick-reference format presents consistent monographs for each herb and makes it easy to find the information you need. - Herbal Resource appendix, Drug/Herb Interaction appendix, Pediatric Herbal Use appendix, and a list of abbreviations provide essential resources and expanded herbal material in one convenient spot. - A comprehensive index of herbal terms allows you to look up an herb by its common or scientific name, as well as by condition. - A pregnancy classification system from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration allows you to analyze herbs individually and provides a consistent formula to decide which herbs should be used. - Updated content throughout includes the latest uses, actions, dosages, contraindications, side effects/adverse reactions, interactions, pharmacology, alerts, and references. - Pediatric Herbal Use appendix covers uses, guidelines, and expanded pediatric and adolescent information for 32 herbs. - Drug/Herb Interaction appendix lists known drug and herb interactions for herbs included in the handbook to ensure client safety.
"...set[s] forth his method of natural self healing based on herbs, a diet that used no meat, dairy products, or eggs, and a life in harmony with the laws of health and nature. He opposed the use of sugar, spices, pepper, mustard, vinegar, and fermented foods. He recommended the use of soymilk in numerous healing diets and considered it far better than cow's milk. " -- www.SoyinfoCenter.com.
A creative blend of information, projects, activities, preparations, colour-in artwork, stories, songs, lore and interesting herbal tidbits. This book will help parents and their children learn about herbs.
Nurture and Heal with Nature’s Herbal Wonders This complete guide will get you growing, harvesting, using, and healing with herbs — the world’s oldest and most effective natural medicines. Popular health writer Dr. Michelle Schoffro Cook profiles thirty-one common and easy-to-grow (or readily available) herbs, sharing scientific discoveries about their usefulness and offering more than one hundred easy ways to use them in delicious recipes, healing teas, and soothing body treatments. With Be Your Own Herbalist, you’ll discover ways to delight body and mind as you incorporate Mother Nature’s medicines into daily life, where they nurture and protect.
