Craft a soothing aloe lotion after an encounter with poison ivy, make a dandelion-burdock tincture to fix sluggish digestion, and brew up some lavender-lemon balm tea to ease a stressful day. In this introductory guide, Rosemary Gladstar shows you how easy it can be to make your own herbal remedies for life’s common ailments. Gladstar profiles 33 common healing plants and includes advice on growing, harvesting, preparing, and using herbs in healing tinctures, oils, and creams. Stock your medicine cabinet full of all-natural, low-cost herbal preparations.
Learn to make natural remedies and heal yourself and your loved ones with Herbal Medicine For Beginners. Discover how to craft herbal remedies and treat common ailments with the easy-to-find herbs in Herbal Medicine for Beginners, and pursue a summer hobby that is both enjoyable and beneficial. Get the information and the instructions you need with this easy-to-navigate guide, featuring basic healing plants, techniques to prepare and preserve them, and methods to apply them. Learn how to heal with summer herbs and other medicinal plants with: Herbal medicine in four steps—what herbs you need, how to source and store herbs, how to work safely with herbal medicine, and how to make herbal remedies. Herb profiles—specific information about 35 essential plants, what each treats, and how to work with them. Remedies for common ailments—59 common ailments and 104 different herbal remedies; easy steps to treat different conditions with plants listed in the herb profiles section. Get the skills to confidently craft your own plant-based medicine with Herbal Medicine for Beginners.
“Guides you step by step through the how and why of medicinal herbs in a down to earth and experienced manner.” —Susanna Reppert Brill, The Rosemary House, Mechanicsburg, PA Ever wondered about the benefits of dandelion, chickweed, and elder? Healing Herbs is an essential reference for the beginning herbalist, featuring 20 common herbs, many of which are considered weeds, that can often be found in hedgerows, meadows, and wild places. Along with medicinal information, this book includes traditional folklore and fortifying recipes for each edible or medicinal plant, and plenty of easy-to-follow instructions to help fill a backyard herbalist’s medicine chest with remedies to keep the whole family happy and healthy. Healing Herbs is conveniently organized by plant, making it easier for the home herbalist to find, identify, and use healing plants from the backyard. Herbalist Tina Sams identifies the twenty most common and healthful herbs and over one hundred natural remedies that are easy, inexpensive, and effective. This illustrated guide is fundamental for any nature-lover’s library “The Healing Power of Herbs is a lovely, insightful introduction into the wonderful world of herbs and herbal healing. One finds all of the essential information and more including intelligent discussions on herb safety, herb gardening, herbal preparation, and remedies for common ailments. The author’s message is to reinforce the realization that while powerful, herbs are all around us and they are our allies in health.” —Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist author of Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs
A resource organized by body system lists the key herbal remedies available, their uses, and cautionary advice, in a book that includes full-color photos, a glossary and several thematic indexes.
Tired of getting your body intoxicated with chemical medicinal products? Do you want to know how to get a healthy lifestyle, diet and create a first aid kit using herbs you might already have in your kitchen? In this book, Easy Herbalism, we will introduce you to 16 of the most common medicinal herbs that have been used for hundreds of years. We will discuss how to identify these herbs in the wild, talk about how they were used by our ancestors, and explain how to create medicinal preparations that can be used in the herbal first aid kit, including when and how to use them. Of the herbs that are listed in this book, you have probably heard of all of them before, others you might not be as familiar with. There is also a sort of satisfaction in knowing where your remedies come from and taking control of your own wellness from growing the herbs through to preparing the herbal remedies.There is so much to learn about herbs and what they can do for us: - lots of medicinal preparations to make with your own herbs- the effective properties of some of the most common herbs - a super useful list of healthy recipes to improve your diet with herbs- how to create your own herbal medicine cabinet- how to make and use herbal medications to set up your first aid kitYou may even have some of these herbs growing in your yard as weeds right now and not even know it. From just a few of these herbs, it is possible to soothe burns, calm insect bites, and allergic reactions, reduce fever, ease sore muscles and so much more!Do you want to start using mother nature's pharmacy to get a healthy lifestyle and cure yourself and your whole family? Scroll up and click the buy now button!
Create a successful herb garden at home this summer with this beginner-friendly guide One of the best things about herbs is that you don't need a large plot of land—or even any outdoor space at all—to grow them successfully. Whether you're envisioning a small container garden in a sunny window or a raised bed in your yard, Herb Gardening for Beginners provides all the information you need to cultivate herbs for a wide range of purposes. Taking up herb gardening can be a beneficial and relaxing summer hobby. You'll find step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting guidance for every stage of the process, from planning your garden to harvesting and using your herbs. Intro to herb gardening—Learn the benefits and uses of herbs, different planting options, essential gardening tools, and indispensable tips for success. Herb profiles—Find detailed breakdowns of 40 common herbs, including seeding information; mature plant size; light, water, and soil requirements; major uses; and safety considerations. 80 recipes—From a Bee Balm Sore Throat Remedy and an All-Purpose Lemon Verbena Cleaner to Turkey Nettle Pot Pie and Caraway Soda Bread, discover all sorts of practical uses for your homegrown herbs. Start a new summer activity and discover the culinary and medicinal power of homegrown herbs with help from Herb Gardening for Beginners.
Using medicinal herbs as a food source has been proven to reduce pain and treat diseases. Studies show that a variety of herbal extracts alone can produce up to 1000-fold differences in antioxidant levels among different herbs. Of the most dried culinary herbs tested, sage, oregano, Rosemary, basil, thyme, peppermint and clove are proving to be beneficial. Studies also show that these herbs are highly effective in combating chronic pain and improving immune system function. Some studies even indicate that they are able to slow or reverse the affects of aging. The effectiveness of medicinal herbs in providing relief from pain can extend beyond our bodies' ability to heal itself. As our society becomes busier and lives become more stressful, we are unable to find time to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Studies show that taking regular small doses of medicinal herbs can reduce stress by allowing people to reduce their exposure to harmful environmental influences like tobacco smoke and air pollution. Taking three to five small-dose ingestion of medicinal herbs each day can help to regulate blood pressure and ease muscle tension. As a result, patients who suffer from chronic pain may be able to lessen or eliminate their medication. In order for our bodies to function properly, it is important to consume a diet rich in healthy living nutrients. But because so many meals nowadays are filled with unhealthy ingredients, it is nearly impossible to avoid picking up a little junk at any of the fast food chains. Fortunately, some companies have recognized the need to improve their product choices and offer healthier selections to make up for the increased health risk of eating unhealthy foods. Many major grocery stores now offer a choice of organic and natural foods to enhance healthy living. In addition, many health food stores sell a variety of fresh herbs and spices to add to one's favorite recipes. Because people often turn to medicinal herbs for treatment of certain conditions, it is important to become educated about how to use these products wisely. Medicinal herbs vary in effects and healing power based on their specific chemical compositions. Herbs such as St. Johns Wort and Skullcap are highly effective for relieving stress and depression, but they are also powerful in regulating mood and stimulating the brain. Similarly, Passion flower, lemon balm and data can be very effective in treating a range of emotional and mental disorders including anxiety, depression and mood disorders. Some herbs can also help to promote weight loss.
The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects focuses on presenting current scientific evidence of biomolecular ef
Expert herbalist Maria Noël Groves has advice for budding herb gardeners: grow just what your body needs! In Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies, Groves provides 23 specially tailored garden plans for addressing the most common health needs, along with simple recipes for using each group of herbs. For chronic stomach problems, marshmallow, plantain, rose, fennel, and calendula make the perfect medicine, with recipes for tummy tea and gut-healing broth. Whether the need is for headache relief, immune support, stress relief, or a daily tonic, readers will learn the three to six herbs that are most effective and how to plant, harvest, and care for each one. In all of Groves’s plant suggestions, the emphasis is on safe, effective, easy-to-grow herbs that provide abundant harvests and can be planted in containers or garden beds.
This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways. This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know? · Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths · Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol · Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials · Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid Known for alleviating common ailments, herbs are an ancient natural wonder—herbs are hotter than ever. Extremely informative and fascinating, this book will help you find which herb can treat various complaints. Throughout the guide are instructions for bursting-with-flavor recipes, health-care products, decorative craft ideas, insect repellents, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and much more.
