Book Description
Considered the mother of modern herbalism in North America, Gladstar shares her knowledge and enthusiasm for herbs in this easy-to-understand book with tried-and-true advice for health and energy. Photos.
Author : Rosemary Gladstar
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,19 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Health
ISBN : 9781580174251
Considered the mother of modern herbalism in North America, Gladstar shares her knowledge and enthusiasm for herbs in this easy-to-understand book with tried-and-true advice for health and energy. Photos.
Author : Randy Kidd
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 50,64 MB
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1580171893
Holistic veterinarian Dr. Randy Kidd explains how herbs can be used in the care of dogs. Includes chapters on common dog ailments and how to address them. Illustrations.
Author : Rosemary Gladstar
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 11,46 MB
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 160342640X
Promote vibrant health and radiant beauty, soothe everyday ailments, and ease persistent stress with these simple, natural cures for everything from dry skin and infant colic to cold symptoms and insomnia. Renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar provides 175 proven therapies and herbal remedies that are easy to prepare and safe enough for children. Offering a potent and effective alternative to commercial pharmaceuticals, Gladstar will inspire you to nurture yourself and those you love with nature’s healing herbs.
Author : Editors at Reader's Digest
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 939 pages
File Size : 30,5 MB
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1621453154
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.
Author : Holly Bellebuono
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 30,86 MB
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0834827719
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.
Author : Barbara Theiss
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 11,73 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780892814848
Barbara and Peter Theiss share their knowledge as parents and their professional experience in naturopathy, pharmacology, and herbalism to show how herbal medicine is the safest and most reliable method to care for most of your family's health needs. Includes chapters on healing herbs, emergency first aid, and growing your own herb garden.
Author : Tamara Kircher
Publisher : Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,41 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Herbs
ISBN : 9781552091760
Discusses the therapeutic use of herbs for a variety of ailments, with information on selecting ingredients and preparing remedies.
Author : John Lust
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 16,39 MB
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0486781445
Also known as "The Natural Remedy Bible," The Herb Book provides a comprehensive resource for building a livelier, healthier, happier life. More than 2,000 listings offer remedies for ragged nerves, nightmares, and coughing fits as well as suggestions for adding spice to recipes, coloring fabrics, freshening breath, and a host of other benefits. Complete and concise descriptions of herbs, illustrated by more than 275 line drawings, offer the most comprehensive catalog of "miracle plants" ever published. Written by an expert and pioneer in the field, this easy-to-use reference features three parts. The first presents introductory historical information and background for using the rest of the book. The second part features individual numbered listings of medicinal plants with their botanical descriptions and uses. The third part emphasizes the variety of uses for the plants listed in Part 2, including mixtures for medicinal treatments, nutritious and culinary plants, cosmetic and aromatic purposes, plant dyes, and other applications. The book concludes with a captivating look at plant-related astrology, lore, and legends. Dover (2014) republication of the edition originally published by Benedict Lust Publications, New York, 1974. See every Dover book in print at www.doverpublications.com
Author : Kami McBride
Publisher : Red Wheel
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 14,44 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1573247456
"This edition first published in 2019 by Red Wheel, an imprint of Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC."--Title page verso.
Author : Penelope Ody
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,51 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Herbs
ISBN : 9781564588630
A guide to 60 useful herbs and their use for common disorders specific to different age groups. Each herb is shown and its main therapeutic uses explained.