The Herbal Apothecary

Author: Dr. JJ Pursell
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604697334
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 293

Book Description
“Perfect for anyone just beginning in herbal medicine.” —Mother Earth Living Start your path to natural wellness with the safe, trusted advice found in The Herbal Apothecary. With the guidance of naturopath JJ Pursell, you will learn how to safely create your own remedies using plants you know and love. Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to plant-based medicine. It features profiles of the 100 of the most important medicinal plants that include information on medicinal uses, identification and cultivation, and recipes for common concerns. Additional information includes step-by-step instructions for making herbal teas, tinctures, compresses, salves, and more. This comprehensive guide includes treatments for men, women, and children that address a variety of concerns including muscle strain, the flu, the common cold, insomnia, anxiety, and much more.

The Witch's Herbal Apothecary

Author: Marysia Miernowska
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
ISBN: 1631597841
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
The Witch’s Herbal Apothecary is a magickal book of recipes, rituals, and materia medica for reconnecting with the power and healing of Earth Magick. Author Marysia Miernowska is the Director of one of California’s most renowned herbal schools and named one of the “top 15 witches on Instagram” (@marysia_miernowska) by Huffington Post. Mother Earth is a living entity that holds great medicine to heal us physically and spiritually. However, in today's modern world, too many of us are separated from this source of nourishment. With the wheel of the year as a framework, you'll begin to understand the currents of nature and how to weave yourself back into this great web of life. Using the plants, seasons, and cycles as your tools, you will be able to tap into the potent Earth Magick of life, death, renewal, and rebirth. In harmony with the seasons, You will learn how to: Grow medicine Harvest from the wild or home garden Process plants Make remedies Each season opens a portal of magick that allows you to harvest the literal and spiritual gifts the Earth is offering at that time. The Witch's Herbal Apothecary will awaken the Witch inherent in every wild soul and guide her into an empowered relationship of healing and magick with the natural world.

The Woman's Herbal Apothecary

Author: JJ Pursell
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
ISBN: 1631594656
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 259

Book Description
The Woman’s Herbal Apothecary is every woman’s lifelong guide to herbal remedies for common health concerns. Novice herbalists and advanced practitioner’s alike will learn how to naturally treat the complete spectrum of women’s concerns, including preventative self-care, life transitions, and common feminine ailments. Learn how to prevent, soothe, and heal without resorting to medical remedies, which are often harsh, costly, and include unpleasant side effects. The Woman’s Herbal Apothecary contains 200 natural remedies, covering the topics of menses, pregnancy, menopause, aging, fibroids, bladder infections, and low libido, among others. The book is conveniently divided into the major cycles of a woman’s life: pre-childbirth, reproductive years, menopause, and beyond. Each section discusses specific physical complaints and how to treat them. You will learn which herbs are the most helpful for each phase of life and which are contraindicated or to be avoided. Master herbalist and naturopathic doctor JJ Pursell provides her own herbal solutions and DIY herbal remedies. The concluding section is divided by specific common health issues in women, such as cardiac disease, thyroid disease, and adrenal dysfunction. With The Woman’s Herbal Apothecary in hand, you are on your way to healing, hormone balance, beauty, longevity, and calm—the natural way.

Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary

Author: Dr. JJ Pursell
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1604698985
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 534

Book Description
“This incredible, in-depth, and easy-to-access resource is a must for all of us who wish to learn more about healing ourselves through the plant world.” —Shiva Rose, actress, activist, and founder of The Local Rose JJ Pursell, the bestselling author of The Herbal Apothecary, is back with a complete, one-stop resource for herbal remedies that heal and nurture the whole family. Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary offers safe, trusted natural remedies written by a board-certified naturopathic physician. It starts with master recipes for tinctures, salves, teas, capsules, oils, washes, and more. Once you understand how to make these basic formulations, you can access the more than 375 specific recipes that address a range of health concerns from the common cold and headaches to insomnia and digestive issues. Comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and beautifully packaged, Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary will become your go-to guide for sustained health and wellness.

The Backyard Herbal Apothecary

Author: Devon Young
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 162414747X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 500

Book Description
Treat Ailments the Natural Way with Plants and Herbs from Your Yard Your garden or neighborhood could hold all the plants and herbs you need to treat everything from respiratory issues to nerve pain to colic using natural remedies that are just as good for your body as they are for the environment. The Backyard Herbal Apothecary is packed to the brim with information on 50 different plants, recipes for 56 remedies and beautiful photography on every page. Devon Young, founder of the holistic lifestyle blog Nitty Gritty Life, is a trained herbalist and is well practiced in developing and implementing herbal remedies. As a result, each of Devon’s recipes is a natural and effective tonic for your health concerns. Use cottonwood to make a salve for achy joints, heal minor bumps and bruises with the common yard daisy, infuse some nettle to make an allergy–season combating tincture and so much more, all using safe and locally foraged plants. Poignant, captivating writing awakens the senses as you learn about the healing quality of each plant and discover how to grow and forage plants and herbs in a safe and sustainable way.

The Herbal Apothecary

Author: Publications International
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781640301054
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Plants are filled with thousands of compounds which can promote our health and well-being. Book provides treatments for common ailments!

Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care

Author: Randy Kidd
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1580171893
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
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.

Native American Herbal Apothecary

Author: Tamaya Kawisenhawe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 213

Book Description
Are harsh artificial medicines stripping your body of its vitality? In the western world today, more people are now addicted to "medicines" than ever before - and suffering harmful effects from these very drugs that were meant to help them. In fact, we're being encouraged to use artificial chemicals to treat almost everything... (Even our children are being medicated just for being energetic) But it wasn't always this way... Long before Europeans arrived in America, generations of Native American's learned the secrets of natural healing. Rather than focussing on treating a single disease, they used a holistic approach to maintain good health and create explosive levels of energy and vitality rarely seen today. And by using plants found in the local environment, they not only avoided the risks associated with artificial compounds, but were able to leverage the power of plants which evolved alongside our own physiology for millions of years. But these secrets were only passed down through the spoken word from one generation to the next. Making them completely inaccessible to the outsider. That is, until now... Today, herbalist Tamaya has transcribed these ancient teachings to help you unlock the benefits of 1,000s of years of health wisdom, with traditional illustrations to make following along easy. She has created the most powerful entry to learning Native American herbalism, including both her trusted encyclopedia and dispensary in one comprehensive bundle. What you'll learn inside: The spiritual history of Native American herbalism - Through immersive stories, you will learn to appreciate the spirituality used by Native Americans in your own practise. Herbalism 101 - Learn how to source, prepare, dry, and store your herbs. This is the hands-on guidance you need to begin your herbal preparations safely. 40+ Native American plant profiles - Discover in depth plant profiles to help identify the most important plants used in herbal remedies, with careful illustrated diagrams. 22 Common ailments - Learn to heal 22 of the most common ailments affecting us today, with positive healing that promotes the full experience of wellbeing. Precise guidance on use - Uncover the precise uses, dosages, and benefits of each remedy to maintain the perfect healthy balance and get the maximum benefit of every concoction. Modern warnings - Updated with important advice on how these remedies might interact with any western medicine, to always keep you and your loved ones healthy and safe. It's time to take control of your health and stop relying on artificial chemicals to treat your ills. Grab a copy today and give your body the gift of true vitality and wellbeing.

Spice Apothecary

Author: Bevin Clare
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1635860849
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 332

Book Description
Spices are universally recognized as a source of flavor and aromatics, but in cultures around the world, these plant parts have a long history as source of medicine. In Spice Apothecary, author Bevin Clare combines her training in herbalism and nutrition to inspire a return to the kitchen spice cabinet for better health and healing. Focusing on 19 common culinary spices that are easy to source and prized for their flavor, this practical guide highlights each spice’s role in supporting wellness goals and delivers creative and impactful ways to incorporate key health-boosting spices into everyday life. To bolster the immune system, chili, garlic, ginger, and mustard are best. Celery seed, parsley, and sage support kidney function, while the respiratory system benefits most from ginger, mint, and thyme. Learn the best way to harness each spice’s medicinal power, the proper way to store spices, and how to determine your daily dose. Then, prepare customized dried spice blends and use them in delicious dips, soups, sauces, and even sweets that deliver flavor and healing. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

The Handmade Apothecary

Author: Kim Walker
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0857835866
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 548

Book Description
Herbs are quite literally everywhere; it is only our ability to recognise their value that has been lost. Vicky and Kim explore the traditional uses of herbs combined with a modern and scientific understanding of a truly holistic approach so that you can use herbs to treat ailments and improve your general wellbeing. The book contains fascinating information about herbs with suggestions of what each herb can be used for. Did you know that daisies infused in oil can be used to reduce bruises? That roses can help grieving and anxiety? Or that elderflower cordial can bring down a temperature? There is also an introduction to each of the body's systems (nervous, respiratory etc.) and which herbs are best for treatments. And of course, the book is peppered with vinegars, balms, oils, tinctures, creams, lotions and syrups to create your own little herbal health kit. Vicky and Kim also encourage people to reconnect with their local environment in addition to growing herbs in their gardens or windowsills. An all-encompassing guide for the beginner, The Handmade Apothecary is filled with guidance, useful tips and tried-and-tested recipes that will inspire people to make their own remedies. Also by Vicky Chown and Kim Walker: The Herbal Remedy Handbook