Herbal Medicine for Beginners

Author: Katja Swift
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1939754941
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 553

Book Description
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.

The Art of Herbal Healing

Author: Ava Green
Publisher: Green Hopex
ISBN: 9781956493009
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
If you want to reconnect with nature and discover the healing power of herbs then keep reading... The truth is... our bodies give us signs to heal imbalances. But if we ignore these signs and ONLY rely on conventional drugs to cover up the symptoms instead of searching for and managing the root cause, it can be a recipe for disaster. You will learn: The ONE Herb You Need to Calm Your Nerves and Anxiety and How to Make It Into a Tincture or Essential Oil and More... How to Make Your Natural First-Aid Kit The Necessity of Understanding the Anatomy of Herbs 14 Effective Ways to Harness the Essence of Herbs 71 Ailments and Their Herbal Remedies at Your Fingertips The Benefits of Herbalism and What's Important for Your Body 40 Herbs Found In America and Europe, How to Grow, Harvest and Use Them A Simple Strategy to Make Your Dream Home Apothecary Into a Reality If you want to get rid of the ailment, you need to find and treat the root cause. That is possible with medicinal herbs, and this book will show you the way! Even if you've never made or tried a home remedy, this guide is so fun and easy to follow that you can start making your own herbal medicine in just 10 days. With The Art of Herbal Healing: Herbalism for Beginners, an expert herbalist, Ava Green, will take you on a unique herbal journey where you will learn how to find science-backed natural remedies for your ailments. To help protect YOU and YOUR family. If you never want to rely on pharmaceuticals again, get it now! Scroll up to the top of the page and select "Add to Cart"

Herbalism for Beginners

Author: Arin Gladstar
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
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!

Herbal Healing for Women

Author: Rosemary Gladstar
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501175556
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 310

Book Description
Simple, safe, and effective herbal home remedies for women of all ages! From menstruation to menopause, learn how to prepare natural treatments for acne, PMS, morning sickness, hot flashes, yeast infections, and more. For centuries women have turned to herbs to cope with a wide variety of health problems and conditions. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, Herbal Healing for Women explains how to create remedies—including teas, tinctures, salves, and ointments—for the common disorders that arise in the different cycles of a woman's life. Covering adolescence, childbearing years, pregnancy and childbirth, and menopause, Rosemary Gladstar teaches how herbs can be used to treat the symptoms of conditions such as acne, PMS, morning sickness, and hot flashes. A complete women's health-care manual, Herbal Healing for Women discusses: -common disorders and the herbs that are effective for treating them -how to select and store herbs -preparation of hundreds of herbal remedies -an alphabetical listing of herbs, including a brief description of the herb, the general medicinal usage, and when necessary, warnings about potential side effects. By explaining the properties of specific herbs and the art of preparation, Rosemary Gladstar demonstrates not only how to achieve healing through herbs but good health as well.

African American Herbalism

Author: Lucretia VanDyke
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1646043529
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
This first-of-its-kind herbal guide takes you through the origins of herbal practices rooted in African American tradition--from Ancient Egypt and the African tropics to the Caribbean and the United States. Inside you'll find the stories of herbal healers like Emma Dupree and Henrietta Jeffries, who made modern American herbalism what it is today. You'll also find a comprehensive herbal guide to the most commonly used herbs--such as aloe, lavender, sage, sassafras, and more--alongside gorgeous botanical illustrations. African American Herbalism is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to explore the medicinal and healing properties of herbs.

The Essential Book of Herbal Medicine

Author: Simon Y. Mills
Publisher: Penguin Mass Market
ISBN: 9780140193091
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 677

Book Description
This is a reference book which combines modern medical principles and traditional medicine into a modern philosophy of herbalism. Beginning with human pathology, this book shows how plants act on the body, and how research has demonstrated that herbs are viable medicines in today's scientific climate. A pharmacology describes the active constituents of plants, while a materia medica describes over 200 plants and shows how to recognize them, prepare them and use them for healing purposes.

The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook

Author: James Green
Publisher: Crossing Press
ISBN: 0895949903
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
THE HERBAL MEDICINE-MAKER'¬?S HANDBOOK is an entertaining compilation of natural home remedies written by one of the great herbalists, James Green, author of the best-selling THE MALE HERBAL. Writing in a delightfully personal and down-home style, Green emphasizes the point that herbal medicine-making is fundamental to every culture on the planet and is accessible to everyone. So, first head into the garden and learn to harvest your own herbs, and then head into your kitchen and whip up a batch of raspberry cough syrup, or perhaps a soothing elixir to erase the daily stresses of modern life.

The Intimate Herbal

Author: Marie White
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1623176646
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
All-natural reproductive wellness remedies for the modern herbalist: an inclusive guide to making herbal infusions, tinctures, oils, and powders to enhance pleasure and sexual health. In an empowering, accessible, and inclusive guide, herbalist Marie White shows readers of all genders how to enhance sexual and reproductive health through plant medicine. A must-have for those looking to revitalize intimacy with the special touch of medicinal herbs--and a few selected seaweed and fungi--The Intimate Herbal includes tried-and-tested protocols rooted in an intersectional, non-binary approach to holistic health, herbal healing, and supporting the body through physical stress. Readers will learn how to address and treat specific conditions; what not to try at home; and all about: • The foundations of intimate herbalism: The history of herbalism for sexual and reproductive health--and why it works. • Becoming an intimate herbalist: An introduction to terminology, types of extracts and remedies, solvents and ratios, and the art of extraction and delivery. • Building an intimate herbal pharmacy: All about intimate herbs and full-spectrum aphrodisiacs--and how to make infusions, decoctions, syrups, powders, herbal baths, oils, salves, and extracts. • Intimate health conditions and herbal protocols: Herbal remedies for breast health, contraception, endometriosis, erectile dysfunction, fertility, hormonal imbalances, libido, lubrication, menopause, menstrual cycles, PCOS, ovarian cysts, prostate health, urinary health, and the vaginal microbiome. With tips on ethical plant-medicine sourcing and a focus on buying herbs that are organic, fair-trade, and local, White brings a sustainable, community-oriented lens to modern herbalism. She shows readers how, why, and when to use herbal medicine to address sexual and reproductive concerns, taking a holistic approach that honors the interconnected nature of our bodies, prioritizes preventive medicine, and promotes a healthy, open relationship to sex and sexual wellness. Appropriate for beginners, DIY natural-medicine makers, and at-home herbalists, this book is also written for clinical herbalists, naturopaths, community health advocates, and complementary and alternative medicine practitioners.

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.

The Modern Herbal Dispensatory

Author: Thomas Easley
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 162317080X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 377

Book Description
The beloved best-selling classic for the modern herbalist—a definitive guide to 250 safe and effective herbal medicines, preparations, and single-herb remedies to make at home. This comprehensive, full-color guide offers detailed and easy-to-follow instructions for making and using approximately 250 all-natural DIY herbal medicines. With practical tips, in-depth preparation techniques, and an inside look at some of the authors’ own favorite formulas, The Modern Herbal Dispensatory walks beginners and advanced herbalists alike through: • The 12 major categories of herbs, from aromatic to sweet • Herbal preparations: the many ways to prepare and use herbs, from capsules and tinctures to standardized extracts and essential oils • Choosing the best dosage form for each category of herb • How to harvest, dry, and use fresh herbs • Extractions: terms, equipment, solvents, and calculations, plus how to extract herbs in water, alcohol, glycerin, and vinegar • Advanced techniques: like percolation extracts, fluid extracts, and soxhlet extracts • Preparations like oil-based extractions, topical applications, concentrates, lozenges, traditional Chinese methods, and more • Formulas and dosages: how to design herbal formulas and use herbs safely and effectively • Herbal insights and need-to-know wisdom, like why different preparations of the same herb affect the body differently; which herbs are medicinal when dry, but could be toxic when fresh; and why beginners typically see more potent results with formulations versus single-herb preparations The text includes multiple appendices, recommendations for further reading, in-depth full-color photo guides, and a helpful index. With advice on herbal preparations for 100+ illnesses and conditions and a comprehensive materia medica, The Modern Herbal Dispensatory is an enduring classic and beloved plant-medicine reference manual for herbalists, natural medicine practitioners, and anyone seeking safe, holistic, at-home care and inexpensive all-natural remedies.