A Pocketful of Herbs

Author: Jekka McVicar
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472959450
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
From rosemary to wild garlic, and hyssop to sea kale, our food would be poorer without the herbs we grow. Jekka McVicar is the expert on herbs and how to get the best from them, and this new pocket book is the go-to guide for chefs and gardeners across the country. In a compact and handy A-Z format, this guide will ensure you get the best out of your herb garden, providing details such as when and where to plant, how hardy each plant is, how to nurture and care for your herbs and what each herb is best used for in the kitchen. Jekka's own photography of the herbs complements the text, providing a quick and colourful reference.

A Pocket Guide to Herbs

Author: Jenny Linford
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405488044
Category : Herbs
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Identifies the most common herbs, with a picture, quick reference box, and informative text for each. Includes information about the history and folklore of herbs and the traditional and contemporary use of herbs.

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.

Herbs

Author: Lesley Bremness
Publisher: DK
ISBN: 9780744059083
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
The quick and easy photographic guide to herbs of the world--for novices and established enthusiasts alike. This compact visual guide features the highest-quality photographs, capturing the unique details of more than 700 plants used by people around the world in cooking, healing, cosmetics, and even pest control. Each herb's entry includes annotated photographs to highlight the herb's distinguishing features, color illustrations showing a typical specimen of the plant or tree, and the plant's natural habitat and native region to help identify it. Discover what each herb is used for, including applications in food preparation, medicine, beauty treatment, aromatherapy, and crafts, while symbols on every page detail which parts of the plant are used. The introduction covers the anatomy of an herb, reveals how herbs have been utilized throughout history, and explains how we use herbs in the modern world, from medicinal uses to the pleasures of a well-kept herb garden, making it an essential reference for anyone interested in exploring their local forest or cultivating herbs.

A Handbook of Native American Herbs

Author: Alma R. Hutchens
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834824221
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 271

Book Description
The author of ‘the bible on herbalism’ returns with a portable guide on North American medicinal herbs—for the professional and amateur herbalist alike Based on the now-classic reference text Indian Herbalogy of North America, this illustrated pocket guide is the perfect companion for those eager to expand their knowledge of herbal healing. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, Alma R. Hutchens walks readers through: • 125 of the most useful medicinal herbs found in North America, and their uses • How to create herbal remedies for common ailments • The herbal traditions of North America and other lands Entries include staples of folk medicine such as echinacea and slippery elm as well as common kitchen herbs—from parsley to thyme to pepper—whose tonic and healing properties are less widely known.

Herbs

Author: Jennie Harding
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785835687
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 323

Book Description
Herbs is a a color guide to herbs and an excellent reference for the budding herbalist. A beautiful and comprehensive guide to the characteristics and curative properties of 130 of the most useful healing herbs.

New Book of Herbs

Author: Jekka McVicar
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780131788763
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
A unique and innovative combination of cookbook, gardening guide, and organic reference, "New Book of Herbs" illustrates how growing and using fresh herbs can enhance one's home, health, and garden.

Jekka's Complete Herb Book

Author: Jekka McVicar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781845093709
Category : Herb gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Jekka McVicar shows how to grow and use herbs, with over 200 culinary ideas and recipes.

Davis's Pocket Guide to Herbs and Supplements

Author: Catherine Ulbricht
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780803623033
Category : Alternative medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
More than 600 entries organized alphabetically with information for each one including the drug name and variations, indications, contraindications, dosing, monitoring and patient education. Adverse drug reactions and life-threatening side effects are highlighted in a second colour.

Pocket Medicinal Herbs

Author: Penelope Ody
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789416162
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
This illustrated guide to healing herbs discusses safe and effective remedies for a wide range of common ailments, from hay fever to insomnia. Clear photographic steps show how natural cures are available to all, and advice on how to grow, harvest, and prepare herbs helps readers become self-sufficient in home medicine. 140 color photos.