Looks at the basic principles of herbal medicine and outlines the properties of herbs and herbal combination forumlas for various kinds of ailments and alternative treatments.

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.

Harness the healing powers of herbal medicine with this handy reference guide for beginners. Learn how to grow your own herbs and make plant-based remedies with the definitive guide to herbal wellness. This herb remedies handbook teaches you to make your own natural medicines with over 100 DIY herbal treatments, a directory of over 44 healing herbs, and photo-illustrated step-by-step techniques. Learn to practice herbal medicine at home with this ultimate book of herbs and their uses. Inside, you'll find: A searchable index of herbs, their uses, properties, and other useful notes. Treatments for preventative care for seasonal allergies, common ailments like acid reflux, and mental health concerns like anxiety. Tips to work around common mistakes and debunk common misconceptions. Step-by-step techniques for buying, growing, and making herbal medicine. Make your own powerful herbal medicines with The Practical Herbal Medicine Handbook.

This handbook provides an easy reference guide to the use of herbs as traditional medicines. It reviews single herbs, combinations, syrups, salves, cordials and oils and also cross references by organ system and symptom disorders for ease of look up.

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.

For anyone who wants to learn more about medicinal plants and how to use them at home, Herbal Remedies provides essential information on how to safely use herbal medicines and shows you how to create your own remedies to target common ailments. Covers over 150 of the most popular herbs available Includes a reference section that targets 50 common ailments Features a Directory of Herbs and a Star Rating-System

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