How to use herbs safely -- Sourcing herbs -- Internal remedies -- External remedies -- Culinary herbs -- First aid -- Conditions around the body. Circulatory health; Digestive health; Immunity & infection; Mood & emotions; Muscles, bones & joints; Respiratory health; Skin, hair & nails; Children's health; Men's health; Women's health; Mother & baby -- Latin/common name plant finder -- Sourcing herbs -- Finding a herbalist -- A herbalist's library.
Summary:
A holistic guide to healing common symptoms for optimum health and wellbeing. With self-care, mindfulness and mental health being at the forefront of the popular consciousness, taking control of your health has never felt so important. And learning about herbs and how they can treat and heal ailments and conditions is a good place to start. The Herbal Remedy Handbook is a collection of practical remedies for home care. It is an ailment and recipe-led reference for first-aid, simple conditions such as coughs and colds, and helpful self-management techniques for more complex conditions such as anxiety and eczema. From vinegars and tonics, creams and balms to syrups and teas, all the recipes use easily accessible, bought, foraged or grown ingredients for you to create your own herbal healthkit. An indispensable guide for the beginner or the budding herbalist, The Herbal Remedy Handbook is filled with tried-and-tested recipes that will inspire you to make your own remedies.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.