Encyclopedia Of Herbal Medicine: 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments

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Learn how to grow your kitchen garden and produce food all year round. This step-by-step guide will show you how to cultivate more than 60 herbs, fruits, and vegetables. An essential companion for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. In this updated, expanded, and fully redesigned edition of his bestselling classic, author Andrew Chevallier – a fellow and former president of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists – combines the latest scientific research with the traditional and folkloric use of the plants to give detailed information about the benefits and constituents of more than 560 herbs, from aloe vera and cardamom through to witch hazel and yarrow. From ginger to lavender and thyme, and even the little dandelion - This book is a complete encyclopedia of herbs and plants and their healing properties. Learn about the chemistry of the plants and how they act as a medicine. Create alternative treatments for nearly 200 common health concerns in the comfort of your home. Look closely at the claims made about the product. How is the product described? Is it a "miracle" pill that "melts away" fat? Will it work faster than regular care? Is it a secret your health care provider and drug companies don't want you to know? Such claims are red flags. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is not.

Combines detailed images with an accessible writing style, making herbal healing and home remedies applicable for all. Do not give herbal supplements to children or use them if you are older than age 65 years. Talk to your provider first. Buy only from companies that have certification on the label, such as "USP Verified" or "ConsumerLab.com Approved Quality." Companies with these certifications agree to test the purity and quality of their products.In this new edition, the latest scientific research is combined with the traditional and folkloric use of plants to give you detailed information about the constituents and benefits of over 550 medicinal herbs. Kava is an herb used for anxiety, insomnia, symptoms of menopause, and other ailments. Some studies show it may work for anxiety. But kava can also cause severe liver damage. The FDA has issued a warning against its use. The well thought out format of the book means you can look up information by plant names or by ailments. There are 550 essential herbs with a beautiful photographic plant index discussing their different uses. Learn how to safely and effectively process the correct parts of the plants to encourage holistic and healthy healing.

To his credit, Chevalier is careful to warn about plants' toxicity, allergens, which ones shouldn't be taken during pregnancy, and which should only be taken under professional supervision. And I can certainly understand why some readers would turn to medicines that can be grown cheaply at home. Healthcare should be free, and modern medicine needs to do a MUCH better job at meeting the needs of women and other marginalized groups. Written by Andrew Chevallier, a fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, this herbal medicine book is the unrivalled guide to natural healing, with advice you can trust. Learn how to grow, harvest, and process your own ingredients to create natural remedies, with a strong focus on safety. Many people think that using plants to treat illness is safer than taking medicine. People have been using plants in folk medicine for centuries. So, it is easy to see the appeal. Yet "natural" does not mean safe. Unless taken as directed, some herbals can interact with other medicines or be toxic at high doses. Also, some may cause side effects. Clear imagery will help you identify and distinguish between the different healing plants, while a detailed self-help section shows you how to treat more than 150 common ailments, including with practical herbal remedies you can make at home: learn how to create delicate tea infusions, strong tinctures, sweet syrups, infused oils, powdered poultices, and more.

In recent years, more people than ever have turned to natural remedies for general health and wellbeing, and for help with ailments, from the common cold to arthritis. This comprehensive book of expert advice teaches you how to grow your own herbs, harvest plants from the wild, and process ingredients to create your own cabinet of natural remedies, all with safety in mind. St. John's Wort may work for mild to moderate depression. However, it can interact with birth control pills, antidepressants, and other drugs. It can also cause side effects such as stomach upset and anxiety. For my purposes, I couldn't have asked for a better source. In addition to a compendium of 550 herbs, their medicinal uses, their place in folklore, chemical properties, preferred environments, where to find them, and lots of color photographs, the book also contains an overview of the histories of plant medicine in various cultures, step by step guides on how to make infusions, decoctions, poultices, ointments, etc., and advice on harvesting, cultivating, and processing plants. I focused mainly on the North American herbs, and I can't wait to beat the crap out of my fantasy characters so I can heal them with my new knowledge of herblore. I also see a naturopath and take quite a few herbal mixes and supplements due to CFS, and being able to come home and look up why I'm taking each and every thing is great, and helps with compliance. A glossary defines some Medical & Botanical words and terms, A General Index and An Index of Herbs by Ailment

Invite mother nature into your garden! Learn how to cultivate, harvest and make your own treatments with this definitive reference book for medicinal plants. Introducing the newly revised Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine , a one-stop healing book with everything you need to know about herbs, featuring a detailed layout of over 550 plants and their medicinal properties, with advice on how to sow, grow, and harvest your very own herb garden! Images help you to identify and distinguish between plants, while a detailed self-help section shows you how to treat over 80 common ailments with practical herbal remedies you can make at home. From researching how medicinal plants work, to making your own herbal remedies and nurturing natural skincare, from aloe vera to avocado, this one-stop herbal handbook has it all and will leave you with a wellbeing garden to be proud of.Some herbals can make you feel better and help keep you healthy. But you need to be a smart consumer. Use these tips when choosing herbal remedies. An unrivalled and expanded range of herbs, showcasing more than 560 plants and their properties, as well as remedy lists for almost 150 ailments, from stress to skin problems. A treasure trove of information on the history of natural remedies and the many uses of plants. An essential index for any level of herbal expertise and supportive advice for beginners. Whether you're a natural health newbie or an experienced herbalist, this informative encyclopedia will be a treasured reference on your bookshelf for years to come. Introducing the newly revised Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, a one-stop healing book with everything you need to know about herbs, featuring a detailed layout of over 550 plants and their medicinal properties, with advice on how to sow, grow, and harvest your very own herb garden!

Before trying a product, talk with your provider. Ask for their opinion. Is the product safe? What are the chances it will work? Are their risks? Will it interact with other medicines? Will it interfere with your treatment? Some of the herbs I use more regularily are Camomile for stomach cramping, ground Ginger and Tumeric for nausea or stomach pain, Cardamon for gas, abdominal discomfort or if I need to burp, Rosemary for energy, Lemon juice in warm water for an internal shower of the digestive system.... to mention a few.Discover how to make and use natural remedies from home-grown herbs to improve your health and wellbeing. This detailed guide, which features an illustrated directory of 100 key herbs, including essential herbs like hemp, lavender, thyme, and aloe vera, offers expert advice and know-how you can trust in.