The Beginner's Guide to Medicinal Herbs
33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use
Just as people are increasingly thinking about where their food comes
from - and looking for greater control over their food sources - they
are also seeking to take greater control of their health care. With
health care costs soaring and the frightening list of side effects from
pharmaceutical drugs continuing to build, many are looking to herbal
medicine for a gentler, less expensive approach to treating everyday
ailments. This title covers 33 common plants that can be grown nearly
anywhere and used in a variety of ways, including familiar plants such
as garlic, echinacea, burdock, nettles, and chamomile. It includes
step-by-step instructions for drying and preserving herbs and for making
the most common herbal preparations, including salves, syrups,
tinctures, pills, and capsules. It features 20 basic recipes, including
some "food as medicine" recipes for healing pestos, vinegars, and soups.
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