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| make your own herbal remedies: Backyard Medicine Updated & Expanded Second Edition Julie Bruton-Seal, Matthew Seal, 2019-05-07 An Updated and Expanded New Edition of Backyard Medicine! Modern medicine is truly a blessing. Advances are made with astonishing speed every day, using both science and technology to make our lives longer and healthier. But if the era of modern medicine began less than two hundred years ago, how did people treat sickness and poor health before then? This book holds the answer. Researched and written by a practicing medical herbalist and natural healer, and now with even more herbs and medicinal plants, Backyard Medicine is the basis for a veritable natural pharmacy that anyone can create. Featuring more than 120 easily made herbal home remedies and fully illustrated with nearly three hundred color photographs, this book offers fascinating insights into the literary, historic, and global applications of fifty common wild plants and herbs that can be used in medicines, including: Comfrey Dandelion Honeysuckle Yarrow And so much more! Anyone who wants to improve his or her health in a completely natural way will find this book to be an absolute must-have for his or her home—and garden. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies Maria Noel Groves, 2019-03-19 Expert herbalist Maria Noël Groves has advice for budding herb gardeners: grow just what your body needs! In Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies, Groves provides 23 specially tailored garden plans for addressing the most common health needs, along with simple recipes for using each group of herbs. For chronic stomach problems, marshmallow, plantain, rose, fennel, and calendula make the perfect medicine, with recipes for tummy tea and gut-healing broth. Whether the need is for headache relief, immune support, stress relief, or a daily tonic, readers will learn the three to six herbs that are most effective and how to plant, harvest, and care for each one. In all of Groves’s plant suggestions, the emphasis is on safe, effective, easy-to-grow herbs that provide abundant harvests and can be planted in containers or garden beds. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary Dr. JJ Pursell, 2019-03-05 “This incredible, in-depth, and easy-to-access resource is a must for all of us who wish to learn more about healing ourselves through the plant world.” —Shiva Rose, actress, activist, and founder of The Local Rose JJ Pursell, the bestselling author of The Herbal Apothecary, is back with a complete, one-stop resource for herbal remedies that heal and nurture the whole family. Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary offers safe, trusted natural remedies written by a board-certified naturopathic physician. It starts with master recipes for tinctures, salves, teas, capsules, oils, washes, and more. Once you understand how to make these basic formulations, you can access the more than 375 specific recipes that address a range of health concerns from the common cold and headaches to insomnia and digestive issues. Comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and beautifully packaged, Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary will become your go-to guide for sustained health and wellness. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Herbal Remedies Made Simple Stacey Dugliss-Wesselman, Susan Gregg, 2018-10-09 Herbal Remedies Made Simple is a unique guide to natural healing items you can make yourself, with each herbal remedy showcased in a full-color, split-page design. Natural alternatives to traditional medicines are everywhere, even right outside your door! Herbal Remedies Made Simple is an easy and fun way to learn about the many different healing herbs that grow all around us but we seldom see. The best part: once you're familiar with the natural healing herbs around you, Herbal Remedies Made Simple provides you with instructions on creating your own DIY herbal remedies at home. This unique guide book splits its pages in half. The top halves of the pages detail different remedies and recipes for health, personal care, and home care. The bottom pages provide reference material on the herbs used in the project above; detailing the plant's healing properties and how best to work with that herb. Some of the healing recipes within: Lavender cleanser Rose water toner Chamomile facial exfoliant Comfrey joint and bruise salve Nerve tonic tincture Teas for headaches, stress, sleep, and colds Joint and muscle soak Fully photographed and illustrated, this is the perfect guide for the beginning herbal practitioner. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Wild Remedies Rosalee de la Forêt, Emily Han, 2020-04-07 That's not a weed--it's herbal medicine! Learn to use wild plants and herbs for food and DIY remedies in this illustrated guide from two expert herbalists. Millions of people are interested in natural and holistic health, yet many are missing out on the key ingredient: Nature itself! Rekindle your connection with the earth as you craft your own herbal medicine with 75 delicious recipes and powerful healing remedies. Herbalists Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han expertly guide you through the benefits of two dozen of the most important and commonly found wild plants-many of which you can easily grow in your own garden, if foraging isn't right for you. Detailed illustrations and beautiful photography ensure that you won't make a plant-identification misstep as you learn how to tend and properly harvest the plant medicine growing right in your own neighborhood. After reading Wild Remedies, you'll never look at your backyard, a public park, or any green space in the same way again. Instead of weeds, you'll see delicious foods like Dandelion Maple Syrup Cake, Nettle Frittata, and Chickweed Pesto. You will revel in nature's pharmacy as you make herbal oils, salves, teas, and many more powerful remedies in your own kitchen. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Herbal Medicine Iris F. F. Benzie, Sissi Wachtel-Galor, 2011-03-28 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 |
| make your own herbal remedies: The Good Living Guide to Natural and Herbal Remedies , 2016-07-19 This back-to-nature reference guide details effective herbal medicines and natural remedies for digestive complaints, sore muscles, wound healing, teenage acne, allergic reactions, and much more. This book is packed with herbal wisdom, traditional use, and just the right amount of science. Gain confidence and understand how to use plant medicine in your home. Dive into the alchemy and art of herbal medicine preparations, receive safety tips, and perfect the techniques to create your own elixirs at home using the numerous recipes provided for delicious foods, herbal teas, tinctures, poultices, liniments, fomentations, herbal vinegars, salves, and oils. Scattered throughout are reflections on how bodies heal and the natural world's role in facilitating healing through connection to spirit and building community. Author Katolen Yardley has more than twenty years of experience as a Medical Herbalist and teaches courses in herbal medicine and naturopathy. Here she offers a simple, straightforward, and beautiful guide to natural remedies that will help you take charge of your health using nature’s own medicine. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Homemade Herbal Medicine Carmen Reeves, 2015-12-04 Homemade Herbal Medicine Interested in using plants and herbal healing? Learn the basics of herbalism today! Herbs are miraculous saviors for a long list of issues you can easily handle at home: colds and flus, inflammation, even health maladies as complex as gut health and adrenal fatigue. But do herbs really work? Can they really help you feel empowered, and take control over at least some of your health? The resounding answer you will find in this book: Yes! Depending on the culture, country, or region, there are hundreds of traditions of herbal practice that existed long before the advent of modern-day medicine. In fact, while conventional medicine may seem like the more dominant form of healing, the World Health Organization marks traditional and herbal medicine the most prevalent form of healing in the world. In the pages ahead, you will find all the basics-and ultimately the TRUTH-of today's front-line herbal remedies, supported by a combination of ancient knowledge and modern research. Learn how to harvest, store, and make herbal preparations; use a reference guide to immediately know what herbs to use for which ailments-and learn all about the author's Top 5 Herbs most safe and useful for home medicine, plus 25 more studied and traditionally respected herbs for you to branch out for further learning! Perhaps you are a beginning herbalist just starting out on your own path to education, learning, and healing practice. Or, you are a passionate lover of herbs already, wanting to hone their techniques to the top-rated herbs of today. Either way, with this book you will have both the research and traditional knowledge right here at your fingertips-all so you can effortlessly dig into and navigate the complex world of herbalism, and all the myriad plants you can possibly master. Why you must have this book: * A succinct, compact, and easy-to-read guide that primes the beginner-and informs the expert * Multiple angles on herbal healing: from traditional and modern perspectives together * Over 50 pages that fully prepare you for becoming your own at-home, kitchen herbalist * Outlines only the safest, easy-to-use herbs-with safety recommendations where needed * Learn how to make your own very basic home preparations for your personal health * Understand when and why homemade medicine is better than store-bought supplements * Essential oils, their safety and correct use, as well as the best herbs choices for oils out there * This book will give you the confidence to ultimately take your own health in your own hands, save money, and feel empowered in your own wellness and healing! The benefits you'll receive from 'Homemade Herbal Medicine:' * How to prepare very basic teas, infusions, salves, oils, tinctures, and herbal vinegars * The benefits of the author's 30 favorite herbs, all of which are the most studied and esteemed by traditional folklore, ancient practice, science, and research combined * A wonderful guide of the Most Common Maladies, and the different ways herbs can be used to restore health for each issue * Learn how to handle colds, flus, headaches, anxiety, arthritis pain, skin problems, minor infections, cuts, stomach ailments, fibromyalgia pain, and so much more * The importance of what specific herbs and herbal preparations to use for certain issues-when infusions are better than essential oils, and when tinctures are better than supplements * Learn, most of all, how plants can change your life! Equip yourself with basics, knowledge, and all the how-to's on beginning herbalism. Interested in learning more? Let this book be the guide that changes the way you think and handle health at home! |
| make your own herbal remedies: Grow Your Own Medicine: Handbook for the Self-Sufficient Herbalist Ava Green, Kate Bensinger, 2022-01-25 Just starting to grow herbs? Then this one's for you! Learn how to grow your own medicine with this medicinal herb gardening book for beginners. If you're ready to distance yourself from Big Pharma and become naturally self-sufficient, then you've just found your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! This book covers all the basics you NEED to know, including: 50+ Herbs and their medicinal, culinary, aromatherapy, tea and other uses How to get away from pharmaceuticals and become self-sufficient The TOP 10 mistakes people do that damages their beautiful gardens The natural way to keep pests away so your garden is endlessly flourishing Grow Your Own Medicine is filled with vibrant, rich colors and clear illustrations so that you feel like you're already IN the garden - before you even start reading! Ava Green takes her five decades of experience as a home apothecary and gives you the perfect guide for all beginner medicinal herb growers. Grow your own herbal medicine to: Avoid the negative side effects of conventional medicine Become your own herbal dispensary Prevent and treat the root causes of ailments with science-backed medicinal herbs Help a friend or family member in need with your herbal first-aid kit And so much more… Dozens have thanked me as they have had success on their herbal journeys. With this guide you CAN be the self-sufficient apothecary for YOU and YOUR family. Reconnect with mother nature and let her do the rest. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Scroll up and click Add to Cart now! |
| make your own herbal remedies: Body into Balance Maria Noel Groves, 2016-04-02 Silver Nautilus Book Award Winner for Health & Healing An antacid or an aspirin may soothe your pain, but it doesn’t cure the cause of your symptoms. Headaches, indigestion, fatigue, allergies, anxiety, eczema, high blood pressure, and other conditions are clues to a deeper imbalance in your body, and learning to read those clues is a key step in maintaining optimal health. Herbalist Maria Noël Groves shows you how to read your body’s signals and support your own wellness with herbal remedies and other natural treatments. You’ll learn how each of your major body systems — respiratory, digestive, immune, nervous, memory, reproductive, circulatory, and more — optimally functions, and you’ll discover how to use natural remedies to nourish and repair problem areas, restore lost vitality, support your body as a whole, and prevent future problems. Groves includes in-depth instructions, with step-by-step photographs, for making your own herbal remedies, as well as expert guidance on buying and effectively using commercial preparations. |
| make your own herbal remedies: The Handmade Apothecary Kim Walker, Vicky Chown, 2018-06-25 Herbs are quite literally everywhere; it is only our ability to recognise their value that has been lost. Vicky and Kim explore the traditional uses of herbs combined with a modern and scientific understanding of a truly holistic approach so that you can use herbs to treat ailments and improve your general wellbeing. The book contains fascinating information about herbs with suggestions of what each herb can be used for. Did you know that daisies infused in oil can be used to reduce bruises? That roses can help grieving and anxiety? Or that elderflower cordial can bring down a temperature? There is also an introduction to each of the body's systems (nervous, respiratory etc.) and which herbs are best for treatments. And of course, the book is peppered with vinegars, balms, oils, tinctures, creams, lotions and syrups to create your own little herbal health kit. Vicky and Kim also encourage people to reconnect with their local environment in addition to growing herbs in their gardens or windowsills. An all-encompassing guide for the beginner, The Handmade Apothecary is filled with guidance, useful tips and tried-and-tested recipes that will inspire people to make their own remedies. Also by Vicky Chown and Kim Walker: The Herbal Remedy Handbook |
| make your own herbal remedies: Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health Rosemary Gladstar, 2015-10-01 Promote vibrant health and radiant beauty, soothe everyday ailments, and ease persistent stress with these simple, natural cures for everything from dry skin and infant colic to cold symptoms and insomnia. Renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar provides 175 proven therapies and herbal remedies that are easy to prepare and safe enough for children. Offering a potent and effective alternative to commercial pharmaceuticals, Gladstar will inspire you to nurture yourself and those you love with nature’s healing herbs. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care Randy Kidd, 2000-01-01 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. |
| make your own herbal remedies: The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies Nicole Apelian, Claude Davis, Sr., 2019-07-07 304 color pages, paperback, improved print quality, and a lot more plant identification detailsThis unique book is written by Dr. Nicole Apelian, an herbalist with over 20 years of experience working with plants, and Claude Davis, a wild west expert passionate about the lost remedies and wild edibles that kept previous generations alive.The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies has color pictures of over 181 healing plants, lichens, and mushrooms of North America (2-4 pictures/plant for easy identification). Inside, you'll also discover 550 powerful natural remedies made from them for every one of your daily needs. Many of these remedies had been used by our forefathers for hundreds of years, while others come from Dr. Nicole's extensive natural practice.This book was made for people with no prior plant knowledge who are looking for alternative ways to help themselves or their families.This lost knowledge goes against the grain of mainstream medicine and avoids just dealing with symptoms. Instead, it targets the underlying root cause and strengthens your body's natural ability to repair itself. With the medicinal herbal reference guide included, it's very easy to look up your own condition and see exactly which herbs and remedies can help.Let me just offer you a small glimpse of what you'll find inside:On page 145 learn how to make a powerful relieving extract using a common backyard weed. This plant acts directly on the central nervous system to help with all kinds of pain and discomfort.You'll also discover the most effective natural antibiotic that still grows in most American backyards (page 150).Turn to page 43 for the natural protocol Dr. Nicole is recommending for a wide range of auto-immune conditions, after falling prey to MS herself at age 29.I could go on and on because this book contains no less than 800+ other medicinal plants and natural remedies. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Herbs for Common Ailments Rosemary Gladstar, 2014-11-14 In this Storey BASICS® guide, best-selling author and master herbalist Rosemary Gladstar shows you how to use 56 common herbs to safely address a wide range of everyday ailments. Covering everything from burns, wounds, and bruises to headaches, congestion, and insomnia, Gladstar offers dozens of easy-to-make recipes for herbal remedies that will soothe your woes without the harsh ingredients found in commercial pharmaceuticals. Keep your family happy, healthy, and safe with the natural healing power of herbs. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide Rosemary Gladstar, 2012-04-30 Craft a soothing aloe lotion after an encounter with poison ivy, make a dandelion-burdock tincture to fix sluggish digestion, and brew up some lavender-lemon balm tea to ease a stressful day. In this introductory guide, Rosemary Gladstar shows you how easy it can be to make your own herbal remedies for life’s common ailments. Gladstar profiles 33 common healing plants and includes advice on growing, harvesting, preparing, and using herbs in healing tinctures, oils, and creams. Stock your medicine cabinet full of all-natural, low-cost herbal preparations. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen Brittany Wood Nickerson, 2017-06-27 Author and herbalist Brittany Wood Nickerson understands that food is our most powerful medicine. In Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen she reveals how the kitchen can be a place of true awakening for the senses and spirit, as well as deep nourishment for the body. With in-depth profiles of favorite culinary herbs such as dill, sage, basil, and mint, Nickerson offers fascinating insights into the healing properties of each herb and then shares 110 original recipes for scrumptious snacks, entrées, drinks, and desserts that are specially designed to meet the body’s needs for comfort, nourishment, energy, and support through seasonal changes. Foreword INDIES Gold Award Winner IACP Cookbook Awards Finalist |
| make your own herbal remedies: Herbs for Natural Beauty Rosemary Gladstar, 2014-11-14 Look great, smell wonderful, and feel good as you make your own homemade natural body care products. In this Storey BASICS® guide to holistic beauty, Rosemary Gladstar shares more than 30 simple recipes for cleansers, moisturizers, and creams comprised of essential oils and herbs. Make unique shampoos for lustrous, fragrant hair and learn Gladstar’s amazing five-step system for glowing skin. Skip the harsh commercial ingredients and use nature’s closet to keep your body healthy and beautiful. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Herbs Neal's Yard Remedies, 2020-07-16 Join the journey to natural wellness and treat yourself with this handy book of herbs and homemade remedies. Introducing Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Herbs - a one-stop gardening guide with everything you need to know about herbs, featuring a detailed layout of 100 medicinal herbs and over 70 recipes for effective herbal treatments. A must-have volume for green-fingered gardeners, Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Herbs features tonnes of tips and tricks on planting and propagating a diverse range of herbs with the core focus on improving your health and treating your ailments with a little help from nature! This herbal medicine book offers expert advice you can trust, with an in-depth directory of a plethora of plants and herbs, including hemp, lavender, thyme, aloe vera, and lemongrass. With passion in every page, this handy herbalism book includes: -An illustrated directory of 100 medicinal herbs with instructions on how to use each one -At-a-glance guides to help reader quickly find the right herbs for their health needs -Over 70 recipes featuring medicinal herbs to use in soups, salads, face masks and more. Alongside the directory, the book features more than 70 recipes designed to heal the body from the inside out, all of which can be prepared in the comfort of your own kitchen! Try a fennel and chamomile tea to aid digestion, a cranberry and apricot power bar to boost energy levels, or a beeswax and calendula balm to combat stretch marks. Whatever your ache or ailment, you can discover the treatment potential for each plant, and how you can prepare and use them to best effect. A recent study suggests 38% of British adults use their gardens to grow herbs and vegetables. However, the ever-growing pressure of balancing family life with a career leaves a lot of room for aches and ailments, including stress and anxiety, not to mention a lot of today's green-fingered gardeners simply lack time for growing herbs! We believe it's time to change that! Dive deep into the pages of this handy herb book and discover easy-to-follow guides to exploring g a plethora of plants and herbs that will change your life for the better! The ideal gift for the green-fingered gardener in your life with a niche for natural remedies, or those who prefer complementary therapies over conventional medicines. This easy reference book is well-suited to herbal medicine practitioners and students alike. 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 feeling healthier and more energized than ever before. A newly-updated book with a fresh design and easy-to-use treatment guides to help you find the herbs you need at a glance, Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Herbs is a comprehensive guide to staying healthy the natural way. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not explore other books in the Neal's Yard Remedies collection, craftily curated to suit your natural needs! Revolutionise your beauty regimen with Neal's Yard Remedies Natural Beauty and explore the awe-inspiring aromas within best-selling book Neal's Yard Remedies Essential Oils. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Herbal Remedies Christopher Hedley, Non Shaw, 2000-01-01 |
| make your own herbal remedies: The Herbal Remedy Handbook Kim Walker, Vicky Chown, 2019-04-18 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. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Start Your Own Herb and Herbal Products Business Entrepreneur Press, 2003-12-01 Make a good living naturally, growing and selling herbs and herbal products There's a huge demand for herbs and herbal products today. Cooks use herbs to enhance the flavors of their meals. Bath and beauty products use herbs for both their scents and therapeutic qualities. And herbal teas, candles, and potpourri are more popular than ever. As a result, the herb business is booming. There are lots of ways to cash in on this lucrative opportunity. You can: Sell fresh cut herbs to restaurants and markets Sell potted plants to garden centers and home gardeners Operate a display garden, retail shop and tea room on your own farm Make herbal products from wreaths to herb vinegars and sell them at farmers markets and arts and crafts fairs Best of all, your business can be as small or large as you want. You can start in a rooftop garden, a section of your backyard, an empty lot, or go all the way with your own farm and greenhouse. This essential guide not only shows you how to grow herbs, but also how o develop a wide range of herbal products you can sell to expand your business and improve profits. You'll learn everything you need to know, including expert advice on how to: Grow, harvest and package the most popular herbs and edible flowers Construct, operate and maintain your own herb garden or greenhouse Create your own herbal products, including dips, jellies, teas, dream pillows, soaps, shampoos, fragrances, wreaths, note cards, and more! Expand your business through wholesaling, mail order catalog sales, and newsletters You also get useful sample forms, a glossary, additional resources, plus step-by-step instructions, checklists, and worksheets to guide you through each step of the start-up process and help you get started making your dream of owning your own business come true. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Andrew Chevallier, 2001 This definitive Australian reference guide provides a unique insight into the medicinal actions of herbs, based on the latest scientific research. It contains a comprehensive Australian and New Zealand address list of organisations and practitioners. |
| make your own herbal remedies: The Practical Herbal Medicine Handbook Althea Press, 2014-11-30 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. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Hands-On Healing Remedies Stephanie L. Tourles, 2012-12-04 Keep your family healthy and chemical free by making your own natural remedies. Stephanie Tourles offers 150 original recipes for herbal balms, oils, salves, liniments, and other topical ointments to treat a wide range of conditions. This comprehensive guide is filled with safe and effective cures for scores of common ailments, including headaches, backaches, arthritis, insomnia, splinters, and more. Take control of your well-being and stock your family’s medicine cabinet with gentle, all-natural homemade healing formulations. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Essential Oils Natural Remedies Althea Press, 2015-01-21 The essential guide to lifelong healing with essential oils. The healing potential of essential oils may be limitless, but it's difficult to know how and where to begin when you don't have a prescription. With over 100 recipes for natural alternatives to traditional medicine, Essential Oils Natural Remedies provides a comprehensive reference to herbal healing without the hassle, expense, and frustration that comes with consulting doctors and taking prescription medication. In these pages, practitioners of all levels will learn a lifetime of herbal remedies from how to treat the urge to itch chicken pox with lavender-tea tree salve to soothing away arthritis symptoms with peppermint oil. Designed for use with any brand of essential oils, this organized and insightful guide is the only helping hand you'll need for natural healing. Essential Oils Natural Remedies includes: 300 Home Remedies to heal and mitigate symptoms for over 170 different ailments Profiles of 75 Essential Oils plus information on medicinal uses, application methods, blending, and precautions Recipes for Any Brand allow you to make all of the recipes in this book with your preferred brand of essential oils Featuring treatments for: Allergies, Bloating, Congestion, Dry Skin, Flu, Hives, Infection, Leg Cramps, Motion Sickness, Tension Headache, Toothache, Varicose Veins, and much more! Practice herbal healing from home with Essential Oils Natural Remedies. |
| make your own herbal remedies: The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook James Green, 2000-09-01 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. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Herbal Medicine Natural Remedies Anne Kennedy, 2017-02-14 Herbal remedies have been used to treat common ailments for thousands of years. Kennedy profiles the most commonly used herbs, and gives you recipes to naturally soothe and heal everyday illnesses, from abscesses to yeast infections. |
| make your own herbal remedies: The Big Book of Backyard Medicine Julie Bruton-Seal, Matthew Seal, 2020-03-03 The Most Thorough Compilation of Home Cures and Remedies Yet! Years ago, every household practiced natural healing by using what they had. Plants grow abundantly all over our roadsides, cities, and in your own backyard, and though once valued and widely used, they've fallen out of fashion over time as people forget the numerous medicinal uses at our fingertips. This book brings alternative medicine back to the forefront. Researched and written by a practicing medical herbalist and natural healer, and now with even more herbs and medicinal plants, The Big Book of Backyard Medicine is the basis for a veritable natural pharmacy that anyone can create. Featuring one hundred specific plants and their associated remedies, and fully illustrated with hundreds of color photographs, this book offers fascinating insights into the literary, historic, botanical, and global applications of common wild plants and herbs that can be used in medicines, including: Ash Chicory Dandelion Forget-me-not Gypsywort Horseradish Mint Red Poppy Thistle Wild carrot Willow And so much more! Anyone who wants to improve his or her health in a completely natural way will find this book to be an absolute must-have for his or her home—and garden. |
| make your own herbal remedies: The Herbal Apothecary Dr. JJ Pursell, 2016-01-27 “Perfect for anyone just beginning in herbal medicine.” —Mother Earth Living Start your path to natural wellness with the safe, trusted advice found in The Herbal Apothecary. With the guidance of naturopath JJ Pursell, you will learn how to safely create your own remedies using plants you know and love. Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to plant-based medicine. It features profiles of the 100 of the most important medicinal plants that include information on medicinal uses, identification and cultivation, and recipes for common concerns. Additional information includes step-by-step instructions for making herbal teas, tinctures, compresses, salves, and more. This comprehensive guide includes treatments for men, women, and children that address a variety of concerns including muscle strain, the flu, the common cold, insomnia, anxiety, and much more. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Herbs for Natural Beauty Rosemary Gladstar, 1999-01-06 One of America's foremost herbalists provides concise, simple-to-understand, and practical information for using herbs for health and well-being. Each book contains profiles of specific herbs, cautions, contraindications, and easy-to-make recipes to relieve common ailments. |
| make your own herbal remedies: The Modern Herbal Dispensatory Thomas Easley, Steven Horne, 2016-11-29 The beloved best-selling classic for the modern herbalist—a definitive guide to 250 safe and effective herbal medicines, preparations, and single-herb remedies to make at home. This comprehensive, full-color guide offers detailed and easy-to-follow instructions for making and using approximately 250 all-natural DIY herbal medicines. With practical tips, in-depth preparation techniques, and an inside look at some of the authors’ own favorite formulas, The Modern Herbal Dispensatory walks beginners and advanced herbalists alike through: • The 12 major categories of herbs, from aromatic to sweet • Herbal preparations: the many ways to prepare and use herbs, from capsules and tinctures to standardized extracts and essential oils • Choosing the best dosage form for each category of herb • How to harvest, dry, and use fresh herbs • Extractions: terms, equipment, solvents, and calculations, plus how to extract herbs in water, alcohol, glycerin, and vinegar • Advanced techniques: like percolation extracts, fluid extracts, and soxhlet extracts • Preparations like oil-based extractions, topical applications, concentrates, lozenges, traditional Chinese methods, and more • Formulas and dosages: how to design herbal formulas and use herbs safely and effectively • Herbal insights and need-to-know wisdom, like why different preparations of the same herb affect the body differently; which herbs are medicinal when dry, but could be toxic when fresh; and why beginners typically see more potent results with formulations versus single-herb preparations The text includes multiple appendices, recommendations for further reading, in-depth full-color photo guides, and a helpful index. With advice on herbal preparations for 100+ illnesses and conditions and a comprehensive materia medica, The Modern Herbal Dispensatory is an enduring classic and beloved plant-medicine reference manual for herbalists, natural medicine practitioners, and anyone seeking safe, holistic, at-home care and inexpensive all-natural remedies. |
| make your own herbal remedies: The Big Book of Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health and Home Jan Berry, 2020-04-14 Go Green in Every Part of Your Life with This Huge Collection of Easy, All-Natural Products Kick toxic, synthetic skin care products and cleaners out the door and bring the healing joy of nature into your life with these simple, customizable projects. In this new and expanded edition of 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home, Jan Berry adds 50 brand new recipes for a total of 151 in all, making this beloved book a complete and versatile resource. You’ll learn how to make your own skin care and hair care products, health remedies and household cleaners, such as: • Honey, Rose & Oat Face Cleanser • Triple Sunshine Body Butter • Sleepy Time Bath Bombs • Wildflower Shower Scrub Bars • Lip Gloss Pots • Cucumber Mint Soap • Lemon Balm & Ginger Sore Throat Drops • Lemon & Rosemary All-Purpose Cleaning Spray • Lavender Laundry Detergent • And so much more! All of the projects are easy to make and use commonly found herbs, flowers, oils and other natural ingredients. No fancy equipment or previous experience required! The new edition is packed with even more basic formulas, so you can make your own one-of-a-kind creations. Going green has never been easier or more affordable. With this book, you can use local, natural ingredients to make something beautiful, effective and good for you and your family. |
| make your own herbal remedies: The Art of Herbal Healing Ava Green, 2021-03-16 If you want to reconnect with nature and discover the healing power of herbs then keep reading... The truth is... our bodies give us signs to heal imbalances. But if we ignore these signs and ONLY rely on conventional drugs to cover up the symptoms instead of searching for and managing the root cause, it can be a recipe for disaster. You will learn: The ONE Herb You Need to Calm Your Nerves and Anxiety and How to Make It Into a Tincture or Essential Oil and More... How to Make Your Natural First-Aid Kit The Necessity of Understanding the Anatomy of Herbs 14 Effective Ways to Harness the Essence of Herbs 71 Ailments and Their Herbal Remedies at Your Fingertips The Benefits of Herbalism and What's Important for Your Body 40 Herbs Found In America and Europe, How to Grow, Harvest and Use Them A Simple Strategy to Make Your Dream Home Apothecary Into a Reality If you want to get rid of the ailment, you need to find and treat the root cause. That is possible with medicinal herbs, and this book will show you the way! Even if you've never made or tried a home remedy, this guide is so fun and easy to follow that you can start making your own herbal medicine in just 10 days. With The Art of Herbal Healing: Herbalism for Beginners, an expert herbalist, Ava Green, will take you on a unique herbal journey where you will learn how to find science-backed natural remedies for your ailments. To help protect YOU and YOUR family. If you never want to rely on pharmaceuticals again, get it now! Scroll up to the top of the page and select Add to Cart |
| make your own herbal remedies: DIY Herbal Remedies Barrett Williams, ChatGPT, 2024-06-26 **Discover the Power of Nature with DIY Herbal Remedies** Unlock the secrets of nature's pharmacy with DIY Herbal Remedies, your comprehensive guide to the world of natural healing. This illuminating eBook takes you on a journey from the ancient origins of herbal medicine to contemporary practices that can easily be integrated into your daily life. Start with a brief history of herbal medicine and explore the numerous benefits of crafting your own remedies. Get equipped with the essential tools and safety guidelines, and learn how to identify and source quality herbs, whether you’re wildcrafting, growing your own, or purchasing dried varieties. Delve into detailed explanations of herbal properties and actions, ensuring you understand the active ingredients and their effects on the body. Learn how to make basic yet potent infusions and teas that can soothe and heal. Become adept at creating alcohol-based tinctures, non-alcohol alternatives, and understand their preservation and usage. Transform your kitchen into a healing lab with guides on making infused oils, salves, syrups, and lozenges. Discover the therapeutic benefits of herbal poultices, compresses, baths, and facial steams. Master the art of crafting skincare remedies to treat common conditions naturally. Address common ailments such as digestive issues, respiratory conditions, and stress with effective herbal solutions. Harness the power of herbs for seasonal health, women’s health, and gentle remedies for children. For those seeking to elevate their practice, explore advanced techniques like making herbal capsules, glycerites, and advanced extraction methods. Personalize your herbal regimen, keep a detailed remedy journal, and learn how to integrate herbs into your daily routine. Troubleshoot common issues, adjust dosages, and ensure your remedies stay fresh and effective. Create a herbal first aid kit, ready for any emergency, and explore ethical considerations to support sustainability and local suppliers. Empower yourself with knowledge, connect with herbal communities, and stay current with ongoing research. DIY Herbal Remedies is your essential guide to embracing the wisdom of herbal medicine and taking charge of your health, naturally. Start your journey towards holistic wellness today! |
| make your own herbal remedies: The HomeGrown Herbalist Patrick P. Jones, 2013-01-01 Come along as clinical herbalist and practicing veterinarian Dr. Patrick Jones explores the principles of herbal medicine. He will teach you the importance of being plant-based rather than product based in your herbal healing. Also included are chapters on the principles of herbal therapy, herbal medicine making and details on about 28 readily-available, medicinal plants that every herbalist should know and love. Dr. Jones has a unique writing style and sense of humor that make this information a joy to read and accessible to anyone. Whether you are a seasoned herbalist or are just beginning, this book will give you much to inspire and teach you. The book is fully illustrated.You can be an herbalist! |
| make your own herbal remedies: Herb Fairies Book One: Stellaria's Big Find Kimberly Gallagher, 2015-04-01 Imagine the excitement of four children playing in the park when they discover a real, live fairy. Not just any fairy, but Stellaria, the chickweed fairy. Chickweed is one of their favorite healing plants and it turns out Stellaria was looking for them. She needs the children's help to restore the fading magic in the Fairy Herb Garden. When Stellaria takes them to her fairy home, the children find that restoring the magic means facing a troll. Can they figure out how to use chickweed to heal the troll's ailments? Will they be able to solve the riddle to guess her name? |
| make your own herbal remedies: The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal David Hoffmann, 2002 Beautifully illustrated with 300 full-color photographs, this comprehensive guide to the use of herbal medicine covers treatment of a wide range of complaints and diseases, gathering herbs and preparing remedies, A-Z herbal featuring more than 200 herbs, and clear explanations of the body's systems. 300 photos. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book , 2019-10-17 Created as a companion to the Herbal Academy's Botanical Skin Care Course, we've captured many of our favorite tried-and-tested skincare recipes into one delicious herbal book. Whether you're looking for a rich cream to pamper your face, a soothing salve for minor first aid, or topical support for a chronic skin condition, we've got something for you here. By the time you work your way through this recipe collection, you'll have a full cupboard of incredible botanical skincare products to share with your friends and family--and maybe even your pets and neighbors, too. |
| make your own herbal remedies: Herbal Manufacturing Eleanor Tan, Jenny Adams, 2012-01-31 The ideal guide for herbal medicine practitioners, students and others interested in making their own medicines. This text provides clear instructions for making herbal medicines in the home or clinic as well as detailed information about industrial manufacturing processes. Recipes and instructions are provided for making everything from simple herbal teas to more complex preparations such as tablets, syrups, lotions, creams, pessaries, poultices and compresses. How to make alcohol-based fluid extracts that are commonly used by herbalists is also covered in detail. |
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This handbook includes shorthand instructions on how to make basic herbal preparations at home. It is intended for those of you who have been intrigued enough by something you have …
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Using herbal therapies to complement pharmaceuticals often helps eliminate or lessen the side effects of drug therapies. Though some of the strongest herbs should not be used in …
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How to Create a Customized Herb Garden to Support Your Health and Well-Being By Maria Noël Groves. REMEDY GARDENS OVERVIEW.
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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...
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From 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, and Wednesday, July 30, the public can learn how to make healing salves at home. Tuesday's session is in Kennedy Union, room 222. Wednesday's …
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Most people know someone who has passed down their favorite natural or herbal remedy to cure or treat certain ailments, whether that be a grandparent, parent, or your worldly great aunt or …
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more than 120 easily made herbal home remedies and fully illustrated with nearly three hundred color photographs this book offers fascinating insights into the literary historic and global …
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Complete Herbal Medicine Guide Table of Contents 1. The History Of Herbs 2. Your Own Herb Garden 3. Harvesting And Storing Your Herbs Drying Herbs Freezing Herbs 4. Cooking With …
Making Herbal Infusions, Medicinal Oils, Salves, and Tinctures at …
This handbook includes shorthand instructions on how to make basic herbal preparations at home. It is intended for those of you who have been intrigued enough by something you have …
Rosemary Gladstar's medicinal herbs : a beginner's guide - PDFDrive
Open your refrigerator and you may find more common herbal remedies, including horseradish (one of the best remedies for sinus infections) and cabbage (a singularly effective poultice for …
How To Make Herbal Remedies (Download Only) - netsec.csuci.edu
How to make herbal remedies: This comprehensive guide explores the art and science of creating your own herbal remedies at home, covering everything from plant identification and …
20 Herbal preparations for your herbal medicine cabinet
You can make your own with herbs to turn bath time into a soothing herbal therapy session. Follow these guides to make your own herbal bath salt and herbal bath bomb. Infused vinegar …
Herbs for Common Ailments - YCPT
Using herbal therapies to complement pharmaceuticals often helps eliminate or lessen the side effects of drug therapies. Though some of the strongest herbs should not be used in …
How to Make and Use Herbal Preparations - ZG SAdiwa
In Preparing and Formulating Herbal Remedies • Observe cleanliness in the preparation of medicinal plant materials. • Use GLASS, CERAMIC Pottery or unchipped enameled Pot as …
Mary Seacole and Healing Herbs - South London Botanical Institute
If you would like to be a herbalist like Mary Seacole, here are two activities you can try at home or in the classroom. Both are appropriate to do with children and are safe to use. However …
Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies: - Wintergreen Botanicals
How to Create a Customized Herb Garden to Support Your Health and Well-Being By Maria Noël Groves. REMEDY GARDENS OVERVIEW.
Herbal Remedies: Myth or Medicine? - seeds.ca
Some great ones are lavender (relaxing), peppermint (energizing), orange, lime/lemon, sandalwood, and vanilla. Or you can try extracts, like vanilla, almond, peppermint and coconut. …
A Note from the Course Director - Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
undoubtedly when you come to make your first herbal remedies – your very own Green Pharmacy preparations. These remedies may be made using herbs that you have grown yourself from …
23 of Our Very Best Herbal Recipe Cards - Amazon Web Services
Or, as the cold and flu season sets in, you find yourself preparing your favorite remedies, knowing they will keep you healthy. Recipes like Elderberry Gummies (page 11), Wellness Tea (page …
The Lost Of Herbal Remedies Used - grampiancaredata.gov.uk
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...
Making your own herbal supplements - lauracarpenter.co.uk
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is another herb that has been studied extensively in recent years, research has shown that Ginkgo can improve brain function in people with Alzheimer’s and …
Make Your Own Salves and Herbal Remedies - core.ac.uk
From 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, and Wednesday, July 30, the public can learn how to make healing salves at home. Tuesday's session is in Kennedy Union, room 222. Wednesday's …
Kitchen Apothecary: 25+ Natural Remedies - Mommypotamus
Coconut Oil. While usually considered beneficial, moisturizers like coconut oil can trap heat and delay healing for sunburned skin. It is generally recommended that it be avoided until the skin …
The Lost Book of Remedies - irp.cdn-website.com
Most people know someone who has passed down their favorite natural or herbal remedy to cure or treat certain ailments, whether that be a grandparent, parent, or your worldly great aunt or …
The Lost Of Herbal Remedies Physical And Digital Copy
more than 120 easily made herbal home remedies and fully illustrated with nearly three hundred color photographs this book offers fascinating insights into the literary historic and global …
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You can mix and match some of these ideas to make your own roadmap to become a profitable herbalist. There are FIVE different pathways that you might delve into as an herbalist.
