Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care

Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care
Author: Randy Kidd
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1580171893

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.

The Natural Pregnancy Book

The Natural Pregnancy Book
Author: Aviva Jill Romm
Publisher: Celestial Arts
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2011-08-17
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0307804674

Reading The Natural Pregnancy Book is like having your own personal herbalist and midwife at your side. Expertly written by Aviva Jill Romm, who has been providing family-centered natural health care for almost twenty years, it guides women through treating the common ills and ailments of pregnancy simply with herbs and nutrition. Aviva thoughtfully follows the woman's journey from baby's conception to birth, describing herbs that can promote and maintain a healthy pregnancy, along with those you should avoid during your term. Her herbal remedies cover such familiar concerns as anxiety, fatigue, morning sickness, and stretch marks. She also discusses the components of a healthy diet, with an emphasis on natural foods. With its detailed information and comforting voice, The Natural Pregnancy Book is a complete primer for the woman who envisions a safe pregnancy as nature intended it.

The Complete Home Guide to Herbs, Natural Healing, and Nutrition

The Complete Home Guide to Herbs, Natural Healing, and Nutrition
Author: Jill Davies
Publisher: Crossing Press
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2013-02-20
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0307814793

Echinacea and gingko biloba are well-known herbal remedies for common ailments such as colds and memory loss. But the vast majority of herbal aids are underused as treatments or preventatives for everything from insomnia to arthritis to heart disease. In THE COMPLETE HOME GUIDE TO HERBS, NATURAL HEALTH, AND NUTRITION, herbal practitioner Jill Rosemary Davies explains how to promote good health by understanding the body and how it is affected by a wide range of healing plants. She teaches you how to use herbs as potent tools for natural healing as well as how to combine them with nutrition and exercise for a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, you'll find: Sections on cleansings, immunity, life stages, and body systems; a complete A to Z of diseases and treatments; and a section on first aid. Instructions for making your own herbal teas, decoctions, tinctures, ointments, oils, and more. And because the herbs used in this book are widely available in health food stores, drug stores, and grocery stores-some you'll even find growing in your own backyard-incorporating a greater range of beneficial herbs into your life will be all the more simple. Open the book to any page and you'll feel like you've stumbled upon Mother Nature's best-kept secrets.

The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook

The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook
Author: James Green
Publisher: Crossing Press
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2000-09-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0895949903

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.

Herbal Medicine for Beginners

Herbal Medicine for Beginners
Author: Katja Swift
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1939754941

Learn to make natural remedies and heal yourself and your loved ones with Herbal Medicine For Beginners. Discover how to craft herbal remedies and treat common ailments with the easy-to-find herbs in Herbal Medicine for Beginners, and pursue a summer hobby that is both enjoyable and beneficial. Get the information and the instructions you need with this easy-to-navigate guide, featuring basic healing plants, techniques to prepare and preserve them, and methods to apply them. Learn how to heal with summer herbs and other medicinal plants with: Herbal medicine in four steps—what herbs you need, how to source and store herbs, how to work safely with herbal medicine, and how to make herbal remedies. Herb profiles—specific information about 35 essential plants, what each treats, and how to work with them. Remedies for common ailments—59 common ailments and 104 different herbal remedies; easy steps to treat different conditions with plants listed in the herb profiles section. Get the skills to confidently craft your own plant-based medicine with Herbal Medicine for Beginners.

Nutritional Herbology

Nutritional Herbology
Author: Mark Pedersen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Botany, Medical
ISBN: 9781885653079

TOPICS INCLUDE: How and why herbs work - Nutritional Analysis of scores of herbs - Scientific analysis that authenticates historical usage. Detailed description of active principles in each herb - How to decipher each herb's herbal properties - Major acupressure and Iridology points correlated to herbal combinations - Easy to read charts giving vital information on each herb.

The Complete Guide to Herbalism for Beginners

The Complete Guide to Herbalism for Beginners
Author: Elvira Delgado
Publisher: Elvira Delgado
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2024-11-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Unlock the healing power of nature with herbs—step into a world of natural remedies, culinary delights, and wellness secrets that have been cherished for centuries. Do you feel overwhelmed by the synthetic ingredients in over-the-counter medicines? Wondering how to make natural remedies a part of your everyday life? Searching for ways to improve your health and balance your lifestyle without relying on chemical-based solutions? For those seeking a holistic approach to wellness, this guide will be your ideal companion. The Complete Guide to Herbalism for Beginners provides you with everything you need to embrace the world of herbalism, from understanding the origins and science behind it to crafting natural remedies and even creating an herb garden of your own. This book demystifies herbalism, offering easy-to-follow instructions, sustainable practices, and a journey into the culture and spirituality that enriches herbal knowledge. With this comprehensive guide, you will: - Discover the rich history and cultural significance of herbalism and why it’s making a powerful comeback in modern times. - Learn essential botanical principles to safely identify, harvest, and classify herbs. - Master practical culinary applications of herbs to enhance the flavor and nutrition of your meals. - Explore safe and effective herbal remedies for common ailments, from teas to tinctures. - Craft personalized herbal products like soaps and candles, perfect for self-care or gifts. - Understand ethical and responsible foraging practices to gather herbs in the wild. - Design and maintain a thriving herb garden that provides fresh, organic herbs all year round. - Embrace herbalism as a lifestyle, integrating it into your daily routine for a balanced, sustainable approach to health. - And much more. The Complete Guide to Herbalism for Beginners is more than a book; it's a step-by-step guide to transforming your health and lifestyle naturally. From crafting herbal remedies to connecting with nature and the rich traditions of herbalism, this book opens the door to a world where you can take charge of your well-being through the wonders of plants. Whether you're interested in culinary uses, medicinal applications, or simply enriching your life with nature's wisdom, this guide will be your trusted resource. Embark on a journey to a healthier, more natural lifestyle. Click “Buy Now” today and discover how herbs can transform your life, one remedy at a time!

The Modern Herbal Dispensatory

The Modern Herbal Dispensatory
Author: Thomas Easley
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2016-11-29
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 162317080X

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.

Herbal Medicine

Herbal Medicine
Author: Iris F. F. Benzie
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2011-03-28
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1439807167

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