The essential herbal for natural health How to transform easy-to-find herbs into healing remedies for the whole family

Holly Bellebuono

Book - 2012

An introduction to herbal healing for beginners focuses on thirteen foundation herbs while explaining how to prepare hundreds of simple and effective home treatments for common conditions, including stomach aches, anxiety, and dry skin.

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Published
Boston : Roost Books 2012.
Language
English
Main Author
Holly Bellebuono (-)
Edition
1st ed
Physical Description
xiii, 316 p. : ill. ; 21 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781590309476
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Part 1. The Herbs
  • 1. Introducing Herbs and Herbalism
  • 2. The Essential Herbs
  • Part 2. The Art of Herbal Medicine Making
  • 3. Introducing Herbal Medicine Making
  • 4. Medicine-Making Methods
  • Part 3. Recipes and Remedies for the Whole Family
  • 5. For the Expectant and New Mother
  • 6. For Infant and Child
  • 7. Especially for Women
  • 8. Especially for Men
  • Part 4. Recipes and Remedies for Healthy Living
  • 9. Everyday Tonics for Vitality
  • 10. Sniffles, Colds, and Viruses
  • 11. Healing Wounds
  • 12. Happy Heart
  • 13. Tummy Health
  • 14. Aches and Pains
  • 15. Cleansing and Detox
  • 16. Mind and Spirit
  • Part 5. Recipes for Herbal Delights
  • 17. Skin and Body Care
  • 18. Herbal Drinks, Dressings, and Other Edibles
  • Dosage Guidelines
  • Seasonal Chart for Harvesting Herbs
  • Common Plant Thames and Their Latin Binomials
  • Glossary
  • Resources
  • Suggested Reading and References
  • Index
  • About the Author
Review by Library Journal Review

With the increasing popularity of herbal remedies, many readers are interested in creating their own treatments. Here, herbalist Bellebuono offers an introductory course for those who want to make remedies and body-care items. She provides information on 13 primary herbs commonly used for diverse purposes and easy to identify and grow. (Calendula, ginger, mint, and raspberry are among them.) She then discusses how to use fresh and dried herbs, which conditions they treat, and how to make medicinal products. She encourages readers to consult health practitioners before using herbs. Chapters on medicines for men, women, and children; one on herbs during pregnancy; and recipes complete the book. The author includes a glossary, dosage guidelines for children and adults, a seasonal chart for harvesting herbs, a list of common plant names and their Latin binomials, and a resource list. VERDICT This is a balanced basic introduction on creating herbal medicines; recommended.-Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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