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.

    Pharmacognosy is the study of the composition, production, use, and history of drugs of natural origin. Pendell covers these topics and more in this volume, charting a voyage around the world of plant teachers. Through poetry, chemistry, and a generous sprinkling of arcane lore, Pendell weaves and twists the many threads of tradition into a singularly bewitching brew. Pendell's voyage is a true circumnavigation. It divulges what Gary Synder called "dangerous knowledge" that is a formidable weapon against "even more dangerous ignorance."Dale Pendell is a poet, software engineer, and longtime student of ethnobotany. His poetry has appeared in many journals, and he was the founding editor of KUKSU: Journal of Backcountry Writing. He has led workshops on ethnobotany and ethnopoetics for the Naropa Institute and the Botanical Preservation Corps.

    Perfect for gardeners, herbalists, and cooks alike, this is the most comprehensive illustrated encyclopedia of herbs.

    The first real book to be published on growing food in tropical climates.

    have zoomd to an astounding 15% per year. As more people choose herbs to supplement or replace medication, there is a growing need for a trusted source of information on how to use them safely and for maximum effect.While herbs are generally considerd 'safe", combinations of herbs can be counterproductive or downright dangerous! "The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook" is the first interactive guide to herbal medicine, presenting information on how to combine herbs safely and evaluate which herbs to use for specific conditions. By knowing what each herb can do, and how best to integrate it into a personal healing program, readers will be able to treat common maladies, boost the immune system, prevent illness, maintain wellness, and ensure longevity.In this book, readers will learn about the Silver and Gold Standard herbs and herbal formulas from the top three herbal healing systems in the world: Ayurvedic Medicine from India, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Western Medicine. Each entry contains the full botanical and common name as well as the plant's geographic origins and the documented and legendary history of its use. Proven effects (based on recent research date), potential problems, warnings, and safe dosage amounts are included.The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook covers: -- Proven herbal treatments for over 100 medical conditions, including multiple sclerosis, sickle cell anemia, hepatitis C, migraine, glaucoma, hypoglycemia, cancer, and heart disease; - The best herbal alternatives to antidepressant drugs such as Prozac; -- How to choose between a capsule, tablet, or tincture for best absorption; -- Top choices of herbs to low cholesterol; -- Methods for blending ancient herbal wisdom with modern science; -- How to combine herbs from all three traditions, safely and effectively.Special features include: -- An alphabetical list by herb and the ailments for which it is used-- An alphabetical list by ailment and its appropriate herbal treatments-- Guidelines on how to buy and safely use herbs-- The most frequently asked questions and answers about herbs-- Appendices covering organizations, reference materials, and recommended herbal healers and suppliers

    It is 1835 and Marianne Metcalfe, a daughter of the French nobility, has just wed Joshua, an American pioneer. Together they set off on their new life, headed for the wilds of Indiana. When they arrive, Marianne establishes not only a homestead, but a legacy even more priceless. Each year at Christmastime, she sits down to record in a beautiful journal her memories of the year, the cherished moments of a life. The tradition is embraced across the generations: first by Constance, who has lived through the Civil War; then Anna, born in Germany and whose life spans enormous social changes; Kathleen, with her Irish humor and verve; and Jessie, a war bride-until the album is passed down to the present day, when Jan, a modern mother of two, picks up her pen. In writing about her life, each woman also paints a fascinating portrait of her times. Yet however much things change, however different these women are, they are bound together by one thing: the love of home and family. With virtually every page adorned with nostalgic photographs, charming artwork, and other memorabilia, "The Metcalfe Family Album" is as engrossing to look at as it is to read. Drawing on a rich immigrant heritage, it is also an inspiration to keep our own family traditions alive. Here in this extraordinary book is history as it is lived by ordinary people--"moving, warm and wise, and full of the unexpected.

    This gardening grimoire also includes easy techniques for making beauty treatments, culinary delights, pest control solutions, and housecleaning supplies.

    James Duke, and others. Now you can explore these beautiful surroundings without ever leaving your armchair! In THE HERBALIST'S GARDEN Shatoiya and Richard de la Tour lead you inside the garden gates of ten of North America's most enchanting herb gardens. And they invite you to share a personal "chat" with the gardeners who tend and love these remarkable healing and healthful plants. Come take a close look at the gardens through the beautiful images taken by award-winning photographer Saxon Holt. You'll hear these celebrated gardeners and herbalists describe the dreams that inspired their green thumb, the greatest joys they find in herb gardening, the challenges they've experienced in the garden, and what their most beloved plants are. The gardeners featured in this book offer their own personal recipes for healthful foods and healing remedies, tips on how to care for particular plants, and ideas for designing a garden of your own. Their deep commitment to their gardens will leave you with fresh energy and a renewed passion for gardening, whether you have a few acres, a few clay pots, or simply a penchant for dreaming.

    Understanding desires and motives that range from the ribald to the chaste. Titania offers a magic potion for every romantic quest.