Studies of dietary patterns around the world confirm that spice-consuming populations have the lowest incidence of such life-threatening illnesses as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's.Bharat B. Aggarwal, the world's foremost expert on the therapeutic use of culinary spices, takes an in-depth look at 50 different spices and their curative qualities, and offers spice “prescriptions”-categorized by health condition-to match the right spice to a specific ailment.

    The first in a two-volume set, "The Earthwise Herbal" profiles Old World plants (volume two will treat American plants). Organized alphabetically, the book encompasses all of the major and many of the secondary herbs of traditional and modern Western herbalism. Author Wood describes characteristic symptoms and conditions in which each plant has proved useful in the clinic, often illustrated with appropriate case histories. In addition, he takes a historical view based on his extensive study of ancient and traditional herbal literature. Written in an easy, engaging, non-technical style, "The Earthwise Herbal" offers insight into the logic of the plant: how it works, in what areas of the body it works, how it has been used in the past, what its pharmacological constituents indicate about its use, and how all these different factors hang together to produce a portrait of the plant as a whole entity. Ideal for beginners, serious students, or advanced practitioners, "The Earthwise Herbal "is also useful for homeopaths and flower essence practitioners as it bridges these fields in its treatment of herbal medicines. "From the Trade Paperback edition.""

    Susun Weed, the voice of the Wise Woman Tradition, has spent the last twenty-five years listening to what’s between our legs. Her new book gives voices to all those parts, describes them in health, and offers alternative, complementary, integrative, homeopathic, and allopathic remedies for their distresses. Whether your “down there” gives you pleasure or pain, Ms. Weed’s simple, successful, strategies optimize health.“Filled with beauty, truth, wisdom and healing.” Christiane Northrup, MD, author Get the answers to your most intimate questions right now. Do you have it? What can you do?Orgasms            Fibroids                  Prostate ProblemsVirility                   Incontinence         Hysterectomy AlternativesDesire                 Infertility                  Sex Infections/STDsPCOS                 Cervical Issues     Healing After TraumaUTIs                    Endometriosis      Chronic Pelvic PainLUTS                  Hemorrhoids         Dry Vagina You'll find a full range of options, fully explained and well-illustrated, so you can make the very best choices for your good health.     • Homeopathic remedies        • Nourishing herbal infusions        • Emotional aids                        • Dietary strategies     • Herbal stars                             • Alternative medicines     • Helpful/harmful drugs            • Successful surgery     • Shamanic/soul work"Feel good in your body. Feel good in your spirit. Take this time away from demands and feel good. Lean against me as you sing. Lean against me and sing with me until the bones of the Ancients ring with ecstacy. Sing yourself to sleep. Sing yourself to wholeness, sing yourself to joy."- also available as a 3 hour audio lecture: Down There, digital download

    These fungi, Rogers explains, have the capacity to heal both the body and, through the process of myco-remediation, the planet itself. Throughout the book, he documents their success in optimizing the immune system and treating a wide range of acute and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver problems, blood sugar disorders, cancer, and obesity.Entries discuss the mushroom or lichen’s medicinal traits and properties, including active chemical components, preparation methods (including extracts, essences, and essential oils), and historical as well as modern-day usage. Two hundred full-color photos and thorough descriptions make identification easy for the reader. Rogers also delves into the cultural, religious, and literary significance of each mushroom, featuring fascinating tidbits about each one’s etymology and history.

    Increasingly there are concerns in regards to not only the quality but the purity of imported herbs, and wild herbs picked for medicinal purposes are ever more endangered than in past years both at home and abroad.Peg Schafer, longtime grower and teacher, guides readers with information on propagating, cultivating, and harvesting Chinese herbs, and presents fascinating new scientific data that reveal the age-old wisdom of nature and the traditional systems of Chinese medicine. Through 79 detailed herb profiles--all tested and trialed on Schafer's certified organic farm-Schafer offers easy-to-follow information, suitable for both growers and practitioners, for growing efficacious wild-simulated herbs. Also included is important information on species conservation, crop integration, and how to avoid the introduction of invasive species. Sidebars on traditional medicinal uses for each herb and delicious recipes are also featured throughout.Vegetable and CSA farmers will find this book of great interest for adding value-added crops to their repertoire, and beginner growers looking to incorporate medicinals into their gardens will find this an invaluable guide to understanding where herbal medicine comes from, and will make eating-your-medicine more accessible than ever.

    Comprehensive instructions for making herbal tinctures, oils, salves, vinegars, teas, and syrups.

     Juliette shares with us the herbal lore she learned and used in the Spanish Sierra Nevada mountains.  You’ll find herbs to combat vermin, counter burns, keep your skin beautiful, and many more.

    What is the link between map and apron, acrobat and oxygen, zeal and jealousy, flour and pollen, secret and crime?Did you know that crimson originally comes from the name of tiny scale insects, the kermes, from whose dried bodies a red dyestuff is made? That Yankee began as a nickname for Dutchmen? That omelette evolved from amulette, “a thin sheet of metal,” and is a not-too-distant cousin of the word laminate? That jeans find their antecedent in jean fustian, meaning “a cotton fabric from Genoa”?They also contain an extensive selection of words whose life histories are intrinsically fascinating or instructive. This dictionary shows how modern English has developed from its Indo-European roots and how the various influences on the language—from migration and invasion to exploration, trade, technology, and scholarship—have intermingled. It is an invaluable addition to any English or linguistics library.

    This is a valuable resource book not only for the serious folklorist, but also for a wider audience interested in a deeper look at rural Scottish practices. Ms. Hopman has done an amazing amount of research, and her Scottish herbalism section is far more detailed than I've seen elsewhere. A "must have" for the northern European folklorist's library. Jane T. Sibley, Ph.D., author of "The Hammer of the Smith" and "The Divine Thunderbolt: Missile of the Gods." Through her books, Ellen Evert Hopman lifts the veil between worlds of the present and the past. She guides the reader on a fascinating journey to our ancient Celtic history, simultaneously restoring lost knowledge and entertaining the reader. Be prepared to be educated and delighted. Wendy Farley, Clan McKleod The first things is WOW! Ellen Hopman has given us a volume that belongs in Harry Potter's library. This wonderful collection of enchantments, faery lore and herbal potions, is presented by a practicing herbalist and (I suspect) magician. It is a useful manual of magic, an unusual tourist guide to Scotland, certainly a delightful read, and at the very least, a comprehensive and thoroughly footnoted collection of folk lore for humorless librarians and scholars. Matthew Wood MS (Scottish School of Herbal Medicine) Registered Herbalist (American Herbalists Guild) Every now and again, a book emerges from the waves of occult and magical authorship that delves into the deep and ancestral waters of old magic! This book is one of those rare occasions. From the lore of herbs to the blessing of stones; from avioding the elf-blast to healing through Faerie blessing - Ellen guides the reader through ancient groves of oral lore to discover a power and spirit that connects the reader to the oldest of magics, the earth and her elements. I am confident that the Scottish Ancestral Wise Ones, are renewed through this book and the old ways live once again! Orion Foxwood, Traditional Witch Elder, Conjurer in Southern Root-Doctoring and Faery Seer (www.orionfoxwood.com), author of "The Faery Teachings" (R.J. Stewart Books) and "The Tree of Enchantment" (Weiser Books).

    Cunning-folk were practitioners of magic and herbal medicine who dealt with problems in their local communities. Cunning-man Arthur Gauntlet was based in Gray’s Inn Lane in London, and his personal working book contains a fascinating diverse mixture of herbal remedies, prayers, magical and biblical charms, with previously unseen angelic conjurations and magic circles, in an eclectic blend of practical magic for health, wealth, love and protection.This unique manuscript demonstrates both the diverse and spiritual nature of such Cunning-folk’s books of practice, as well as their magical emphasis on Biblical scripture, particularly the Psalms, and their opposition to witchcraft, found in charms and conjurations. Arthur Gauntlet worked with a female skryer called Sarah Skelhorn, and drew on numerous preceding sources for his craft, including the Arbatel, the Heptameron, Folger Vb.26, The Discoverie of Witchcraft, the Book of Gold, the writings of the German magus Cornelius Agrippa, the astrologer William Bacon and Queen Elizabeth I’s court astrologer Dr. John Dee, as well as other London Cunning-folk.In his introduction, the author provides fresh insights into the hidden world of seventeenth century magical London, exploring the web of connections between astrologers, cunning-folk and magicians, playwrights, authors and church figures. These connections are also highlighted by the provenance of the manuscript, which is traced from Arthur Gauntlet through the hands of such notable angel magicians as Elias Ashmole (founder of the world’s first public museum, the Ashmolean in Oxford), Baron Somers (the Lord Chancellor), Sir Joseph Jekyll (Master of the Rolls) and Sir Hans Sloane (founder of the British Museum), as well as the astrologer John Humphreys and the cunning-woman Ann Savadge.This is a unique work which draws attention to the often neglected place of women in seventeenth century magic, both as practitioners (such as skryers and Cunning-women), and customers. It also emphasises the vital and influential role played by Cunning-Men and Women in synthesising and transmitting the magical traditions of medieval Britain into the subsequent centuries, as well as their willingness to conjure a wide range of spiritual creatures to achieve results for their clients, including angels, demons, fairies, and the dead.

    The modern answer to the traditional herbal, this beautifully illustrated book shows you how easy it is to grow and use a wide range of safe, effective medicinal herbs at home. Discover how to treat everyday ailments with home-made tinctures, and syrups, and how to use food as medicine with delicious, seasonal herb-based soups, smoothies and juices, hot drinks, and salads that will soothe, calm, and heal.The book opens with step-by-step advice on how to source herbs: how to grow your own, forage in the wild, or buy them from a herbalist. The next section of the book explains how to use herbs. It recommends the top herbs for treating common ailments and presents nourishing, healing recipes for every season, such as smoothies to boost immunity, soups for common colds, and hot drinks for insomnia. The chapter on pamper to heal includes step-by-step techniques and herbal recipes for balms, massage blends, and bath oils. Finally, a fully illustrated A-Z directory of herbs covers everything you need to know about each of the 100 herbs selected, from how to grow them, to which conditions they can help to treat, and the best ways to apply them.With Home Herbal as your guide, discover the satisfaction that comes from growing your own herbs and using them to care for yourself and your family, safe in the knowledge that they are natural and gentle, but highly effective."Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food." -Hippocrates 460-359BCContentsPrelims (5pp)Part 1: Source (2pp)Grow (22pp): Includes advice on how to grow and harvest your own herbs. Includes planting plans for pots and areas in vegetable plots or small gardens.Forage (8pp): Advice on collecting herbs from the wild, including information on habitat, guidelines on identification, and status of sustainability.Buy (6pp): Explains how to source and select herbs from a herbalist.Part 2: Use (2pp)Everyday ailments (20pp): Double-page spreads show the recommended top herbs for treating common ailments.Eat to Heal (86pp): Recipes for soups, salads, and drinks, arranged seasonally to take into consideration theavailability of fresh herbs and the most common ailments during that season.Pamper to heal (86pp): How to make a range of products for face and body, many of them demonstrated step-by-step, including balms, massage blends, and bath oils.A-Z of Herbs (108pp): Covers the most popular and useful herbs for use at home, many of which are easy to grow. Each entry includes information on which parts of a herb to use, its main constituents, how to grow it, where to find it in the wild, and how to harvest it. Advice on the medicinal use of herbs is broken down into which type of preparation is best for different types of complaint.Herbs in this section include:ChamomileNettleCinnamonRaspberry LeafPsylliumFennelMarigold FlowersSlippery ElmLavenderElderflowers and berriesPeppermintLime FlowersRosehips and budsDandelionValerianMilk ThistleSageFenugreekLemon BalmWild YamMeadowsweetYarrowWitch HazelLiquoriceComfreyEyebrightRed CloverAstragalusPau DarcoBurdockLemon VerbenaHorsetailScullcapMarshmallowRosemaryThymeLinseedPassion FlowerHibiscusVervainCleaversHawthornGolden SealSt Johns WortQuassia ChipsOlibanumGinkgoMyrrhColtsfootAgnus CastusClovesEchinaceaKelp PowderSaw PalmettoAniseed (Spanish)ChickweedDamianaSchizandraGinsengJasmine FlowersAshwagandaCatnipRed RosesSennaAlfalfaGarlicMulleinOatsPlantainMotherwortBilberriesCelery SeedGotu KolaMistletoeGingerBlack CohoshSpirulinaHopsCaraway SeedsBorageLemongrassTurmericCornsilkUva UrsiOrange BlossomJuniper BerriesYellow DockAniseed (China Star)Ladys MantleHyssopCrampbarkDevils ClawGoji (Lycium)Guarana PowderCayenneChinese AngelicaWormwoodEucalyptusSarsaparillaGolden RodResources/Index/Acknowledgments (7pp)

    In this richly detailed memoir, Juliette de Bairacli Levy – one of the founders of American herbalism – offers us a rare documentary.  It is at once an herbal, a travel book and a compendium of Gypsy lore and Gypsy ways.Juliette gives us river winds, strange characters in the streets by day, rats scurrying by at night, and legions of cockroaches in the apartments, against whose window the blossoms of apple and pear trees toss, even in the great city’s cement heart.

    Arranged alphabetically, this book describes over 250 herbs and spices as well as offering feature entries on scented herb/medicinal gardens, herbalists and New World herbs.

    Doctors or healing priests were usually too far away to consult except in extreme circumstances. In addition to directing the planting & maintenance of the garden, she had an herb room (later, a stillroom) where she dried the harvest and made the necessary medicaments from herbs. Of necessity, she would compile herbal recipes and other practical information used to treat the illnesses and injuries of both family and retainers. This information would come from a variety of sources: her mother & other relatives, neighbors and travelers. Following the tradition of her forebears, Ms. Martin has compiled helpful information on over thirty common health complaints and fifteen magical situations. As her ancestors would have recorded, she includes information on growing your own herbs and how to make herbal preparations.

    

    More often than not, our grandparents would go to their garden or kitchen pantry before they went to a doctor to treat everyday health complaints. Today, scientific studies are proving what Grandma knew all along--natural remedies are oftentimes just as effective as modern cures, have fewer side-effects, and cost just pennies. Moreover, natural remedies have stood the test of time. Peppermint has been used as soothe upset stomachs long before Pepto-Bismal and ginger has been used for its antibiotic properties for thousands of years in Asian medicine. Learn how to quickly and naturally treat over 100 common conditions with everyday cures:-Use Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey to break up congestion-Black or Green Teabags will take the sting out of a bad sunburn-Drink Beet, Celery, and Cucumber juice to soothe a shingles outbreak.-Inhale oil of Geranium to calm a hot flash-Apply a Witch Hazel compress to treat varicose veins-Pumpkin Seeds improve male potency-Burnt Toast soaks up internal toxins-Epsom Salt bathes heal the lymphatic systemFilled with thousands of surprising cures, each entry gives multiple remedies for each condition from herbs, to healing foods, to acupressure and yoga poses. Hundreds of step-by-step illustrations show you the right way to administer a treatment from making herbal tinctures to applying a poultice. Dosage guidelines are given for every remedy as well as safety guidelines, contraindications, and when to call a doctor.

    If we consider the anthropological evidence it is very likely that our hunter-gatherer ancestors learned about medicinal herbs by observing wild animals deliberately eating certain plants in their diet as a way to treat different health issues. For all of nature and throughout the history of traditional medicine there has never been any real separation between food and medicine, and the present work aims to restore this connection. Informed by the theory and practices of Ayurveda and scientific research, Food As Medicine: The Theory and Practice of Food provides a practical and lucid model of what food is, how it impacts your health, and how to make the best choices in your diet - depending on your individual needs. Includes meal plans and recipes. Todd Caldecott is a trained medical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, in practice since 1997. He is a registered professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, author of the textbook Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life, and editor of a new text on Nepalese ethnobotany called Ayurveda in Nepal. Todd lives in Vancouver B.C. with his family where he practices and teaches herbal medicine and Ayurveda. Check out his website at www.toddcaldecott.com to get free information on natural health and healing.

    It is an excellent reference for augmenting potions, making substitutions for ingredients or creating your own formulas for a wide variety of purposes.All of the formulas given here employ natural ingredients with the exception of old traditional potions from past centuries and those that call for food dyes as colorants. The author has, also, tried to choose ingredients or suggest substitutions in such cases that are safer and may be readily obtained.Why make your own potions when you can buy them off the shelf ready-made?When you purchase a ready-made potion, you have no way of knowing what's in it or under what conditions it was. On the other hand, you have a distinct advantage when you make your own formulas because you can ensure that they are made properly and you can customize them to your or your client's specific needs.Furthermore, many of the powerful formulas in this book cannot be found anywhere else. A long list of herbs and their attributes is provided so you can ensure that your potion has the most suitable ingredients for your particular purpose.