Geniusz gained much of the knowledge she writes about from her years as an oshkaabewis, a traditionally trained apprentice, and as friend to the late Keewaydinoquay, an Anishinaabe medicine woman from the Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan and a scholar, teacher, and practitioner in the field of native ethnobotany. Keewaydinoquay published little in her lifetime, yet Geniusz has carried on her legacy by making this body of knowledge accessible to a broader audience.Geniusz teaches the ways she was taught—through stories. Sharing the traditional stories she learned at Keewaydinoquay’s side as well as stories from other American Indian traditions and her own experiences, Geniusz brings the plants to life with narratives that explain their uses, meaning, and history. Stories such as “Naanabozho and the Squeaky-Voice Plant” place the plants in cultural context and illustrate the belief in plants as cognizant beings. Covering a wide range of plants, from conifers to cattails to medicinal uses of yarrow, mullein, and dandelion, she explains how we can work with those beings to create food, simple medicines, and practical botanical tools.Plants Have So Much to Give Us, All We Have to Do Is Ask makes this botanical information useful to native and nonnative healers and educators and places it in the context of the Anishinaabe culture that developed the knowledge and practice.

    Chefs Melissa Parks and Laurie Wolf have developed recipes that specifically complement and downplay the taste of the herb so that each appetizer, entree, and dessert will be enjoyed to the fullest. No special culinary equipment is needed; home cooks can simply prepare an extraction an infusion of cannabis into a medium such as oil or butter then proceed as normal with the recipe. Seasoned chefs and cooking novices alike will revel in creating homemade cannabis-infused treats with these delicious, reliable recipes. Discover expert tips on creating consistent and potent canna-butter, canna-oil, and canna-olive oil. Gain a better understanding of dosing levels and popular marijuana strains. Enjoy the art of at-home cuisine in an entirely new way with the first cookbook to treat the humble cannabis herb as the unique culinary ingredient that it is."

    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.

    In an easy-to-understand, practical, and comprehensive manner, readers will learn how to focus on quality over quantity, and keep costs down by innovating with existing equipment, rather than expensive technology. Market farmers who have never before considered growing medicinal herbs will learn why it’s more important to produce these herbs domestically.The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer makes a convincing case that producing organic medicinal herbs can be a viable, profitable, farming enterprise. The Carpenters also make the case for incorporating medicinal herbs into existing operations, as it can help increase revenue in the form of value-added products, not to mention improve the ecological health of farmland by encouraging biodiversity as a path toward greater soil health.

    

    Prepper’s Natural Medicine is the definitive guide to creating powerful home remedies for any health situation, including: •Herbal Salve for Infections •Poultice for Broken Bones •Natural Ointment for Poison Ivy •Infused Honey for Burns •Essential Oil for Migraines •Soothing Tea for Allergies •Nutritional Syrup for Flu With easy-to-read herbal charts, a breakdown of essential oils, tips for stockpiling natural medicines and step-by-step instructions for creating your own elixirs, salves and more, this book offers everything you need to keep you and your loved ones safe.

    Herbalist Tina Sams identifies the 20 most common and healthful herbs and over 100 natural remedies that are easy, inexpensive, and effective. This illustrated guide is fundamental for any nature-lover's library.

    All the plants can easily be grown throughout North America by any home gardener, and used for their healing and natural-remedy properties! Author Elizabeth Millard shares her deep knowledge of what to add to your garden to grow your own medicine cabinet to enhance your health.Each featured plant profile includes:- A detailed full-color photograph of the plant and key preparation steps. ​- Brief histories and descriptions the plants (including recommended varieties).- The most efficient way to cultivate, care for, and harvest your plant.- Which parts are the most medicinal.- A profile of your plant’s health and nutritional properties.- The current state of scientific research on the plant.- The best practices for any plants requiring special harvesting, storing, or preparation.- The most effective use of the plant as a remedy, and any precautions you should take.Richly illustrated with 200 photographs, Backyard Pharmacy not only includes photography of the plants, but also images demonstrating step-by-step preparation, harvest, and storage methods to get the best results from your gardening efforts.Take control of your health. Learn about the benefits of herbs and "backyard friends" and natural health remedies for yourself and your family, and even grow them right in your own backyard.

    Providing information on and photos of medicinal plants and where to harvest them, anthropologist David E. Young and botanist Robert D. Rogers chronicle the life, beliefs, and healing practices of Medicine Man Russell Willier in his native Alberta, Canada. Despite being criticized for sharing his knowledge, Willier later found support in other healers as they began to realize the danger that much of their traditional practices could die out with them. With Young and Rogers, Willier offers his practices here for future generations. At once a study and a guide, A Cree Healer and His Medicine Bundle touches on how indigenous healing practices can be used to complement mainstream medicine, improve the treatment of chronic diseases, and lower the cost of healthcare. The authors discuss how mining, agriculture, and forestry are threatening the continued existence of valuable wild medicinal plants and the role of alternative healers in a modern health care system. Sure to be of interest to ethnobotanists, medicine hunters, naturopaths, complementary and alternative health practitioners, ethnologists, anthropologists, and academics, this book will also find an audience with those interested in indigenous cultures and traditions.

    The Oil-Pulling Revolution combines ancient teachings and modern techniques to incorporate this healthy habit into your daily routine. Using the tips and instructions provided here you can: •Remove harmful bacteria •Eliminate cavities •Reduce plaque •Whiten teeth •Freshen breath Beyond dental care, this book details how oil pulling benefits your entire body for glowing skin, more energy, improved heart health, fewer migraines and a healthier overall lifestyle.

    The bane of farmers and hikers alike, this plant is one people know as soon as they meet it, and it teaches respect to everyone who comes near it. Who would have thought such a seemingly off-putting plant could be chalk full of so much herbal wealth? The high nutrient content of nettles makes it a perfect herb to enjoy daily in many herbal tea blends in order to help strengthen and nourish your body. It is delicious as a cooked spinach replacement in any recipe that you can imagine, from spanakopita and breakfast casseroles to stuffed hamburgers and everything in between. If Popeye had known about nettles he would have kicked his canned spinach habit to the curb! Herbalists love nettles and, hopefully, after this week you will to. Its delicious, slightly salty flavor is pretty neutral in herbal tea blends, which adds a nice balanced base. Many people enjoy it daily in nourishing herbal infusions, which we will discuss in this issue as well. This issue includes these articles: Nettles Herbal Monograph How to Make a Flower Essence Nettle Herbal Infusion History and Mythology of Nettles Nettles for Self Care and Nourishment Nettle for Skincare Nettles for Hair Cucumber Nettle Soap Recipe Nettle Sauerkraut Recipe Grabbing the Nettles Nettles for Every Season

    With this book, you'll know what to do each month to have gardening success all year, from January to December. It's full of the when-to and how-tos of gardening along with richly illustrated step-by-step instructions, so you can garden with confidence.Reap the benefits of the gardening "experiments" and experience by authors Liz Ball and George Weigel.With a fresh look and updated information, Pennsylvania Month-by-Month Gardening includes all the when-to and how-to information that has made these books so popular over the years, presented in a new, easier-to-use format with more full-color photography and the most current information available. Complete with specific advice on growing flowers (both annuals and perennials), bulbs, grasses (both lawn and ornamental), roses, groundcovers, shrubs, trees, and vines, this book is one no garden lover will want to miss! In the winter, certain tasks are needed to plan for and improve the next growing season. And once things really start growing in the spring and summer, you'll find advice on the best way to get the most beautiful flowers, the lushest lawns, and the sturdiest trees. From planting to watering and fertilizing, and from maintenance to problem solving, Pennsylvania Month-by-Month Gardening shows all levels of gardeners the best practices to grow satisfying and rewarding results.

    An affordable and simple gesture, this encouraging title adds a little meaning to any gift or occasion... and is impossible to resist. Beautifully assembled in an easy-to-follow format, A Garden of Inspiration is the perfect gift for the gardener in your life.A Garden of Inspiration celebrates the simple yet profound act of tending a garden. One of the most calming and personally fulfilling activities a person can engage in, growing and cultivating your own patch of ground provides a down-to-earth perspective from which simple, enduring pieces of wisdom and clarity come easy.A Garden of Inspiration collects over 200 quotes of the wisdom, peace and happiness that gardening brings.

    Packed with a wealth of research and personal experitise, Harvest to Hydrosol leads you on a practical and mystical journey of a plant's transformation into a hydrosol.

    Viridis means 'green, verdant, growing'--all that is lush and nourishing; while genii is the origin of the words 'genius' and 'genie'--the spirit, daemon, or guiding intelligence of an entity. Viridis Genii--the verdant gnosis--is thus the spiritual path of working with the intelligence of living nature.Within this volume you will find a selection of international authorities on the Green Way, ranging from professional plant alchemists, shamanic herb-masters, to bioregional animists. Herein you will learn the ways in which you can communicate deeply with the mysterious intelligence of the plant kingdom, breaking down the barriers of anthropocentric thinking that separate humanity from nature.Introduction --Catamara Rosarium and Jenn Zahrt, PhDGreen Gold: Alchemy in the Plant Realm --Robert Allen BartlettThe Genius in the Bottle: Bioregional Animism and the Viridis Genii --Marcus McCoyPlant Communication: Two Relatively Simple Approaches --Sean CrokeThe Wisdom of the Trees --Julie Charette NunnBenedicaria: The Blessing Way of Southern Italian Folk Woman --Gail Faith EdwardsUm ClarAo nas Matas: Working with Plant Spirits in Brazilian Quimbanda --Jesse Hathaway DiazDream Grass --Ryan WazkaTwenty-First Century Visionary Medicine Woman --Shonagh HomeThe Rose in Sensorium --Catamara Rosarium

    Essential oils, the keystones of aromatherapy, can be inhaled or used in topical preparations. Herbal remedies can also be used topically in a variety of formulations and can be taken internally via lozenges, syrups, teas, and tinctures.Instructions are given for a wide range of aromatherapy and herbal remedies that can be easily prepared and used at home. In addition, lists of essential oils and herbs that are safe to use (and which aren't) and their specific benefits for each stage of pregnancy, labor, and birth to breastfeeding and recuperating from delivery are provided.

    It sheds new light on herbalism, holistic evaluation, and the age-old art of pulse-reading. "This is a monumental work, and an amazing contribution to our literature. I am always and adamantly of the mind that one's personal experience is of paramount importance, so there was a lot that I would not dream of contesting in your work. As you rightly state, nothing means anything divorced from the context of the patient's whole gestalt. There are many qualities you describe that I will be looking for in the future, or have felt and will reconsider the interpretation. Time will confirm or correct the three of you as the conversation unfolds. I am very pleased to meet Dr. Floyer and invite others to do the same." Brandt Stickley, L. Ac. Assistant Professor of Classical Chinese Medicine, National College of Naturopathic Medicine

     SUCCESSFUL COMPOSTING Although there are plenty of books written about how to make compost, few focus on preventing problems and providing advice on what to do when things don’t quite go to plan. In The Composting Troubleshooter, compost expert Dr Jane Gilbert explains the composting basics and sets out how you can compost effectively. By blending both art and science, the key components needed for successful composting are clearly explained and illustrated using easy-to-understand diagrams. PREVENTING PROBLEMS You’ll learn how to prevent composting problems by blending different materials, getting the structure of the heap right, and adjusting the moisture levels. ‘The Composting Troubleshooter’ provides an in-depth description of the different types of materials that can be composted, listing their key properties and things to keep an eye on. You’ll also find out about materials that may cause you problems, or taint your compost. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS Unlike other composting books, The Composting Troubleshooter, provides detailed advice on how to overcome a range of different composting problems. It is accompanied by a quick Look-Up Troubleshooter guide to help point you in the right direction. The book also contains chapters on: alternative composting methods; putting your compost to work; health and safety; and useful resources. By understanding the composting basics described in this book, you’ll be empowered to make and use compost effectively. You’ll also know what to do if things go off kilter. Both you and your garden will be able to reap the rewards.

    This is still a grey area even for the professionals and it can be very difficult even for a trained professional to distinguish a severe viral infection from a moderate bacterial infection when looking at the symptoms alone. There is also an ongoing debate as to whether antibiotics are over prescribed and as such there are super antibiotic resistant bugs morphing and waiting to release themselves on patients that may for one reason or another become immune to the general antibiotics. It is with this in mind that doctors really do have to use a combination of their experiences and science to decide whether or not antibiotics will be the right course of treatment for you the patient. More and more people are choosing to look to alternative herbs and natural medicines as a way to cure their ills and it is amazing how many different treatments that there are which are all perfectly harmless and easy to use. This book has been designed to give you all of the information regarding antibiotics and when they are more likely to be of benefit whilst also looking at a number of alternative treatments. The book covers the following topics: All things antibiotic Understanding natural alternative medicine Natural treatments for common illnesses 33 of the most common natural remedies Vitamins and Minerals found in natural foods Are antibiotics really necessary? Getting Your FREE Bonus Download this book, read it to the end and see "BONUS: Your FREE Gift" chapter after the conclusion. Download your copy of "Herbal Antibiotics" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now With 1-Click" button. ________ Tags:herbal antibiotics, herbal antivirals, herbal antibiotics and antivirals, herbal antibiotics and antivirals cures, herbal antibiotics and antivirals for beginners, herbal remedies, herbal remedies guide, herbal remedies that work, herbal remedies for weight loss, herbal remedies handbook, herbal remedies nature, herbal remedies for beginners, herbal medicines, herbal medicine preparation, herbal recipes, herbal tea, natural remedies, natural cures, natural law, natural beauty, natural remedies for anxiety, natural healing, natural health, natural healing, natural remedies that work, natural remedies for healthy skin, natural remedies for depression, natural remedies for beginners.

    Inspiring herbalism's practitioners and celebrating its many practical and aesthetic arts. Helping deepen the connection and relationships between human kind and the natural world, raising awareness about the needs and conservation of wild plants as well as about their safe uses. Raising the profiles of many of the most wise, intuitive, and experienced herbalists, so that more people can learn and benefit from the incredible body of knowledge that they have to share. And providing the skills and tools required to develop the most effective herbal practice possible. It is for this last purpose that we compiled the 87 original pieces for The Herbal Clinician, pulled directly from the pages of past Plant Healer issues. 25 different writers/teachers cover a wide range of topics related to seeing clients and treating their ailments botanically. While in no way complete or comprehensive, numerous areas are explored from a wide range of perspectives, including but not limited to: Diagnostics & Evaluations A first step in addressing any health condition is accurate assessment. You'll read about constitutions, tissue states, tongue and pulse diagnosis. Herbal Energetics & Actions Learn about herbal actions and properties, from demulcents to stimulants, tonics and trophorestoratives, as well as the energetics of the cardiovascular system. Treatments & Therapeutics Articles on organ systems including circulatory, immune, nervous, respiratory and urinary, plus female health from puberty to menopause, maternity and children, mental health and neurodiversity, treating animals, and first aid and external applications such as treating blunt trauma and soft tissue wounds, tackling parasites botanically, and topical application of herbs and honey. Clinical Skills & Case Studies Learn important practical skills and tools, herb selection criteria, drug/herb interactions, and more, and then read the enlightening case studies. Clinics, Business, & Practice Articles about teaching herbalism to both adult students and kids. Herbal entrepreneurship and making a living in the field of botanical healing. Community herbalism, nursing and herbalism, tips for beginning herbalists, and self care of the hard working practitioner. As with our other Plant Healer compilations, the pages of this book are taken directly from past issues of the quarterly magazine. One result is that some articles/chapters begin with a "Seeing People" or other department header at top, while other equally significant articles do not.

    Learn stress management tools using herbal and aromatherapy remedies.