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Nutritional Herbology : A Reference Guide to Herbs by Mark Pedersen
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Growing 101 Herbs That Heal: Gardening Techniques, Recipes, and Remedies
Tammi Hartung - 2000
Hartung, a certified organic grower and board member of United Plant Savers, shares all the secrets of propagation, soil preparation, natural pest management, harvesting techniques, and even garden design for both beauty and highest yield. Also includes herb-by-herb profiles and a guide to making medicines and delicious healing foods.
Health through God's pharmacy: Advice and experiences with medicinal herbs: Advice and Experiences with Medicinal Herbs
Maria Treben - 1980
The author, Maria Treben, was herself a highly acclaimed and much sought-after lecturer in Europe. Wherever she spoke, the auditoriums were filled to overflowing to her her tell of her personal experiences in treating and relieving even malignant diseases with her completely natural herbal remedies. Because the recipes are clear, concise and easy-to-understand, healing with medicinal herbs is now something that everyone can learn and apply themselves.
1001 Natural Remedies
Laurel Vukovic - 2003
Did you know that a few drops of eucalyptus oil can deter clothes moths, or that the most effective hand moisturizer is lavender or almond oil?
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
Valerie Ann Worwood - 1993
A necessary resource for anyone interested in alternative approaches to healing, this book contains more than 600 easy-to-follow recipes for essential oil treatments and aromatherapy.
The Herbal Apothecary: 100 Medicinal Herbs and How to Use Them
J.J. Pursell - 2015
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.
The Healing Herbs: The Ultimate Guide to the Curative Power of Nature's Medicines
Michael Castleman - 1991
It examines 100 of the most widely used, most easily available, most familiar, and most fascinating medicinal plants, tracing their history, folklore, and healing properties, and summarizing the latest scientific research on their many benefits. The Healing Herbs also explains where to find the herbs, how to take them, store and prepare them, even how to grow them.The Healing Herbs also includes an easy-to-use A-to-Z herb encyclopedia, plus a section titled Prevention and Treatment: A Fast-action Guide to Using the Healing Herbs, including: Conditions--from ear infection to stress, A-to-Z conditions and the herbs you can use to treat and prevent specific symptoms and diseases; Healing Actions--from antibiotic to sedative, an A-to-Z list of medicinal uses with herbs as a natural alternative to certain medicines; Other Uses--some unusual uses for the healing herbs, for example as insect repellent or memory improvement. Both Conditions and Healing Actions include special precautions about certain herbs, whether in preparation, long-term use, or short-term effects.
The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews
Scott Cunningham - 1986
The more things in your ritual to help your mind associate with your goal, the more powerful your ritual may be. Colored candles, scented oils, natural incenses, and more all add to the impact of the magic you wish to do. But how do you know which incense to burn? Is it possible to add scented oils together to get a more powerful oil? And how do you make your own appropriately-scented tools?The answers to questions like these and hundreds more can be found in The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews by world-famous author Scott Cunningham. This is a greatly expanded and rewritten version of The Magic of Incenses, Oils and Brews. It includes over 100 new formulas, proportions for each element of the recipes (the most requested feature from his previous book), how to substitute ingredients, and much more. Besides the formulas, it also includes the exact methods of making all of these scented tools, including how to extract the essences from the herbs.Each one of the formulas in this magic book is precise and easy to make. Do you need luck? Take 2 parts vetivert, 2 parts allspice, 1 part nutmeg, and 1 part calamus, grind them together as finely as possible, then sprinkle the powder in a circle around you, beginning and ending in the East and moving clockwise. Sit within this circle and absorb the powder's energies. Also included are other ways to use magical powders that will have you coming up with your own ideas for them, too.There is a legion of recipes for incenses. There are three for the sun and two for consecrating talismans. There are incenses for each of the astrological signs and ones to help you study better and gain success. You'll also find incenses for each of the planetary influences. There are four for Saturn alone!This compendium of magical lore is a vital tool for every magical person on any magical path, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Ayurveda of Diet: 15 Ultimate Eating Habits Recommended in Ayurveda for Health and Healing: [ 'Tri-Dosha' Test for determining your 'Prakriti' included ] ('Ayurveda of...' Book 2)
Advait - 2014
When Diet is correct, Medicine is of no need'If you follow the advice given in this book you will not fall ill...As Simple As That.A few of the Eating Habits recommended in this book are;# Eating Bread made of unpolished Wheat# Eating Melon on a regular basis# Avoiding Fatty Meat# Drinking Milk by adding a little honey, and a grain of salt Want to know More?? simply scroll up and click Buy NowP.S - This Book is enrolled in 'KINDLE UNLIMITED', If you are a Kindle Unlimited Subscriber, Download this book for FREE, and I bet, you will buy it afterwards for your collection and reference.
Stalking the Healthful Herbs
Euell Gibbons - 1966
Drawn from the author's wide knowledge of plants as well as from the lore of native Americans and early settlers, the information is supplemented by nutritionists at Pennsylvania State University who worked with Gibbons on analysis of the entries.
Llewellyn's Complete Formulary of Magical Oils: Over 1200 Recipes, Potions & Tinctures for Everyday Use
Celeste Rayne Heldstab - 2011
Whether your intention is magical or medicinal, specially blended essential oils can enrich your life with their mystical, energizing, and transformative power.Within this one-of-a-kind portable apothecary, learn to select and mix 67 essential oils for a myriad of magical, medicinal, and spiritual applications. Spanning every purpose from inner calm and romance to healing and energy work to prayer and spellcraft, all 1,200 recipes are arranged alphabetically to make it easy to find precisely what you need.Step by step, Celeste Rayne Heldstab also shows how to create your own blends for spells, rituals, and remedies. Amp up their potency with correspondences for the elements, day of the week, time of day, Moon phase, astrological sign, herbs, and gemstones.Protection for house & home Love & passion Career & finances Dreamwork & meditation Beauty & skin care Fatigue, headaches, & other common ailments Praise: Celeste skillfully demystifies the process of using and blending oils by providing lucid, detailed, and easy-to-read instructions while emphasizing the magical power inherent in plants.--Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells
The Herbal Drugstore: The Best Natural Alternatives to Over-The-Counter and Prescription Medicines!
Linda B. White - 2000
More and more people are turning to herbal medicine for solutions to their health concerns because they believe that herbs are gentler, safer, and more affordable than pharmaceuticals. Yet how can they be sure of what really works and what is right for them? Despite the glut of information on herbs, these remedies have rarely been compared objectively with drugs. That's just what consumers need, so they can rest assured that the decisions they make will help them get well-- not harm them. "The Herbal Drugstore" sifts through all the studies, facts, and opinions to provide objective, concise profiles of more than 280 drugs and drug categories, along with their herbal alternatives. For each health problem, you can weigh the functions and side effects of the most common pharmaceutical treatments against the benefits and cautions of the best-known herbal remedies. You also get: * Accurate dosage instructions for using herbs safely and effectively* Essential information about potential herb-drug and herb-herb interactions* A comprehensive chart that lists drugs and their herbal alternatives side by side for easy reference* In-depth profiles of nearly 60 herbs, with explanations of herb sources, uses, and safety issues* A shopper's guide for choosing among various herb forms and brands* Detailed instructions-- for making your own herbal remedies* A resource directory-- of herbal products, practitioners, and publications Whether you're a newcomer to herbal medicine or you've been using herbs for years, "The Herbal Drugstore" arms you with clear, concise, impartial information that puts you in control of your health. Now you can feel confident that when choosing between herbal and pharmaceutical therapies, you have the power of "The Herbal Drugstore" behind you.
Restoring Your Digestive Health:: How The Guts And Glory Program Can Transform Your Life
Jordan S. Rubin - 2003
It provides a revolutionary wellbeing programme for the millions of people seeking a simple, natural lifestyle change to help ease the pain of their debilitating digestive disorders.
Rawsome!: Maximizing Health, Energy, and Culinary Delight with the Raw Foods Diet
Brigitte Mars - 2004
The result, over time, is a feeling of buoyant, radiant health. Brigitte Mars presents evidence that confirms the efficacy of the raw foods diet. In addition, she points out the environmental benefits of the raw food diet, making the most of agricultural practice, and reducing the human footprint on the earth.
Healing Herbs & Spices : Health Benefits of Popular Herbs & Spices Plus Over 70 Recipes To Use Them In
Lee Anne Dobbins - 2012
You'll have a new appreciation for everyday herbs that you can find in your grocery store right now plus you'll get over 70 recipes that show you how to take advantage of they healing properties in delicious foods that you and your family will love!
The Complete Guide To Homeopathy
Andrew Lockie - 1995
The book includes easy-to-consult practical ailment charts which recommend remedies for a wide range of common aliments.