Dr Stuarts Encyclopedia Of Herbs And Herbalism

The Herbal Encyclopedia: A Practical Guide to the Many Uses of Herbs is a valuable resource for those seeking more than the usual aspects of learning about our planet's valuable medicinal herbs. Besides medicinal information, included is also information regarding the spiritual uses, and growing information for those who wish to grow their own natural medicines. Compiled by a nationally certified Naturopathic Doctor, this guide is a valuable addition to any reference library. Want to learn how to feed your body naturally? Want to learn how to grow your own medicinal herbs? Want to learn ways to incorporate herbs into your worship? Want to learn how to get healthy and stay that way? Then this book is for you!

If you're in search of natural remedies for common ailments, this comprehensive guide has over 550 healing herbs to promote health and well-being. Invite Mother Nature into your garden! Learn how to cultivate, harvest and make your own treatments with this definitive reference book for medicinal plants. From ginger to lavender, thyme, and even the little dandelion, this book is a complete encyclopedia of herbs, plants and their healing properties. Learn about the chemistry of the plants and how they act as a medicine. Create alternative treatments for nearly 200 common health concerns in the comfort of your home. Treat yourself with the most natural medicine and become your own herbalist. The helpful instructions are easy to follow so you can start your own medicinal garden with the best know-how. Create the ideal habitat for planting, practice careful cultivation and know the best time to harvest. The well-thought-out format of the book means you can look up information by plant names or by ailments. There are 550 essential herbs with a beautiful photographic plant index discussing their different uses. Learn how to safely and effectively process the correct parts of the plants to encourage holistic and healthy healing. Traditional Medicine with Modern Research A treasure trove of information on the history of natural remedies and the many uses of plants. An essential index for any level of herbal expertise and supportive advice for beginners. - Extensive photographic index of over 550 herbs and plants. - Description of the plants, their active constituents and therapeutic properties. - Advice on how to cultivate your own herb garden.

An essential reference companion, "The Little Herb Encyclopedia" presents alphabetical listings of the most common and beneficial herbs and herbal combinations. In addition, the encyclopedia pinpoints the most prevalent health problems and their most effective herbal remedies.

"An easy reference guide to 256 herbs, each herb illustrated in full color. Comprehensive information on growing, collecting and storing herbs Discusses the therapeutic properties of medicinal herbs Glossaries of both botanical and medical terms."--Amazon.com.