Little Herb Encyclopedia

The recent herbal popularity is not a new fad, but merely a renewal of ancient medicinal healing methods that have been used for centuries. Herbs are some of the oldest medicines in the world. The correct usage of the wide variety of herbs has often required extensive research. The Little Herb Encyclopedia (fourth edition) ends the debate over how to use herbs. It includes a thorough list of the most common and beneficial herbs and widely acclaimed herbal combinations. This book is a ready reference that makes herbal health easy. In addition, it includes a list of the most prevalent health problems and their most effective herbal remedies. Take the difficulty out of herbal health and find the answers to your most common herbal questions with The Little Herb Encyclopedia.

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.

Little Herb Gardens features simple instructions for growing 30 of the most popular and useful herbs, indoors or out. Packed with full-color illustrations, information on growing conditions, and tips on selecting and planting herbs, it's a complete guidebook for a thriving herb garden -- whether you have a windowsill, indoor porch, or backyard plot. Plus, recipes for herb-infused oils and vinegars as well as flavored biscotti and sorbets will inspire you to make the most of your harvest. Friendly and informative, Little Herb Gardens makes growing herbs a simple pleasure. Book jacket.

For anyone who wants to learn more about medicinal plants and how to use them at home, Herbal Remedies provides essential information on how to safely use herbal medicines and shows you how to create your own remedies to target common ailments. Covers over 150 of the most popular herbs available Includes a reference section that targets 50 common ailments Features a Directory of Herbs and a Star Rating-System

The quick and easy photographic guide to herbs of the world--for novices and established enthusiasts alike. This compact visual guide features the highest-quality photographs, capturing the unique details of more than 700 plants used by people around the world in cooking, healing, cosmetics, and even pest control. Each herb's entry includes annotated photographs to highlight the herb's distinguishing features, color illustrations showing a typical specimen of the plant or tree, and the plant's natural habitat and native region to help identify it. Discover what each herb is used for, including applications in food preparation, medicine, beauty treatment, aromatherapy, and crafts, while symbols on every page detail which parts of the plant are used. The introduction covers the anatomy of an herb, reveals how herbs have been utilized throughout history, and explains how we use herbs in the modern world, from medicinal uses to the pleasures of a well-kept herb garden, making it an essential reference for anyone interested in exploring their local forest or cultivating herbs.