Master recipes from the herbal apothecary : 375 tinctures, salves, teas, capsules, oils, and washes for whole-body health and wellness

“This incredible, in-depth, and easy-to-access resource is a must for all of us who wish to learn more about healing ourselves through the plant world.” —Shiva Rose, actress, activist, and founder of The Local Rose JJ Pursell, the bestselling author of The Herbal Apothecary , is back with a complete, one-stop resource for herbal remedies that heal and nurture the whole family. Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary offers safe, trusted natural remedies written by a board-certified naturopathic physician. It starts with master recipes for tinctures, salves, teas, capsules, oils, washes, and more. Once you understand how to make these basic formulations, you can access the more than 375 specific recipes that address a range of health concerns from the common cold and headaches to insomnia and digestive issues. Comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and beautifully packaged, Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary will become your go-to guide for sustained health and wellness. Cover 1 Title 4 Dedication 5 Copyright 5 Contents 6 Introduction 7 Master Recipes 13 Basic Capsule Recipe 31 Basic Fomentation Recipe 35 Basic Herbal Oil Recipe 37 Medicinal Tea: Quart Jar Method 41 Medicinal Tea: Stove Top Method 43 Basic Poultice Recipe 45 Basic Salve Recipe 47 Basic Spray Recipe 48 Basic Suppository Recipe 49 Basic Syrup Recipe 51 Basic Tincture Recipe 53 Basic Wash Recipe 55 Key Ingredients: Must-Have Herbs for Day-to-Day Use 57 Ashwagandha 59 Black Cohosh 59 Burdock 59 Calendula 60 Catnip 60 Celery 60 Chamomile 61 Coltsfoot 61 Comfrey 61 Cramp Bark 62 Dandelion 62 Dong Quai 62 Echinacea 63 Elderberry 63 Elecampane 64 Eleuthero 64 Epimedium 65 Fennel 65 Gentian 65 Ginger 66 Ginkgo 66 Goldenseal 66 Hawthorn 67 Hops 67 Hyssop 67 Kava Kava 68 Lavender 68 Lemon Balm 68 Lobelia 69 Motherwort 69 Mugwort 69 Mullein 70 Myrrh 70 Nettle 70 Oatstraw 71 Oregon Grape 71 Partridge Berry 71 Peppermint 72 Pine 72 Plantain 72 Raspberry 73 Rhodiola 73 Rose 73 Rosemary 74 Safflower 74 Sage 74 Saw Palmetto 75 Schisandra 75 Silk Tassel 75 Skullcap 75 St. John’s Wort 76 Tribulus 76 Turmeric 76 Usnea 76 Vervain 77 Vitex 77 Wild Yam 77 Tarrow 78 Yellow Dock 78 Yohimbe 78 Day-to-Day Health 79 Acne 80 Acne Rosacea 83 Allergies 84 Anemia 85 Appetite, Decreased 86 Asthma 87 Athlete’s Foot 88 Bad Breath 90 Bites and Stings 91 Bleeding Gums 92 Boils 93 Brain Fatigue 94 Bruises 95 Circulation 96 Cold Sores 98 Concussion 99 Constipation 100 Diarrhea 101 Dizziness 103 Ear Conditions 104 Eczema 105 Eye Conditions 106 Fatigue 108 Gallstones 109 Gas 110 Gum Disease 111 Hay Fever 112 Headache 113 Heat Exhaustion 114 Hemorrhoids 114 Hives 116 Hoarseness 117 Hypoglycemia 118 Incontinence 119 Indigestion 120 Insomnia 122 Kidney Stones 124 Kitchen Burns 125 Lumbago 126 Muscle Pain 127 Neuragia/Neuropathy 128 Perspiration 129 Poison Oak/Ivy 130 Sciatica 131 Sprains and Strains 132 Stomach Ulcers 133 Styes 134 Sunburn 135 Tooth Conditions 136 Thrush 137 Varicose Veins 138 Vomiting 139 Warts 140 Immune Defense 141 Antiviral Treatments 144 Bronchitis 146 Catarrh 147 Chest Colds 148 Chronic Low Immunity 150 Coughs 152 Earaches 155 Fevers 157 Head Colds 159 Immune Boost 161 Influenza, A.K.A. The Flu 163 Laryngitis 164 Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) 166 Sinusitis 167 Sore Throat 168 Staph Infections 170 Strep Throat 171 Swollen Glands 172 Women’s Health 173 Absence of Menses 174 Bladde Incontinence 176 Bladder Infections 177 Breast Health 178 Fertility 179 Heavy Bleeding 181 Irregular Cycles 182 Lactation 183 Leucorrhea 183 Menopause 185 Menstrual Cramping 186 PMS, Emotional Aspects 187 Postpartum Emotions 189 Pregnancy 190 Uterine Fibroids 192 Vaginal Bacterial Infections 194 Vaginal Infections 195 Men’s Health 197 Gout 199 Heart Health 200 Prostate Health 202 Stamina and Impotence 203 Urination Fequency 204 Care for Babies and Children 205 Bad Dreams and Scary Things 207 Bedwetting 208 Dosage Guidelines for Children 209 Chicken Pox 210 Colic 211 Constipation 212 Coughs 213 Cradle Cap 215 Croup 216 Cuts and Scrapes 217 Diaper Rash 218 Diarrhea 219 Earaches 220 Eye Discharge 220 Fever 221 Fussiness 222 Head Colds 223 Head Lice 226 Impetigo 226 Nervousness 228 Nosebleeds 229 Sore Throat 230 Tea Party Time 231 Teething 232 Vaccination Support 233 Emotional Support 235 Anxiety 237 Depression 239 Grief 241 Panic 242 Travel Wellness 243 The Essential Travel Kit 244 Herbs for Elders 251 Arthritis 252 Bladder Control 254 Brain Support 255 Coldness and Circulation 255 Insomnia and Fitful Sleep 257 Muscle Soreness and Stiffness 257 Vision Changes 258 Herbs for Odds and Ends 261 Animal Care 262 Natural Dyeing 264 Homekeeping 266 Metric Conversions 271 Herbal Suppliers 272 Botanical Names of Herbs Used 273 Further Reading 277 Acknowledgments 279 Photo Credits 280 Index 282 About the Author 293 JJ Pursell, the bestselling author of The Herbal Apothecary, is back with a complete, one-stop resource for herbal remedies that heal and nurture the whole family. Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary will help users heal themselves and their loved ones with safe, trusted natural remedies written by a board certified naturopathic physician. It starts with master recipes for tinctures, salves, teas, capsules, oils washes, and more. Once the user understands how to make these basic formulations, they can then access the more than 375 specific recipes that address a range of health concerns from the common cold and headaches to insomnia and digestive issues. Comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and beautifully packaged, Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary is for anyone seeking a more natural path toward sustained health and wellness "Trusted naturopath Dr. JJ Pursell shares 375 herbal recipes that support the daily health and wellness of every member of the household"-- Provided by publisher