The Big Book of Herbal Medicine : 300 Natural Remedies for Health and Wellness

Tap into natures medicine cabinet and alleviate your ailments Better health and wellness can begin in your own backyardliterally. Discover the benefits of natural remedies with this definitive guide to herbal medicine and gain a greater understanding of how you can use plants to treat common ailments like rashes, exhaustion, inflammation, stomachaches, and so much more. What sets this herbal medicine book Survey of herbal medicine Whether youre new to herbalism or a dedicated practitioner, enjoy a comprehensive overview that covers all important aspects of medicinal herbs such as energetics, dosage, and must-have tools. 90 herb profiles Explore the healing properties, safety considerations, and preparations of 90 herbs that are simple to source, from aloe to yarrow. 300 natural remedies Address a wide range of physical, emotional, and skin-related issues with hundreds of easy-to-follow recipes for salves, balms, syrups, teas, and more. Unearth natures healing remedies and improve your well-being with The Big Book of Herbal Medicine. Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Introduction Part One: Understanding Herbal Medicine Chapter One: What Is Herbal Medicine? Chapter Two: The Best Herbs for You Chapter Three: Getting Started with Herbal Medicine Part Two: Herbs for Healing Chapter Four: Nature’s Apothecary Aloe Arnica Ashwagandha Astragalus Basil Black Cohosh Black Walnut Blue Vervain Boswellia Burdock Cacao/Chocolate Calendula California Poppy Capsicum Cardamom Catnip Chai Blend Chamomile Cinnamon Clove Comfrey Dandelion Echinacea Elder Eleuthero Eucalyptus Fennel Feverfew Garlic Geranium Ginger Ginkgo Ginseng Goldenseal Gotu Kola Hawthorn Hibiscus Holy Basil Hops Horse Chestnut Horseradish Hyssop Juniper Kava Lady’s Mantle Lavender Lemon Balm Licorice Linden Marshmallow Matcha Milk Thistle Mimosa Mint Monarda Motherwort Mullein Nasturtium Oats Onion Oregano Parsley Passionflower Peach Pennyroyal Pine Plantain Raspberry Reishi Mushroom Rhodiola Rose Rose Hips Rosemary Sage Self-Heal Shatavari Skullcap Slippery Elm Stinging Nettles St. John’s Wort Tea Tree Thyme Turmeric Uva Ursi Valerian Willow Wintergreen Witch Hazel Woodruff Yarrow Part Three: 300 Remedies for Health and Wellness Chapter Five: Remedies for Physical Ailments Cayenne Salve Barn Cat Balm Fresh Ginger Tea Elderflower Tea Nettle Infusion Peppermint Facial Spa Pineapple Turmeric Juice Pain Relief Blend Red Pepper Liniment Turmeric Paste and Golden Milk Breathe Easy Syrup Garlic–Tea Tree Foot Balm Tea Tree Foot Powder First Chakra Oil Blends Ginger, Turmeric, and Cherry Tonic Calendula-Lavender Blister Balm Chamomile Blister Balm Smoking Blend for Stubborn Tight Chest Cold Turmeric Cough Formula BS Salve Soothing Arnica Salve Aloe Vera–Peppermint Gel Cooling Aloe-Lavender Burn Gel Plantain Salve Lemon Balm–Licorice Infusion Sage Gargle Hibiscus Tea Cold Hands, Warm Heart Tea Blend Echinacea Cold Care Tea Nasturtium Pesto Eucalyptus Rub Simmering Potpourri Garlic and Herb Oxymel Hyssop Tea Blend for Coughs and Colds Triple Ginger Elixir Super Elderberry Syrup Tulsi Rose Tea Blend Yarrow and Chamomile Tea Ginger-Fennel Infusion Cinnamon-Chamomile Cough Syrup Cough Calmer Syrup Rose ‘n’ Herb Cough Syrup Thyme and Elderberry Cough Drops Gut-Loving Piña Colada Kefir Calendula First-Aid Salve Cuts and Scrapes Dusting Powder Lavender Baby Balm Cinnamon Honey Dandelion Chai Mix Dandelion Vinegar Digestivi-Tea Blend Fennel Digestive Pastilles Homemade Hot Sauce Nervous Tummy Tincture Yarrow and Chamomile Bitters Soothing Garlic Ear Drops Itchy Eye Relief Eye Wash Willow Bark Decoction Elderberry Liqueur Elderberry Syrup Flu Fighter Tea Licorice-Echinacea Tea Aloe Mouthwash Chamomile Mouth Rinse Cooling Peppermint Compress Headache Helper Formula Cooling Chamomile Infusion Witch Hazel Cleansing Pads Healing Adaptogenic Elixir Calming Boswellia Oil Hives Healer Poultice Black Nettle Syrup Herb-Infused Energy Balls Steamed Nettles Blue Oat Smoothie Fire Cider Immunitea Immunity Balls Spicy Chai Tonic Soup Turmeric Spice Nightcap Adaptogen Nuggets Shatavari Fertility Elixir Honey-Lavender Compress Relief Formula and Compress Tick and Spider Bite Poultice Linden and Passionflower Elixir Sleepy Time Balm Sweet Dreams Herbal Tea Blend Dandelion and Peppermint Tonic Gutsy Brew Slippery Elm Tea Aloe–Tea Tree Gel Oregon Grape Gargle Raspberry Leaf Infusion Lice Lambaster Liquid Black Cohosh Decoction Milky Oat Tincture Sore Muscle Salve Willow Bark Muscle Rub Lavender-Peppermint Bath Oil Personal Nasal Inhaler with Ginger and Peppermint Sap Infusion in Oil or Tincture Chamomile Compress Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Relief Witch Hazel Compress Balance Tea Blend Ginger–Black Cohosh Tonic Echinacea Elderberry Gummies Marseilles Vinegar Sage and Garlic Soup Lavender–Tea Tree Toner Ringworm Relief Rosemary–Tea Tree Sinus Treatment Sinus Saver Formula Chamomile-Eucalyptus Gargle Sage and Lemon Honey Sore Throat Soother Throat Spray Splinter and Prickle Poultice SOS Soak Tea Tree Oil Ear Treatment Chamomile Ice Pops Licorice Tooth Polish Powder Sage-Salt-Soda Tooth Powder Tea Tree Toothache Rinse Calendula Infusion Matcha Zen Latte Passionflower or Skullcap Electuary Calendula Tea Horseradish Vodka Uva Ursi UTI Decoction Goldenseal–Tea Tree Poultice Chapter Six: Remedies for Mental Health and Wellness Calming Chamomile Lemonade Ginseng-Spice Iced Tea Dandelion Tonic Licorice–Milk Thistle Tonic Milk Thistle Liver Support Roasted Dandelion Kudzu “Coffee” St. John’s Wort–Lemon Balm Tea Blend Calm Candy Calming Cinnamon Tea Stop the World Elixir Peppermint-Ginkgo Infusion Anger Chaser Tincture Peaceful Passionflower Infusion Bergamot Smelling Salt Chamomile-Ginger Tea with Licorice Mask Refreshing Spray Misophonia Honey Electuary Restless Circular Thinking Tincture Rosemary-Mint Nerve Tonic St. John’s Wort Infusion with Borage Oil After-Shower Oil Spray Good Mood Blend Linden Syrup Spiced Licorice–Lemon Balm Infusion St. John’s Wort Infusion Uplifting St. John’s Wort Smelling Salt Uplifting Tea Awake and Aware Potion Energizing Ginseng Decoction Giddyup Tea Motivational Chocolate New Skin Sugar Scrub Grief Support Roller Bottle Healing Heart Tonic Foundational Focus Elixir No Excuses Tincture Clear Thoughts Tea Blend Good Memory Elixir Pine Needle Tea Rosemary-Citrus Temple Rub Tonic Granola Bars with Holy Basil, Astragalus, and Ashwagandha Up in Smoke Incense Basil-Citrus Aromatherapy Treatment Coffee Sugar Scrub Daily Mood Support Honey Happy Day Room Spray Diffused Rosemary Ginger-Ginkgo Decoction Green Tea with Ginseng and Sage Remember More Tea Rosemary Smelling Salt Let It Go Toddy Nerve Support Elixir Perchance to Dream Pillow Sweet Dreams Elixir Rose and Raspberry Jam Liquid Sunshine Tincture Uplifting Citrus Body Balm Go to Sleep Now Tincture Lavender-Chamomile Sleep Balm Monster Spray Sleep Tight Formula Zonk Me Out Tea Blend Calm Balm Friendship Tea Before-the-Storm Nerve Tonic Oxymel Cup of Kindness Herbal Almond Bliss Balls Lavender Sachet Relaxing Catnip Tea Blend Relaxing Passionflower Infusion Seaweed, Salt, and Lavender Bath Emotional Support Tonic Head and Shoulders Tension Tincture Nighttime Snack-O Peace Melt and Pour Soap Unwind Syrup Chapter Seven: Remedies for Skin and Beauty Juniper Berry–Lavender Toner Lavender Bath Salt Lavender Scar Salve Peppermint–Tea Tree Toner Rosemary–Mint Facial Scrub Soothing Aloe Vera and Calendula Facial Tea Tree Body Wash Lavender–Witch Hazel Freshening Wipes Natural Rosemary-Mint Deodorant Shower Steamers Aloe Vera and Geranium Nail Soak Catnip and Rose Geranium Bug Repelling Spray Smoothing Rosemary-Geranium Cellulite Scrub Lavender-Frankincense Lip Balm Lavender–Geranium Lip Balm Lemon Balm Lip Saver Ginger–Tea Tree Scalp Tonic Herbal Dandruff Shampoo Rosemary Scalp Tonic Cooling Aloe Vera Gel with Witch Hazel Dry Shampoo Morning Mint Dry Shampoo Lavender Hair Mask Rosemary Hair Repair Pampering Chamomile-Lavender Scrub Aloe Hair Mask Rosemary-Mint Scalp and Hair Toner Apres Bath Moisturizing Spray Honey Moisture Mask with Hyssop and Lavender Lavender-Geranium Body Cream Rich Chamomile Facial Cream Wild Violet Skin Cream Rosemary and Nettle Hair and Scalp Rinse Shine-On Hair Rinse Chamomile-Aloe Body Oil Chamomile Facial Compress Soothing Patchouli Eczema Plaster Floral Facial Toner Rejuvenating Facial Mask Aloe Vera and Peppermint Hair Mask Nettle, Rosemary, and Monarda Hot Oil Hair Treatment Nasturtium Tincture (or Hair Rinse) Rosemary-Lavender Conditioner Aloe Vera–Lime Mask Turmeric Facial Citrus, Sage, and Lavender Aftershave Healing Herbal Tub Tea Tea Tree Fungus Fighter Rosemary-Lemon Rinse Witch Hazel Scalp Toner Oregano and Yarrow Face Mask Herbal Mouthwash Aloe Vera and Tea Tree Oil Paste Calming Calendula Oil Chai Tonic Tea Bright Eyes Compress Cool Chamomile Toner Lavender-Lemon Bedtime Serum Rosemary Under-Eye Balm Charcoal Purifying Mask Hyssop Deep-Cleansing Mask Lavender Bath Bombs Soap Stones Gentle Chamomile Facial Toner Lavender–Aloe Vera Moisturizer All-Purpose Calendula Salve Aloe, Comfrey, and Lavender Soap Boo-Boo Balm Calendula Sunshine Bath Soak Facial Steam Rose Splash Comfrey and Calendula Skin Soother Day-to-Night Liniment Green Tea Astringent Toner Lavender Powder Refreshing Body Splash Rosy Milk Bath Sunburn Soother Spray Tea, Chamomile, and Rose Apres Sun Bath “Oh, My Dogs Are Barking” Footbath Tired Tootsies Soaking Tea Lavender–Witch Hazel Spritz Soothing Witch Hazel Liniment Geranium-Honey Hair Repair Soothing Stretch Mark Butter Natural Garlic Wart Remover Frankincense-Lavender Skin Serum Lavender Toner with Vitamins C and E Rosemary-Papaya Facial Mask Simply Bewitching Wrinkle Reducer Measurement Conversions Sourcing High-Quality Herbs and Supplies Resources References Acknowledgments About the Author Heal inside and out with the ultimate book of at-home herbal remediesBetter health and wellness can begin in your own backyard—literally. Discover the benefits of natural remedies with this complete guide to herbal medicine. You'll learn all about using the power of plants to heal yourself and your loved ones with homemade salves, balms, syrups, and teas—along with tips for growing and harvesting your own herbs!This is your go-to medicinal herb book:Start safe—Get a clear introduction to herbal medicine with information on how different herbs work, proper dosage, safe preparation, and even some of the fascinating history of herbs!300 herbal recipes—Use this book of natural remedies in all aspects of your health, with sections dedicated to physical ailments, mental health and wellness, as well as skin and beauty.From aloe to yarrow—Organize your home apothecary with easy-reference entries for 90 common herbs that each include a photo and a clear explanation of the herb's healing properties.Just a sampling of what's inside—Brew Hibiscus Tea to help lower blood pressure, Bergamot Smelling Salt to relieve stress, a Hyssop Deep-Cleansing Mask to clear your pores, and so much more.Unearth nature's healing remedies and improve your well-being with this natural medicine recipe book. "Tap into nature's medicine cabinet and alleviate your ailments. Better health and wellness can begin in your own backyard--literally. This definitive guide to herbal medicine shows you how to use plants to treat common ailments like rashes, exhaustion, inflammation, stomachaches, and so much more"--Page 4 of cover