Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicines
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Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicines by Andrew Chevallier
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.
Andrew Chevallier FNIMH, MCPP is a seasoned medical herbalist, healer, and botanical medicine author. He is a member of the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy and a fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, where he served as president. He also assisted in the establishment of Middlesex University's BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine program.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780789467836 |
| ISBN 10 | 0789467836 |
| Title | Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicines |
| Author | Andrew Chevallier |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | DK |
| Year published | 2000-11-15 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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