Herbal Apothecary: 100 Medicinal Herbs and How to Use Them

A naturopathic physician provides a comprehensive, practical reference guide for making your own holistic, plant-based remedies in the form of teas, salves, capsules and tinctures to fight common ailments including colds, muscle strain, anxiety and insomnia. Original.
A guide to more than one hundred healing plants, with information on medicinal uses, identification and cultivation, benefits, and side effects, includes instructions for formulating a variety of herbal blends and remedies.
Plant-based medicines offer many healing possibilities for the body, mind, and spirit. In this holistic guide, naturopath J. J. Pursell provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to medicinal plants, explaining how they work and how to use them safely. Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary includes advice on growing and foraging for healing plants and recommendations for plant-based formulations to fight common ailments, like muscle strain, anxiety, and insomnia. Step-by-step instructions show you how to make your own teas, salves, capsules, tinctures, and other essential herbal remedies. Whether you want to treat a wound or fight the common cold, taking charge of your health and well-being begins here.