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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:The New Age Herbalist: How to Use Herbs for Healing, Nutrition, Body Care, and Relaxationby Richard Mabey
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:We have all grown increasingly aware of the potential — and documented — dangers of the chemical toxins that surround us. The New Age Herbalist is a compendium of healthy alternatives, an indispensable guide for contemporary natural living. Created by a team of experts, it offers: A full-color illustrated glossary of more than 200 herbs, describing their properties, active ingredients, and traditional uses around the world Fascinating, authoritative, packed with information presented in a stunning visual style, The New Age Herbalist will be the home herb user's bible for years to come. Synopsis:The most complete, most authoritative, most lavishly illustrated compendium of herbs available today. Offers a comprehensive, illustrated glossary of over 200 herbs and is supplemented with chapters on healing, body care, nutrition, and gardening. Synopsis:We have all grown increasingly aware of the potential — and documented — dangers of the chemical toxins that surround us. The New Age Herbalist is a compendium of healthy alternatives, an indispensable guide for contemporary natural living. Created by a team of experts, it offers: A full-color illustrated glossary of more than 200 herbs, describing their properties, active ingredients, and traditional uses around the world A guide to using herbs for scent, for decoration, and even as chemical-free housekeeping aids Tips on using herbs for skin care and beauty, by making natural shampoos, lotions, soaps, and cosmetics A review of culinary herbs, with some unusual recipes that use familiar herbs in delightful new ways An examination of the growing science of herbal healing, discussing herbal remedies — including stress relievers — and the scientific research that validates them A complete herb gardening plan, with advice on choosing symbiotic herbs, designing and scheduling plantings, and preserving the harvest by freezing and drying Fascinating, authoritative, packed with information presented in a stunning visual style, The New Age Herbalist will be the home herb user's bible for years to come. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-282) and index. Table of ContentsContents Introduction Plant myths PART ONE: Understanding Herbs Chapter One: Glossary of Herbs PART TWO: Using Herbs Chapter Two: Practical herbalism Herbs and the user Plants and human technology Chapter Three: Herbs for Natural Living Body care Mind care and relaxation Aromatherapy Home care Fragrance Dyeing with plants Insect repellents Chapter Four: Herbs for Nutrition and Health Properties of culinary herbs Which diet? Ways to use culinary herbs Herb salads Main meals with herbs Wild plants as food Herbs in bases Herb vinegars and preserves Herb drinks Herbs in the kitchen Chapter Five: Herbs for Healing Green medicine The respiratory system The ear The digestive system The circulatory system The musculo-skeletal system The urinary system The female reproductive system The nervous system The eye The skin The herbal medicine cupboard First aid PART THREE: Growing Herbs Chapter Six: Herb Gardening The garden ecosystem The organic soil The site Herbs as a commercial crop Seeds Organic cultivation Harvesting and storage Herbs in the garden Resources Chemical glossary References Index Acknowledgements
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