Synopses & Reviews
Rediscover the Recipes Your Grandmother Once Used
Natural and herbal healing is nothing new. For thousands of years people have relied on the gifts of nature to cure common ailments. Today, herbal remedies have become a popular alternative to conventional medicine and a way for families to address everyday woes themselves.In Natural & Herbal Family Remedies, Cynthia Black shares the tried-and-true remedies that have been with her family for generations. To this day she uses these natural and herbal treatments to care for her family, pets, and home. You'll find recipes for treating the conditions common in every family, including diaper rash, cuts, bruises, stress, headaches, colds, and stomachaches, as well as natural beauty treatments for hair and skin care. Cynthia also provides recipes for nourishing foods, natural animal care, and herbal cleansers for the home.
Synopsis
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Definitions and Techniques
Recipes for Health and Healing
Skin Afflictions
Aches and Pains
Your Immune System
Sore Throats and Colds
Healing Herbal Teas
Recipes for Natural Beauty
Remedies for Skin Problems
Hair Care
Herbal Baths
Recipes for Healthful and Healing Foods
Healing Soups
Vinegar Tonics
Healing with Yogurt
Homemade Fruit or Vegetable Flour
Recipes for Natural and Healing Scents
Simmer Pot Recipes
Aromatic Sachets
Recipes for Home Care and Maintenance
Recipes for Mothers and Infants
Recipes for Animals