Synopses & Reviews
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.
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 Contents
ContentsIntroduction
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