Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine

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In recent years, many have turned to natural remedies for health and wellbeing, seeking help for ailments from the common cold to arthritis. This comprehensive guide teaches you how to grow herbs, forage wild plants, and process ingredients to create your own natural remedy cabinet, prioritizing safety. In this updated and redesigned edition, author Andrew Chevallier, a former president of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, combines the latest scientific research with traditional plant use, offering detailed information on over 560 herbs, from aloe vera to witch hazel. Explore an extensive range of herbs and remedy lists for nearly 150 ailments, including stress and skin issues. Chevallier, an experienced medical herbalist, presents the content in an accessible style, enhanced by detailed images that aid in identifying healing plants. The book includes a self-help section for treating common ailments, featuring practical herbal remedies you can prepare at home, such as tea infusions, tinctures, syrups, infused oils, and poultices. Updated with the latest research and 11 new key herbs, this guide makes herbal healing approachable for everyone.