Do you want to use herbs and natural remedies to improve your health and wellbeing? With the fully updated and revised Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine , you can join the ever-increasing numbers that are doing just that. Remember "real-life stories" are not scientific proof. Many products are promoted with real-life stories. Even if the quote comes from a provider, there's no proof that other people will get the same results.

Learn how to grow, harvest, and process your own ingredients to create natural remedies, with a strong focus on safety. In this new edition, the latest scientific research is combined with the traditional and folkloric use of plants to give you detailed information about the constituents and benefits of over 550 medicinal herbs.Yohimbe is a bark used to treat erectile dysfunction. The bark can cause high blood pressure, increased heart rate, anxiety, and other side effects. It can interact with certain medicines for depression. Taking it in high does or for a long time can be dangerous. Some of the herbs I use more regularily are Camomile for stomach cramping, ground Ginger and Tumeric for nausea or stomach pain, Cardamon for gas, abdominal discomfort or if I need to burp, Rosemary for energy, Lemon juice in warm water for an internal shower of the digestive system.... to mention a few.

Look closely at the claims made about the product. How is the product described? Is it a "miracle" pill that "melts away" fat? Will it work faster than regular care? Is it a secret your health care provider and drug companies don't want you to know? Such claims are red flags. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is not. In recent years, more people than ever have turned to natural remedies for general health and wellbeing, and for help with ailments, from the common cold to arthritis. This comprehensive book of expert advice teaches you how to grow your own herbs, harvest plants from the wild, and process ingredients to create your own cabinet of natural remedies, all with safety in mind.Combines detailed images with an accessible writing style, making herbal healing and home remedies applicable for all. If you're in search of natural remedies for common ailments, this comprehensive guide has over 550 healing herbs to promote health and well-being. Introducing the newly revised Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine , a one-stop healing book with everything you need to know about herbs, featuring a detailed layout of over 550 plants and their medicinal properties, with advice on how to sow, grow, and harvest your very own herb garden! Adding to the confusion, the book sometimes uses vague and nonpharmaceutical language. One herb promises that it "stimulates the uterus" (50). Um. What??!

St. John's Wort may work for mild to moderate depression. However, it can interact with birth control pills, antidepressants, and other drugs. It can also cause side effects such as stomach upset and anxiety. Clear imagery will help you identify and distinguish between the different healing plants, while a detailed self-help section shows you how to treat more than 150 common ailments, including with practical herbal remedies you can make at home: learn how to create delicate tea infusions, strong tinctures, sweet syrups, infused oils, powdered poultices, and more. Discover how to make and use natural remedies from home-grown herbs to improve your health and wellbeing.Images help you to identify and distinguish between plants, while a detailed self-help section shows you how to treat over 80 common ailments with practical herbal remedies you can make at home.

To his credit, Chevalier is careful to warn about plants' toxicity, allergens, which ones shouldn't be taken during pregnancy, and which should only be taken under professional supervision. And I can certainly understand why some readers would turn to medicines that can be grown cheaply at home. Healthcare should be free, and modern medicine needs to do a MUCH better job at meeting the needs of women and other marginalized groups.

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A treasure trove of information on the history of natural remedies and the many uses of plants. An essential index for any level of herbal expertise and supportive advice for beginners. Whether you're a natural health newbie or an experienced herbalist, this informative encyclopedia will be a treasured reference on your bookshelf for years to come. The well thought out format of the book means you can look up information by plant names or by ailments. There are 550 essential herbs with a beautiful photographic plant index discussing their different uses. Learn how to safely and effectively process the correct parts of the plants to encourage holistic and healthy healing. Do not give herbal supplements to children or use them if you are older than age 65 years. Talk to your provider first. Before trying a product, talk with your provider. Ask for their opinion. Is the product safe? What are the chances it will work? Are their risks? Will it interact with other medicines? Will it interfere with your treatment?