This section is extensively indexed to make any herb you want to find information on easy to find, regardless of what name you know it by. There are line drawings to help to identify the herbs as well as detailed descriptions, Latin and common names, designation of parts of the plant to use, properties, preparations and dosages. This section rivals the classic Culpepper Herbal in complete information about pretty much any herb known to humankind. It is an alphabetical list of herbs that gives detailed information about their properties, including any cautions required. Part two of the book is the real treasure. This is followed by a section on common complaints and which herbs might be useful for treating them. From there, the user must read properly about all the qualities of the herb and use some common sense. There is a large section for looking up herbs that might be used for various medicinal purposes, for example if you want an analgesic or antibiotic property, you will be guided to pages which have herbs listed which contain these properties. How to make infusions and decoctions is covered as well as extracts, juices, powders, syrups, tinctures, poultices and other forms of preparing medicinal forms in which herbs might be used. Presumably these have been updated for the new version. There is a little basic botanical information that anyone can follow and instructions on how to gather and dry herbs as well as information on growing your own herb garden and how to store them properly.Ĭommercial sources for buying herbs are given for various states in the U.S. The book has some interesting information about herbs and history, especially medicinal uses of herbs. This is a re-release and I'm really happy to see it back in print. I have an old copy of the first edition of this book that I've had for years and would never let go of, not matter how many times I moved and thinned out my books. I would Highly recommend this for anyone who is interested in incorporating some useful nutritional and beneficial herbs into their life, whether as teas, tonics, essential oils, cosmetics, dyes, or other products.Īlso, for anyone interested in the mythology of plants, there’s an enjoyable section on that in the book too. The herbs are primarily from the European and American herbal traditions so if you are looking for herbal information pertaining to another part of the world (such as East Asia, for example) then this likely wouldn’t be the book for you.
It has a plethora of detailed info and it is exceptionally well organized. Many of the herbs 🪴 that are discussed are easy to either grow or purchase in your local grocery store or online.
28th, relearned that dandelion tea and lavender tea are good for the gallbladder.🤓Good to know as I’m having some issues atm). Excellent reference book that I’ve had for years and always pick up whenever I need to find a good remedy for an ailment.
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