The Healing Herbs provides the information you need to use the
earth''s wonderful bounty of medicinal plants confidently,
effectively, and above all, safely. It examines 100 of the most
widely used, most easily available, most familiar, and most
fascinating medicinal plants, tracing their history, folklore, and
healing properties, and summarizing the latest scientific research
on their many benefits. The Healing Herbs also explains where to
find the herbs, how to take them, store and prepare them, even how
to grow them.
The Healing Herbs also includes an easy-to-use A-to-Z herb
encyclopedia, plus a section titled Prevention and Treatment: A
Fast-action Guide to Using the Healing Herbs, including:
Conditions--from ear infection to stress, A-to-Z conditions and the
herbs you can use to treat and prevent specific symptoms and
diseases; Healing Actions--from antibiotic to sedative, an A-to-Z
list of medicinal uses with herbs as a natural alternative to
certain medicines; Other Uses--some unusual uses for the healing
herbs, for example as insect repellent or memory improvement. Both
Conditions and Healing Actions include special precautions about
certain herbs, whether in preparation, long-term use, or short-term
effects.