Herbs for Healthy Living: Recognition, Gathering, Use, and Effect

This beautifully illustrated book contains of wealth of information for any herb gardener. A novice myself, I refer to mine almost daily regarding the uses of my herbs and proper cultivation. I highly recommend it to all herb gardeners. It would even make a wonderful gift!

The author provides a unique compendium on a collection of international herbal preparations. For this feature alone, the book has significant value. Here are some of the protocols. o Liver health is promoted via a diet rich in vitamins and protein. o Cabbage is useful for healing ulcers and wounds. o Bitter principles (tastes) help in saliva production. o Phellinus helps for colds. o Dandelion is a useful tonic for the liver. o Thistle helps with digestive disorders. o Pot marigold helps with liver and gallbladder disorders. o Lavender, mints and balm help as headache remedies. o Narrow leaf plantain assists as an eye tonic. o Thyme is useful for middle ear infections. o Echinacea, seaberry and rosehip assist with infections. o Buckwheat is helpful for gluten intolerance (fagopyrum esculentrium ) o Balm is helpful for rheumatology. o Chamomile is helpful for skin inflammations. o Echinacea helps with allergies and the infectious components of allergies. Overall, the book is a goldmine for complementary medicine and alternative medicine enthusiasts .