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	LILI: herbal remedies: how to make, use & grow them Sorrell Robbins Learn about identifying and harvesting medicinal plants. Make a range of simple medicines including ointments, salves, syrups, oils, compresses, infusions and decoctions. Includes sections on body systems, explaining which herbs are useful for a range of ailments; as well as the herbs themselves - explaining how to obtain, prepare and use them. The author, Sorrell Robbins, has been a health practitioner since 1996. She devised and teaches the Herbal Medicine course for LILI. She also teaches for Thames Valley University and the Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy, and devised and wrote an online course, called Introductory Course in Aromatherapy, for Learndirect. Sorrell is passionate about using complementary medicine techniques to assist people in recovering from ill health and helping them to learn how to use these techniques to stay healthy. 172pp click on image for contents page wholesale purchases more on herbal medicine Price: £8.95
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	grow your own drugs James Wong Whether you're struggling with insomnia, the kids have eczema, or your partner is feeling under the weather, this book could have the answer. With easy recipes ethnobotanist James Wong shows how to make simple creams, salves, teas and much, much more from the stuff growing in your window box, the local garden centre or in the hedgerows. Using the flowers, fruit, roots, trees, vegetables and herbs that are all around us James provides preparations to help relieve a whole range of common conditions, including acne, anxiety, cold sores and general aches and pains - plus great ideas for beauty treats such as bath bombs and shampoos. Inspired by his grandmother in Malaysia who taught him about the health-giving properties of plants, James uses his top class academic knowledge to show how easy - and cheap - it is to make creams, lotions, lozenges and more which can help relieve the symptoms of a variety of common complaints. He reveals how many plants contain the same active ingredients as over-the-counter drugs and chooses his Top 100 plants to grow or buy, complete with ideas for a whole range of uses.So unleash the power of plants and soothe the symptoms of everyday ailments the natural way. 224pp more on herbal medicine Price: £16.99
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	growing & using herbs successfully Betty E. M. Jacobs This illustrated guide teaches readers how to plant, propagate, harvest, dry, freeze, store, and sell (both wholesale and retail) 64 of the most popular herbs. 240pp more on herbal medicine Price: £11.99
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	jekka's complete herb book (hardback) Jekka McVicar Just a few copies of this beautiful hardback edition left in stock. Jekka McVicare is passionate about herbs and this passion permeates her authoritative and immensely practical book. Here is a spread-by-spread reference work covering over 150 herbs - from the most common such as mint and hyssop to the more exotic such as asafoetida and lemon grass. For each herb she gives the common names, its history, cultivation, propagation and harvesting and then looks at uses in cosmetic, medicinal and culinary ways, with over 250 recipes. The advice of someone who has been growing the herbs about which she writes for over 20 years means that the most common pitfalls can be avoided. For each herb, a range of species and varieties is listed, giving lots of choice to the gardener, and there are plans for planting herb gardens, be it herbs for aromatherapy or cooking. There is also guidance on propagation, harvesting, pests and diseases as well as a yearly calendar. 304pp more on herbal medicine Price: £25.00
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	jekka's complete herb book (paperback) Jekka McVicar Jekka McVicare is passionate about herbs and this passion permeates her authoritative and immensely practical book. Here is a spread-by-spread reference work covering over 150 herbs - from the most common such as mint and hyssop to the more exotic such as asafoetida and lemon grass. For each herb she gives the common names, its history, cultivation, propagation and harvesting and then looks at uses in cosmetic, medicinal and culinary ways, with over 250 recipes. The advice of someone who has been growing the herbs about which she writes for over 20 years means that the most common pitfalls can be avoided. For each herb, a range of species and varieties is listed, giving lots of choice to the gardener, and there are plans for planting herb gardens, be it herbs for aromatherapy or cooking. There is also guidance on propagation, harvesting, pests and diseases as well as a yearly calendar. 304pp more on herbal medicine Price: £16.99
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	bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine Thomas Bartram The definitive guide to herbal medicine. This book contains over 900 entries of general disease conditions and corresponding herbal treatments, and covers actions, properties and preparations of herbs, tinctures and essential oils, alternative herbal treatment for a number of manufactured drugs currently prescribed and major discoveries and developments in the history of herbalism. A very detailed book that is well laid out, this book is a must! 490pp more on herbal medicine Price: £12.99
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	the garden healer: natural remedies from flowers, herbs & trees Helen Farmer-Knowles Until recently botany and medicine were two sides of the same coin and records of plants being used to treat ailments go back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, China and India. Today's demanding pace means that the benefits of nature for healing are often forgotten. "The Garden Healer" will teach you how to use the contents of your own garden for healing. Including instructions on choosing and using botanical ingredients safely, creating your own healing space and how to make recipes to cure basic ailments, this book will help you to re-establish your connection with nature. 144pp more on herbal medicine Price: £12.99
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	herbs for home treatment Anna Newton In Herbs for Home Treatment Anna Newton explains the advantages of using herbs, and provides herbal remedies to cure common ailments and improve general health. She provides easy-to-follow advice on creating your own apothecary with a small number of versatile herbs. You will learn how to: prevent and treat common illnesses with a small number of natural herbs; avoid some of the adverse side effects that are common with chemical-based medicines; grow and store herbs; and create tinctures, oils and ointments for a home apothecary. 208pp more on herbal medicine Price: £14.95
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	herbal recipes for vibrant health Rosemary Gladstar Rosemary Gladstar's wisdom and vision have inspired an entire generation of herbal healers, and her insights into the healing power of plants have helped people everywhere to embrace more natural, healthy lives. This book is the author's practical compendium of herbal know-how. Written with her signature warmth, this must-have reference will help readers of every life stage to enjoy radiant well-being, every day. Limit stress and anxiety, get adequate rest, boost immunity, improve mental acuity, and embrace life balance - these are elements of Gladstar's prescription for wellness, longevity and boundless energy. To help achieve these goals, she offers a number of general-wellness recipes, including 7-herb long-life soup, long-life elixir and energy-inspiring zoom balls. 408pp more on herbal medicine Price: £10.99
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	the herbalist's way: the art & practice of healing with plant medicines Nancy & Michael Phillips This updated edition of 'The Village Herbalist' provides a complete guide to the art and practice of herbalism, as well as an introduction to the herbalist's role in family and community life. Inspirational profiles of practicing herbalists from across the country add a human touch to the authors' wealth of practical herbal knowledge. The Herbalist's Way includes time-honoured healing wisdom from many cultures, as well as information on: roles and responsibilities of herbalists in their communities, herbal workshops, conferences, and education centres, growing, drying, and preparing medicinal herbs, learning to listen to clients and recommend holistic treatments for healing and continued wellness licensing, marketing, and other legal and business issues facing modern herbalists, comprehensive resources and suggestions for building your herbal library. 352pp click on image for contents page more on herbal medicine Price: £22.95
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	holistic herbal: a safe and practical guide to making and using herbal remedies David Hoffman This book offers clear, step-by-step advice to show you how to diagnose and safely treat a wide range of complaints - from acne to depression through to tinnitus and whooping cough - without any harmful side effects. David Hoffman offers a unique, holistic approach that will enable you to restore and maintain your well-being. Includes an A-Z herbal reference section featuring over 200 herbs and clear explanations of the body's systems. 288pp click on image for contents page more on herbal medicine Price: £12.99
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	teach yourself herbal medicine Nina Nissen This is a comprehensive and practical introduction to the ancient healing art of herbal medicine. It reveals how herbal preparations can be used to restore the balance of the body and is split into three parts: about herbs; the use of herbs; and herbal listings. 240pp more on herbal medicine Price: £8.99
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	herbal medicine for health & well-being Laura Washington In a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive manual, a doctor of naturopathic medicine presents practical, easy-to-follow information on how to stay healthy the herbal way. She offers a variety of remedies and recipes that will bring the body back into dynamic, hormonal, and emotional balance, and shows how to live above the stress, boost immunity, strengthen the heart, cleanse the system, improve digestion, and relieve insomnia. With these life-changing strategies, anyone can successfully break unhealthy habits, learn how to apply herbal first aid, and even raise healthy, happy children in a fast-food world. 192pp click on image for contents page more on herbal medicine Price: £12.99
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	herbwise naturally (2nd revised edition) Christina Stapley Written by a herbalist with a beautiful garden, this spiral bound book covers; planning a herb garden, cultivation, cooking with herbs, herbs for stress, fragrances and flowers, medicinal herbs and a new guide to irritants and poisons. Lots of good plant profiles and colour photos throughout. 206pp click on image for contents page more on herbal medicine Price: £10.95
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	herb sufficient Christina Stapley A charming record of how to cultivate and maintain an ornamental herb garden as a working area, with regular harvests for wines, liqueur, oils, ointments, dyes and preserves. Full of tried and tested recipes, advice and tips and written by a Hampshire herbalist gardener. Colour photos throughout and spiral bound. 160pp click on image for contents page more on herbal medicine Price: £11.95
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	the herb gardener: a guide for all seasons Susan McClure A delicate herb garden adds grace and style to your landscape and exciting flavor to your kitchen. Here are gardening tips on 75 herbs desireable for both cooking and crafts. 240pp more on herbal medicine Price: £21.95
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	the healing sun Richard Hobday Before we had antibiotics, drugs and vitamin supplements, physicians would make use of the cleansing and healing properties of the sun. This book is a fascinating history of the subject, filled with case studies and examples. It tells us how we can use the sun's energy safely to improve our health, both physically and psychologically. 178pp click on image for contents page more on herbal medicine Price: £9.95
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