The Herbal Healing Handbook

Herbs and essential oils for optimal health
A different kind of therapy: Do you sip chamomile tea regularly, enjoying the stomach settling and sleep-inducing effects? Do you keep a pot of aloe growing for burns and big bites? Are rosemary, mint and thyme your favorites sachets? Have you experienced the rejuvenating power of lavender oil on your skin? These are just a few of the ways we can use herbs and the possibilities are boundless as remedies for both health and happiness.

Homemade DIY natural remedies: While health care debates rage all around us, one way to take good care of yourself and your loved ones is with the "kitchen cabinet cures" in this book. When our great grandmothers and the elders who came before us needed to attend to the cuts, bruises, colds, flu's fevers and other illnesses their family suffered, they didn't have a corner drugstore. Instead these wise women relied on simple wisdom, common sense, and pantries well stocked with herbal remedies. These preparations were made from plants that grew in the kitchen garden or wild weeds gathered outside. The Herbal Healing Handbook combines the wisdom of our elders with a modern kitchen herbalist's sensibility.

Smart gardening and healing recipes for the family: With The Herbal Healing Handbook you will save money, but more importantly, you will begin to learn what works for you and master the art of self-care as you bring much comfort to your loved ones. Learn how to make natural remedies and healing recipes from household herbs, plants, and essential oils at home.

Readers will learn:

How to grow their own herbal healing kitchen garden
The healing properties and uses of numerous herbs, spices, and essential oils
The health benefits of herbs that range from being anti-inflammatory, promoting healthy skin, and controlling weight gain to promoting mental health.
Recipes for treating or preventing every kind of ailment from the common cold, nausea, and inflammation to diseases like