A Pocketful Of Herbs

Author : Jekka McVicar
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781472959454

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A Pocketful of Herbs by Jekka McVicar Pdf

From rosemary to wild garlic, and hyssop to sea kale, our food would be poorer without the herbs we grow. Jekka McVicar is the expert on herbs and how to get the best from them, and this new pocket book is the go-to guide for chefs and gardeners across the country. In a compact and handy A-Z format, this guide will ensure you get the best out of your herb garden, providing details such as when and where to plant, how hardy each plant is, how to nurture and care for your herbs and what each herb is best used for in the kitchen. Jekka's own photography of the herbs complements the text, providing a quick and colourful reference.

Author : Alma R. Hutchens
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1992-11-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780834824225

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A Handbook of Native American Herbs by Alma R. Hutchens Pdf

The author of ‘the bible on herbalism’ returns with a portable guide on North American medicinal herbs—for the professional and amateur herbalist alike Based on the now-classic reference text Indian Herbalogy of North America, this illustrated pocket guide is the perfect companion for those eager to expand their knowledge of herbal healing. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, Alma R. Hutchens walks readers through: • 125 of the most useful medicinal herbs found in North America, and their uses • How to create herbal remedies for common ailments • The herbal traditions of North America and other lands Entries include staples of folk medicine such as echinacea and slippery elm as well as common kitchen herbs—from parsley to thyme to pepper—whose tonic and healing properties are less widely known.

Author : Jekka McVicar
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781472959454

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A Pocketful of Herbs by Jekka McVicar Pdf

From rosemary to wild garlic, and hyssop to sea kale, our food would be poorer without the herbs we grow. Jekka McVicar is the expert on herbs and how to get the best from them, and this new pocket book is the go-to guide for chefs and gardeners across the country. In a compact and handy A-Z format, this guide will ensure you get the best out of your herb garden, providing details such as when and where to plant, how hardy each plant is, how to nurture and care for your herbs and what each herb is best used for in the kitchen. Jekka's own photography of the herbs complements the text, providing a quick and colourful reference.

Author : Jenny Linford,Parragon, Incorporated
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Herbs
ISBN : 1405488042

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A Pocket Guide to Herbs by Jenny Linford,Parragon, Incorporated Pdf

Identifies the most common herbs, with a picture, quick reference box, and informative text for each. Includes information about the history and folklore of herbs and the traditional and contemporary use of herbs.

Author : Lesley Bremness
Publisher : DK
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0744059089

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Herbs by Lesley Bremness Pdf

The quick and easy photographic guide to herbs of the world--for novices and established enthusiasts alike. This compact visual guide features the highest-quality photographs, capturing the unique details of more than 700 plants used by people around the world in cooking, healing, cosmetics, and even pest control. Each herb's entry includes annotated photographs to highlight the herb's distinguishing features, color illustrations showing a typical specimen of the plant or tree, and the plant's natural habitat and native region to help identify it. Discover what each herb is used for, including applications in food preparation, medicine, beauty treatment, aromatherapy, and crafts, while symbols on every page detail which parts of the plant are used. The introduction covers the anatomy of an herb, reveals how herbs have been utilized throughout history, and explains how we use herbs in the modern world, from medicinal uses to the pleasures of a well-kept herb garden, making it an essential reference for anyone interested in exploring their local forest or cultivating herbs.

Author : Alan M. Cvancara
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0071368272

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Edible Wild Plants and Herbs by Alan M. Cvancara Pdf

Designed for quick reference, this Ragged Mountain Press Pocket Guide provides concise, easy-to-understand details on the identification and edibility of 50 of the most common plants in the U.S. and Canada. 75 photos.

Author : Jekka McVicar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Cooking (Herbs)
ISBN : 0731813405

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Jekka's Complete Herb Book by Jekka McVicar Pdf

Updated edition of The authoritative book on herbs for gardeners and those who use herbs medicinally or for cooking. This edition includes 39 new herbs and over 200 recipes; planting calendar; design ideas for herb gardens; how to harvest and make herb oils; colour photography throughout for easy identification.

Author : Karin Kraft,Christopher Hobbs
Publisher : Thieme
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781604060133

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Pocket Guide to Herbal Medicine by Karin Kraft,Christopher Hobbs Pdf

There is an herbal remedy for most ailments - and you will find the most important ones in this concise pocket guide. Co-authored by Karin Kraft, one of the members of the German Commission E, and Christopher Hobbs, a renowned North-American herbalist, this handy pocket guide gives you the decisive facts about important medicinal herbs, taking into consideration both major European monographs (Commission E and ESCOP) and up-to-date clinical trials. The book goes on to inform the reader on the usage of herbal remedies for a number of common indications.The book gives first-hand, easy to access information on the administration of herbal remedies for the medical practitioner and herbal therapist alike. Profit from the wealth of German tradition, extended by North American experience in the usage of herbal medicines.

Author : Lane P. Johnson
Publisher : Blackwell Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0632046244

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Pocket Guide to Herbal Remedies by Lane P. Johnson Pdf

A one-stop source for everything that consumers need to know about herbs and their interactions with medications, this book features information on 185 of the most commonly used herbal remedies.

Author : Ann Reilly
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0395522463

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Taylor's Pocket Guide to Herbs and Edible Flowers by Ann Reilly Pdf

Describes seventy-nine herbs, explains how to plan and prepare an herb garden, and offers advice on planting, cultivating, harvesting, and pest control

Author : Catherine Ulbricht
Publisher : F.A. Davis
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780803626546

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Davis's Pocket Guide to Herbs and Supplements by Catherine Ulbricht Pdf

All the guidance you need to administer herbals, supplements, vitamins, and nutraceuticals safely and effectively! This easy-to-read, well-organized pocket resource features more than 600 entries.

Author : Sarah Dyer
Publisher : Conran Octopus
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Herbs
ISBN : 0706416090

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A Pocket Book on Herbs by Sarah Dyer Pdf

Author : S. Theresa Dietz
Publisher : Wellfleet
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781577154129

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The Complete Language of Herbs by S. Theresa Dietz Pdf

The Complete Language of Herbs is a comprehensive and definitive dictionary/reference presenting the history, symbolic meaning, and visual depiction of over 500 herbs and spices from around the world in one volume—now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference.

Author : Brittany Wood Nickerson
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-27
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781612126906

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Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen by Brittany Wood Nickerson Pdf

Author and herbalist Brittany Wood Nickerson understands that food is our most powerful medicine. In Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen she reveals how the kitchen can be a place of true awakening for the senses and spirit, as well as deep nourishment for the body. With in-depth profiles of favorite culinary herbs such as dill, sage, basil, and mint, Nickerson offers fascinating insights into the healing properties of each herb and then shares 110 original recipes for scrumptious snacks, entrées, drinks, and desserts that are specially designed to meet the body’s needs for comfort, nourishment, energy, and support through seasonal changes. Foreword INDIES Gold Award Winner IACP Cookbook Awards Finalist

Author : Penelope Ody
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1997-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0789416166

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Pocket Medicinal Herbs by Penelope Ody Pdf

This illustrated guide to healing herbs discusses safe and effective remedies for a wide range of common ailments, from hay fever to insomnia. Clear photographic steps show how natural cures are available to all, and advice on how to grow, harvest, and prepare herbs helps readers become self-sufficient in home medicine. 140 color photos.