The Healing Powers Of Herbs

Author : Ranjit Roy Chaudhury
Publisher : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007-06-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 8120733193

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The stress and strain of modern-day living takes its toll on our mind and body. Lack of time and patience make us resort to methods which provide instant relief and often we forget that the answer to a problem is effective cure. Modern medicine has made many discoveries yet the side-effects of many of the wonder drugs cannot be ignored. This book, on medicinal plants and their healing powers, is a compilation of articles written for Asian Age by the author. The articles are interesting and informative and throw light on the little known facts about various herbs. What makes this book stand out amongst countless number of books on alternative medicine is that the healing properties of each medicinal plant has been explained in detail, and many of them are taken from ancient traditional books on medicine of the Indian as well as the Chinese culture. The readers are also made aware about the importance of the many treasured herbs and also the issue of patent regarding the same. A fountain of knowledge on medicinal plants, this book is a must for professional as well as personal collection.

Author : Tina Sams
Publisher : Althea Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1641522399

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The Healing Power of Herbs by Tina Sams Pdf

The Healing Power of Herbs will help you confidently grow, prepare, and use herbs to treat and nurture yourself and your family. For hundreds of years, herbs have been sourced for their countless benefits to our minds and bodies. Today, as information about herbal medicine is more widely available, more and more people are creating and using their own herbal remedies right at home. The Healing Power of Herbs delivers comprehensive descriptions of 30 vital herbs that are easy to find and grow, along with simple guidance for using them for your specific medicinal needs. The Healing Power of Herbs strips away the mystery of herbal medicine by revealing exactly how to get the most out of the herbs that surround us--many of which you already have in your kitchen--and feel empowered using them. From teas and tinctures to syrups and salves, The Healing Power of Herbs will arm you with the knowledge you need to confidently treat common ailments with nature's most healing remedies. Inside the pages of The Healing Power of Herbs you'll find: PROFILES OF 30 ESSENTIAL MEDICINAL HERBS that include both commonly and lesser known uses, along with tips for successfully growing and harvesting them. GUIDANCE FOR SELECTING THE RIGHT HERBS based on your exact needs and the therapeutic properties of each plant. A VARIETY OF PREPARATION METHODS that feature recipes for making everything from virus-fighting elixirs, to sore muscle rubs, to tasty treats that kids will love! With The Healing Power of Herbs you will build a solid foundation for growing, preparing, and using 30 powerful herbs to treat, heal, and care for yourself and those you love.

Author : Cal Orey
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780806540498

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The Healing Powers of Herbs and Spices by Cal Orey Pdf

Boost your immune system with antioxidants, lower your risk for the flu, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more—with ordinary everyday ingredients you can find at home—and make healthy green choices in today’s fast-changing world! The key to vibrant health for all generations is in your kitchen . . . Anise, bay leaf, garlic, parsley, turmeric, and more—for thousands of years, herbs and spices have been praised for preserving and flavoring food, as well as preventing and curing illnesses. The latest research reveals that the seasonings already in your pantry—or easily found fresh in your supermarket or garden—can lower your risk for cancer, heart disease, and obesity. This A-to-Z guide catalogues the most popular and versatile herbs and spices, drawn from the Mediterranean Diet but suitable for any diet plan. You will learn how to harness herbalism to heal your body and mind. Discover how to use nature’s gifts including allspice, chives, fennel, oregano, pepper, tarragon, saffron, and special blends like Herbes de Provence to: *Bring abundant zest to your table while lowering your cholesterol, balancing your blood sugar, and revving up your metabolism—at any age! *Ward off colds and flu, banish a hacking cough, and even ease PMS or menopause woes, by adding tasty plant therapy to your favorite food or drink. *Lessen your anxiety and boost your mood with aromatic natural ingredients found in dried and fresh flavorings. *Soothe aches and pains without harmful side effects—and trigger feel-good endorphins—using sweet and savory garnishes, including edible flowers. *Create in-home spa treatments using the same herbal potions featured at luxury spa resorts. Caraway Breadsticks, anyone? How about Cilantro Lime Slaw, Herbal Greek Bean Soup, or Roasted Paprika Cornish Hens? With over 50 taste-tempting recipes, along with personal stories and fascinating historical anecdotes on medicinal uses dating back to biblical times, The Healing Powers of Herbs and Spices is your go-to guide to embracing limitless energy and healthy longevity while feasting on memorable meals full of aroma and deliciousness! Includes 16 pages of color photos

Author : Leslie Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Botany, Medical
ISBN : CORNELL:31924100507494

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The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs by Leslie Taylor Pdf

Rainforests contain an amazing abundance of plant life. What's most exciting is that scientists and researchers have only just begun to uncover the medicinal qualities of these plants, which offer new approaches to health and healing. "The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs is a valuable guide to these herbs and their uses. Detailing more than fifty rainforest botanicals, this book provides preparation instructions, presents the history of the herbs' uses by indigenous peoples, and describes current usage by natural health practitioners throughout the world. Helpful tables provide a quick guide for choosing the most appropriate botanicals for specific ailments. Here is a unique book that offers a blend of ancient and modern knowledge in an accessible reference format.

Author : Mary Bethel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:59035363

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Healing Power of Herbs by Mary Bethel Pdf

Author : Joseph P. Hou,Youyu Jin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780789022011

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The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes by Joseph P. Hou,Youyu Jin Pdf

The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes is an easy-to-follow introduction to the history and fundamentals of traditional Chinese medicine. This useful guide clearly explains the basics of this unique medical system and describes in detail the therapeutic properties and use of 138 medicinal herbs and 101 herbal recipes. The book includes a bibliography, glossary, contact information for herbal dealers and Oriental medicine schools, and an indexed list of 300 commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs and 245 herbal recipes. This comprehensive reference will benefit healthcare practitioners with an interest in using Oriental medicine in addition to anyone who is interested in Chinese herbs or patients for which conventional medicine has offered no relief. To view an excerpt online, find the book on our QuickSearch catalog at www.HaworthPress.com.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Readers Digest
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0762101326

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The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs by Anonim Pdf

This comprehensive reference contains the information families need to use vitamins, minerals and herbs wisely, whether they are interested in maintaining good health, coping with everyday complaints, or dealing with serious diseases. 300 color photos, illustrations & charts.

Author : May Bethel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 087980047X

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The Healing Power of Herbs by May Bethel Pdf

Author : Deb Soule,Susan (ill.) Szwed
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Generative organs, Female
ISBN : 0806520124

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A Woman's Book of Herbs by Deb Soule,Susan (ill.) Szwed Pdf

Herbal remedies passed down through three generations are recounted in this inspirational book, joyfully written for women of all ages. A Woman's Book of Herbs guides you through the process of creating your own medicine chest of botanicals -- from gardening and gathering to preparation, storage, and use. Tinctures, tonics, and teas for a variety of women's health concerns, are featured, including -- Infusions for headaches associated with menstruation -- Relief for chronic vaginal infections -- Herbs for pregnancy and labor-soothing belly oils too! -- An iron-rich syrup for women with anemia -- Herbal support for osteoporosis -- Healing formulas for women who have suffered abuse -- Flower essences for emotional well-being This herbal plants the seeds for overall good health and happiness.

Author : Michael T. Murray
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1559587008

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The Healing Power of Herbs by Michael T. Murray Pdf

Some of the most powerful preventatives to modern ailments are not located in prescription drugs or vitamin pills but on a common spice rack. In this most up-to-date and carefully researched book, Dr. Murray shares the latest scientific findings about the power and efficacy of medicinal herbs.

Author : Christopher Hobbs,Leslie Gardner
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781609615710

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Grow It, Heal It by Christopher Hobbs,Leslie Gardner Pdf

Where there's a symptom, there's also a homegrown cure. With just a windowsill, container, or small space, it's easy to grow an instant herbal remedy. Whether it's a cough, heartburn, joint pain, or neuralgia, readers will discover how easy it is to treat 40 ailments and conditions using herbs and herbal preparations they grow and make themselves. With inspiration found in science, tradition, and modern herbalistic practices, Grow It, Heal It touts the healing power of more than 50 herbs—from anise hyssop to yerba mansa. Two of the nation's premiere herbalists share growing, harvesting, and healing advice in this easy-to-use and friendly guidebook for herbal newbies, featuring teas, tinctures, salves, poultices, compresses, and aromatherapy. Among the many benefits of growing do-it-yourself remedies, readers will discover the convenience of preparing healing potions and salves when they're most needed; the advantage of having organic, fresh, and high-quality herbs they've nurtured themselves; and how empowering it is to engage in self-care and why that's important to the healing process. Growing herbs at home allows readers to take an active role in their own health care.

Author : Jennie Harding
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780785835684

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Herbs by Jennie Harding Pdf

Herbs is a a color guide to herbs and an excellent reference for the budding herbalist. A beautiful and comprehensive guide to the characteristics and curative properties of 130 of the most useful healing herbs.

Author : Michael Castleman
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1995-07-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780553569889

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The Healing Herbs by Michael Castleman Pdf

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.

Author : Tina Sams
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-30
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781627881944

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Healing Herbs by Tina Sams Pdf

“Guides you step by step through the how and why of medicinal herbs in a down to earth and experienced manner.” —Susanna Reppert Brill, The Rosemary House, Mechanicsburg, PA Ever wondered about the benefits of dandelion, chickweed, and elder? Healing Herbs is an essential reference for the beginning herbalist, featuring 20 common herbs, many of which are considered weeds, that can often be found in hedgerows, meadows, and wild places. Along with medicinal information, this book includes traditional folklore and fortifying recipes for each edible or medicinal plant, and plenty of easy-to-follow instructions to help fill a backyard herbalist’s medicine chest with remedies to keep the whole family happy and healthy. Healing Herbs is conveniently organized by plant, making it easier for the home herbalist to find, identify, and use healing plants from the backyard. Herbalist Tina Sams identifies the twenty most common and healthful herbs and over one hundred natural remedies that are easy, inexpensive, and effective. This illustrated guide is fundamental for any nature-lover’s library “The Healing Power of Herbs is a lovely, insightful introduction into the wonderful world of herbs and herbal healing. One finds all of the essential information and more including intelligent discussions on herb safety, herb gardening, herbal preparation, and remedies for common ailments. The author’s message is to reinforce the realization that while powerful, herbs are all around us and they are our allies in health.” —Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist author of Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs

Author : H. K. Bakhru
Publisher : Orient Paperbacks
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Medical
ISBN : 8122201334

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Herbs that Heal by H. K. Bakhru Pdf

The book covers 107 herbs and their medical uses in the treatment of diseases. It is divided into two parts- the first describes, in detail, 66 important herbs with strong healing powers and curative properties and the second describes, in brief, 41 herbs with comparatively milder properties. In each part herbs have been arranged alphabetically, according to their English names, as well as by trade names, where they are more popular by the trade name. While there are numerous books on herbs, the distinctive feature of this book is its reasonably comprehensive information about herbs, especially their uses in the treatment of various diseases.