A Modern Guide to Holistic Health + Wellness with Plants Discover the healing power of plants with Kathi Langelier, the award-winning herbalist behind Herbal Revolution Farm + Apothecary. In this beautiful and inspiring collection, Kathi shares her most popular and effective formulas to support your daily health and wellness. Renew each system of the body with uniquely crafted teas, tinctures, syrups, foods, body products and everything in between. Featured recipes include Elderberry Syrup with Reishi + Roots to strengthen the immune system, Gut-Soothing Tea to nourish your digestive system and Hang in There Elixir to help with anxiety. There is a magic to infusing plants in such simple solutions as water, oil or alcohol, and Kathi guides readers on their herbal journey with the kind of wisdom and care one can only acquire from many years of devoting their life completely to their art. Knowledge is power. Read these recipes, practice, get to know the plants living around you and listen to your body. By joining Kathi and gaining knowledge in this way, you create your own power to heal what troubles you, restore your vitality for life and maintain wellness throughout your body, mind and spirit.

Phytotherapy, or botanical medicine, is another name for herbal treatment, which has been used for thousands of years. Many societies all over the world have a long history of using plants for therapeutic purposes. Throughout human history, the use of plants for healing has been prevalent among both indigenous groups and ancient civilizations. This summary will examine the historical foundations of herbal medicine as well as its development and social importance in many countries. Historical Civilizations: Herbal medicine has its roots in ancient civilizations, when knowledge of therapeutic plants was transmitted from generation to generation. Herbal medicines, for instance, were recorded on papyrus scrolls dating back as 1550 BCE in ancient Egypt. One of the earliest extant medical documents, the Ebers Papyrus, includes details on hundreds of medicinal plants that the Egyptians employed to cure a wide range of illnesses. Similar to this, the Mesopotamian Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians had a long history of using plants for medicinal purposes, as evidenced by the clay tablets they left behind. With origins spanning over 2,500 years, herbal therapy is greatly influenced by ancient China. One of the oldest Chinese pharmacopoeias is the well-known book "Shennong Ben Cao Jing," which is credited to Emperor Shennong. It is the cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), classifying hundreds of herbs according to their therapeutic qualities. Herbal medicines are still incorporated by TCM into its all-encompassing strategy for health and wellbeing

From 2 leading physicians, one the co-author of Stop Depression Now, comes this groundbreaking book that introduces Americans to the amazing healing powers of Rhodiola rosea. With unprecedented access to more than 30 years of compelling scientific research, including top-secret studies from the former Soviet Union, Dr. Richard Brown and Dr. Patricia Gerbarg offer exclusive proof of rhodiola's remarkable ability to: -Help melt away extra pounds -Maximize energy -Fight stress and aging -Sharpen memory and concentration -Enhance sexual function and physical performance -Protect against heart disease and cancer The Rhodiola Revolution also offers fascinating insight into Rhodiola rosea's rich and intriguing history, as well as concise directions on using the herb for maximum medicinal effect. It's the resource of choice for anyone who wants to use rhodiola to optimize their health and vitality.

16th-century codex was first herbal and medical text compiled in the New World, with ancient remedies for everything from hiccoughs to gout. Index. New Introduction. Over 180 black-and-white and 38 color illustrations.

An Herbal Medicine-Making Primer examines and diagnoses various methods for concocting and preparing natural medicines. Over the course, we are treated to a detailed look at alternative medicine from a relatable, accessible perspective. Topics tackled include: herbo-primitivism, green herbology, female health, scrubs, sitz baths, douches, suppositories, tinctures, glycerities, fermentation, salves, anarcho-herbalism, foraging, menstra, decoctions, infusions, and much more!

Simple, safe, and effective herbal home remedies for women of all ages! From menstruation to menopause, learn how to prepare natural treatments for acne, PMS, morning sickness, hot flashes, yeast infections, and more. For centuries women have turned to herbs to cope with a wide variety of health problems and conditions. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, Herbal Healing for Women explains how to create remedies—including teas, tinctures, salves, and ointments—for the common disorders that arise in the different cycles of a woman's life. Covering adolescence, childbearing years, pregnancy and childbirth, and menopause, Rosemary Gladstar teaches how herbs can be used to treat the symptoms of conditions such as acne, PMS, morning sickness, and hot flashes. A complete women's health-care manual, Herbal Healing for Women discusses: -common disorders and the herbs that are effective for treating them -how to select and store herbs -preparation of hundreds of herbal remedies -an alphabetical listing of herbs, including a brief description of the herb, the general medicinal usage, and when necessary, warnings about potential side effects. By explaining the properties of specific herbs and the art of preparation, Rosemary Gladstar demonstrates not only how to achieve healing through herbs but good health as well.

This thorough guide profiles 375 different essential oils according to botanical family, habit and growth, chemical components, and actions. Historical notes and lore, often from Chinese alchemy as well as western botanical sources, are featured. Essays on evergreens, lavender, chamomile, jasmine, and more fill out important categories. Graceful botanical illustrations illuminate the text.