Herbalism
eBook - ePub

Herbalism

Plants and Potions that Heal

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Herbalism

Plants and Potions that Heal

About this book

Did you know that stinging nettles are a natural anti-inflammatory? Or that pine sap can clean wounds or be used as a mouth wash? Or that hops can help your digestion?From Aloe Vera to Valerian, expert herbalist Adrian White introduces the uses of plants and herbs in medicinal healing, spirituality and magick. She covers the fascinating history of herbalism in different cultures across the world how plant medicines have since been integrated into modern medicine. A mini Materia Medica is also included, enabling readers to identify the most common plants in this practice and how to use them at home in teas, infused oils, salves and balms.Learn to:
• Identify herbs
• Harvest and prepare them
• Use them in recipes and cooking ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Hidden Knowledge Series explores some of the most fascinating subjects in modern alternative thought and practice. Written by experts and renowned practitioners in their respective fields, this series brings the latest in developments in everything from spiritual development to alternative health.

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Table of contents

  1. Title
  2. Contents
  3. Introduction: History of Herbalism
  4. Chapter 1: How do Herbs Work?
  5. Chapter 2: Basic Herbal Preparations
  6. Chapter 3: Harvesting Herbs
  7. Chapter 4: Herbal Monographs
  8. Chapter 5: Personal Constitutions and Herbal Energetics
  9. Chapter 6: The Tastes of Herbs
  10. Copyright