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The herbal apothecary : 100 medicinal herbs and how to use them / JJ Pursell ; with photos by Shawn Linehan.
"Plant-based medicines offer many healing possibilities for the body, mind, and spirit. In this holistic guide, naturopath J. J. Pursell provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to medicinal plants, explaining how they work and how to use them safely. Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary includes advice on growing and foraging for healing plants and recommendations for plant-based formulations to fight common ailments, like muscle strain, anxiety, and insomnia. Step-by-step instructions show you how to make your own teas, salves, capsules, tinctures, and other essential herbal remedies. Whether you want to treat a wound or fight the common cold, taking charge of your health and well-being begins here."--Amazon.ca.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781604696622
- Physical Description: 292 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2015.
- Copyright: ©2015.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | From herbal traditions to modern practice : an introduction -- Basic human anatomy -- Plants from the traditional ways : a directory of medicinal herbs -- An herbalist's laboratory -- Herbal treatment plans. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Herbs > Therapeutic use > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Materia medica, Vegetable > Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
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- 8 of 11 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
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