We have all grown increasingly aware of the potential -- and documented -- dangers of the chemical toxins that surround us. The New Age Herbalist is a compendium of healthy alternatives, an indispensable guide for contemporary natural living. Created by a team of experts, it offers:
A full-color illustrated glossary of more than 200 herbs, describing their properties, active ingredients, and traditional uses around the world A guide to using herbs for scent, for decoration, and even as chemical-free housekeeping aids Tips on using herbs for skin care and beauty, by making natural shampoos, lotions, soaps, and cosmetics A review of culinary herbs, with some unusual recipes that use familiar herbs in delightful new ways An examination of the growing science of herbal healing, discussing herbal remedies -- including stress relievers -- and the scientific research that validates them A complete herb gardening plan, with advice on choosing symbiotic herbs, designing and scheduling plantings, and preserving the harvest by freezing and drying
Fascinating, authoritative, packed with information presented in a stunning visual style, The New Age Herbalist will be the home herb user's bible for years to come.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Useable and Useful -- without hype or hyperbole:
This book was first published in 1988 -- and that's the year I first bought it. I wore out the first copy, gave 3 as gifts, and I'm now handling my second copy gingerly as it is close to falling apart. I have a library of herbals starting with one published in the 18th century, and including some wonderful books from the 21st. But this is the book I always go to first. It has the clearest and most organized presentation -- and the most beautiful illustrations of any herbal I've ever encountered.more info
One of the best herbal books I've encountered:
I took an herbology course online and have certification, and along the way I ordered this book. Fantastic herb pictures, general uses, how to make dedoctions, infusions, tinctures. The book had me experimenting with a number of items I was paying high prices at the health food stores, and I had excellent results. Loaned the book out, it never came back so I reordered it. Chock full of info not found in other books I read!
Herbs are Medicine:
Herbs are medicine. As great as the illustrations and explanations are in this book, the authors could deal a deadly blow to those who aren't ready to be herbalists. People are taking herbs like prescriptions and need to know that vitamins are food, herbs are medicine, and a more holistic approach is necessary before delving into plants. Try reading, "Forget The Cures, Find The Cause," by Rayna Gangi before purchasing this book.
Simply outstanding. I won't even loan it out !:
If you're into herbalism in the least this book is absolutely and totally essential. It has full-color photographs of most of the major herbs in both their natural and harvested (dried/powdered) states. It also lists a wealth of information on each herb from it's Latin name, common names, basic plant and chemical characteristics, homeopathic uses and quite a bit more. There are priceless reference charts in the back of the book with outstanding information about herb harvesting and cultivation in other... more info
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