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DK Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: 550 Herbs Loose Leaves and Remedies for Common Ailments

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DK brings you an all-encompassing herbal handbook to fulfill your every ache and ailment! Introducing the newly revised Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, a one-stop healing book with everything you need to know about herbs, featuring a detailed layout of over 550 plants and their medicinal properties, with advice on how to sow, grow, and harvest your very own herb garden! A must-have volume for self-sufficient herbalists, the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine features tons of tips and tricks on planting and propagating a diverse range of herbs with the core focus on improving your health and treating your ailments with a little help from nature! With passion in every page, this handy herbalism book includes: - An informative guide to 100 key herbs and their traditional vs current uses - 450 further plant entries listing their properties and practical remedies for a range of ailments - Stunning photography to complement the broad variety of herbs featured throughout A recent study suggests the average home gardener in the US will spend about 5 hours a week in a garden. However, the ever-growing pressure of balancing family life with a career makes way for an array of ailments, including stress and anxiety, not to mention a lot of today’s green-fingered gardeners simply lack time for growing herbs! We believe it’s time to change that! Dive deep into the pages of this handy herb book, and discover easy-to-follow guides to growing a plethora of plants and herbs that will change your life for the better! The ideal gift for the green-fingered gardener in your life with a niche for natural remedies, or those who prefer complementary therapies over conventional medicines. This easy reference book is well-suited to herbal medicine practitioners and students alike. From researching how medicinal plants work, to making your own herbal remedies and nurturing natural skincare, from aloe vera to avocado, this one-stop herbal handbook has it all and will leave you with a wellbeing garden to be proud of. Ready, set, let’s grow! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK; 3rd edition (July 5, 2016)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465449817


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 18


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.75 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.38 x 1.04 x 11.19 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #4,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Naturopathy Medicine #5 in Herb Gardening #9 in Herbal Remedies (Books)


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  • 🌿Comprehensive Book on Herbs+Herbal Remedies
🌿Amazing! This comprehensive Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine has an awesome wealth of relevant herbal information. It's an absolute must-have for those who are passionate about herbs, holistic healing and natural remedies. This is an important resource for those who care about their health and wellbeing, and that of their loved ones. The information in this book is of the highest quality, with all of the various body systems and active constituents of each plant explained, along with gorgeous color pictures all throughout. The book explains the history of herbal medicine, its present status, and where the future is headed, around the world. All herbs are broken down thoroughly in great detail, including their habitat and cultivation, their key actions, their traditional and current uses, the parts used, and their preparations and uses. The cautions are clearly stated, as are self-help uses and techniques. I love the easy remedies and doses that are listed for every ailment, and I feel greater confidence in my own ability to heal and advise others. Smartly, the back of the encyclopedia contains a general index, as well as an index of herbs by ailment. This makes it easy to find what you're looking for, since the herbs are not shown in alphabetical order, but appearing in alphabetical order of their plant species. It doesn't necessarily make things easier for the reader, but it makes absolute sense to do this. I LOVE this information-packed encyclopedia, and I deeply respect its experienced author, Andrew Chevallier. He is extremely knowledgeable and intelligent; I admire the way he shares this vital information with those of us who want to take back control of our health, one herb at a time. Natural herbs and holistic healing are so relevant and necessary in the midst of modern medicine, and this book proves exactly why. The Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine is an important, authentic step in the right direction, towards real, genuine, long-term health, wellness and happiness. I would recommend this book to nature-loving novices, gardeners, natural DIYers, experienced herbalists, tea formulators, aromatherapists, healers and chronic pain/illness warriors (like me). There is something here for everyone to learn something new, every single day of the year. This comprehensive book on herbal medicine will stand the test of time and prove to be relevant many years from now. Enjoy it and learn to heal the natural way!🌿 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2017 by 🐼Poker Panda🐼 🐼Poker Panda🐼

  • Beautiful, informative book.
Surpassed my expectations, this book has SO much information, I can’t wait to start reading and learning about the bountiful medications and remedies available in nature
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024 by DanaTracey DanaTracey

  • VERY informative!!
This book is AMAZING! It has all of the information you need to start foraging and making your own herbal medicines! It tells what the plant is, what it is used for, where to find it, any cautious it may have. Very well illustrated and filled with priceless information. Get your copy NOW just in case the grid goes down! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2024 by Lisa crow

  • Encyclopedia Herbal Medicine
Very informative and helpful. 100%
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024 by Jeffrey N.

  • Nice quality printing and picture reproduction
I like the book and looking at the pics and reading recommendations for creating an herbal garden. There are some recipes for making some herbal concoctions, but the authors are diligent about noting any characteristics of the herbs which need to be minded and do not offer recipes for serious ailments and medical conditions which is responsible of them. I had read that another book I almost bought printed original old recipes and recommended a sugar-based recipe and cinnamon for diabetes when sugar aggravates diabetes a great deal. I had wished for more herbal concoctions, but respect that the authors put safety first. Delivery and condition were prompt and perfect respectively. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024 by avidreader

  • Very informative!
I haven't read the book....but I have skimmed through and it seems very informative. The plants and herbs are listed under their scientific name, which I didn't care for, but there are pictures with the common name under the scientific name. It also gives some recipes in the back on to make tinctures, capsules, tonic wines, etc. I would recommend this book to anyone who is wanting to learn how to make natural/herbal medicines. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024 by Burton Burton

  • Great book!
Details. What part of plant to use.how to make ointments/ oils.when to harvest. Im new to Herbs, and this has so much info!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2024 by J Bealer

  • Absolutely gorgeous book! High quality.
This book arrived early. It was packaged very well! The front and back covers are hard and very sturdy. The spiral binding is also sturdy and well made. The actual pages are thick and glossy. This book is SO comprehensive. It covers so many areas. The art work is absolutely beautiful! It is a great addition to my homestead library. At first I thought the book was too expensive, but it came highly recommended so I took a chance. It is worth every penny! I can hardly wait to sit down and go through it page by page! So much amazing information. Very highly recommended!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024 by Susan W

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