Herbs that Heal: Natural Remedies for Good HealthThe book covers 107 herbs and their medical uses in the treatment of diseases. It is divided into two parts- the first describes, in detail, 66 important herbs with strong healing powers and curative properties and the second describes, in brief, 41 herbs with comparatively milder properties. In each part herbs have been arranged alphabetically, according to their English names, as well as by trade names, where they are more popular by the trade name. While there are numerous books on herbs, the distinctive feature of this book is its reasonably comprehensive information about herbs, especially their uses in the treatment of various diseases. |
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Here lots of basic information regarding herbs.It is very useful in reducing many disease and medical expences for a house hold. Out of all garlic is the king of all. If garlic bulb swallowed as tablet.it ll reduce many alignment starting fron chest pain to stomach upset
Contents
PART I | 18 |
Arjuna Kahu | 25 |
Bael Fruit Bel | 32 |
Belleric Myroblan Bahera | 39 |
ftlack Nightshade Mahay | 47 |
Cardamom Chhoti Llaichi | 53 |
klery AjwainkaPatta | 59 |
Chicory Kasni | 65 |
Parsley Prajmoda | 136 |
Peepal Peepal | 139 |
Rauwolfia Sarpagandha | 145 |
Rough Chaff Chirchita | 151 |
Turpeth Nisoth | 166 |
Winter Cherry Akri | 172 |
Healing Power and Curative Properties | 179 |
Bloodwort Kojmari | 185 |
Coriander Dhania | 72 |
Dandelion Kukraundha | 79 |
Ephedra Asmania | 86 |
Garlic Lahsoon | 92 |
Henna Mehndi | 100 |
Indian Gooseberry Amla | 107 |
Indian Sorrel Ambotikipatti 1 | 117 |
Liquorice Mulethi | 123 |
Nutmeg Jaiphal | 130 |
Devils Tree Sailankajhad | 192 |
Fennel Saunf | 198 |
Indian Acalypha Khokali | 204 |
Anantmul | 211 |
Marigold Zerg | 222 |
Picrorhiza Aulfci | 228 |
Wormwood Afsanthin | 234 |
Common terms and phrases
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Herbs that Heal: Natural Remedies for Good Health |
| Author | H. K. Bakhru |
| Publisher | Orient Paperbacks, 1992 |
| ISBN | 8122201334, 9788122201338 |
| Length | 238 pages |
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