The New Age Herbalist: How to Use Herbs for Healing, Nutrition, Body Care, and Relaxation

We have all grown increasingly aware of the potential -- and documented -- dangers of the chemical toxins that surround us.The New Age Herbalistis 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 worldA guide to using herbs for scent, for decoration, and even as chemical-free housekeeping aidsTips on using herbs for skin care and beauty, by making natural shampoos, lotions, soaps, and cosmeticsA review of culinary herbs, with some unusual recipes that use familiar herbs in delightful new waysAn examination of the growing science of herbal healing, discussing herbal remedies -- including stress relievers -- and the scientific research that validates themA complete herb gardening plan, with advice on choosing symbiotic herbs, designing and scheduling plantings, and preserving the harvest by freezing and dryingFascinating, authoritative, packed with information presented in a stunning visual style,The New Age Herbalistwill be the home herb user's bible for years to come.