The Healing Herbs: The Ultimate Guide To The Curative Power Of Nature's Medicines

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Random House Publishing Group, Jul 1, 1995 - Health & Fitness - 656 pages
The Healing Herbs provides the information you need to use the earth's wonderful bounty of medicinal plants confidently, effectively, and above all, safely. It examines 100 of the most widely used, most easily available, most familiar, and most fascinating medicinal plants, tracing their history, folklore, and healing properties, and summarizing the latest scientific research on their many benefits. The Healing Herbs also explains where to find the herbs, how to take them, store and prepare them, even how to grow them.

The Healing Herbs also includes an easy-to-use A-to-Z herb encyclopedia, plus a section titled Prevention and Treatment: A Fast-action Guide to Using the Healing Herbs, including: Conditions--from ear infection to stress, A-to-Z conditions and the herbs you can use to treat and prevent specific symptoms and diseases; Healing Actions--from antibiotic to sedative, an A-to-Z list of medicinal uses with herbs as a natural alternative to certain medicines; Other Uses--some unusual uses for the healing herbs, for example as insect repellent or memory improvement. Both Conditions and Healing Actions include special precautions about certain herbs, whether in preparation, long-term use, or short-term effects.

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Contents

5000 Years
8
Animal Attractions Aromatic Magic Herbal School of Hard
28
Chapter 3
40
Chapter 4
46
Chapter 5
52
The Caribbean Cure
58
An Angel of an Herb
66
The LicoriceFlavored Cough Remedy
72
CholesterolControlling Hopeful
246
Feel Better with Bitter Moxie
266
Asias Ultimate Tonic
282
Soothes Skin Problems
300
For Cough Colds and Flu
315
The GinFlavored Healer
328
Beneficialand Controversial
342
The HighC Stimulant
359

Honey of a Healer
82
Pesto Versus Parasites
92
AllAmerican Fever Treatment
102
The Indians Were Right
111
Herbal Labor Inducer
120
A South African Water Pill
129
Likely to Stick Around
135
Worlds Most Popular Laxative
144
A Natural Diuretic
153
CavityPreventive Mouthwash
164
Your Dentist Loves It
172
Beyond the Boost
182
Worlds Oldest Cough Remedy
190
Healer from Heaven
201
The Seed That Soothes the Stomach
214
The Worlds Original Healer
230
Christmas Gift for Blood Pressure
374
Thoroughly Modern Mouthwash
389
Tropical Digestive Aid
402
Good Herb with a Bad Reputation
417
Possible Cancer Herb
432
Helpful Hints
448
Herb for the Wise
462
A Sexy Reputation
475
Not Exactly Empty
488
Worlds Most Popular Healer
504
The Urinary Antiseptic
519
Potent Against Pain
536
The Herbal Bandage
550
Healing Actions
579
Index
619
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Michael Castleman writes about health and sexuality. For thirty-five years, his journalism focused on health defined broadly, including optimal wellness, mainstream medicine, alternative therapies, nutrition, fitness, and sexuality. Castleman also writes mystery novels set in San Francisco.

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