Abstract
About the Book
This book is divided into several sections, providing a solid foundation. It gives the history of herbalism in different regions of the world up to modern day. The main encyclopedia section contains comprehensive overviews of more than 550 important medicinal herbs, with full color photos of the different parts of the plants and the remedies that can be made from them. Finally, it has a guide to making different types of herbal remedies, as well as which herbs are appropriate for which ailment.
About the Author
Andrew Chavellier is a practicing medicinal herbalist. He also is a Senior Lecturer in Herbal Medicine at Middlesex University. He has written eight books on herbs and natural health. From spring to fall, he hosts herb walks through the Norfolk countryside for those interested in learning more about medicinal herbs and identifying them in the field.
Featured Herbs
- Achiote, p. 178
- Agrimony, p. 162
- Aloe, p. 60
- American Ginseng
- Arnica
- Artichoke
- Aspen, p. 255
- Avocado, p. 122
- Barberry, pp. 177
- Bay Laurel, pp. 225-226
- Bayberry, p. 238
- Bean, p. 246
- Belladonna, pp. 69
- Bilberry, p. 147
- Bitter Orange, p. 190
- Black Cohosh, p. 82
- Blackberry, p. 263
- Blue Cohosh, p. 77
- Boldo, p. 245
- Buchu, p. 71
- Burdock, p. 65
- Cacao, p. 276
- Calendula
- California Poppy, pp. 206-7
- Cardamom, p. 95
- Cat's Claw, p. 280
- Catnip, pp. 238-39
- Celery, p. 64
- Chasteberry, p. 151
- Chili Pepper, p. 78
- Cinnamon, pp. 22, 27, 38, 84
- Cleavers, pp. 213-214
- Cola Nut, p. 192
- Coltsfoot, pp. 278-279
- Comfrey, p. 137
- Cooking With Turmeric, pp. 783-784
- Curly Dock, p. 264
- Damiana, p. 308
- Dandelion, p. 141
- Devil's Claw, p. 105
- Dill, p. 168
- Dong Quai
- Echinacea, p. 94
- Elderberry, p. 136
- Elecampane, p. 109
- Fennel, pp. 211-2
- Fenugreek
- Feverfew, p. 140
- Fireweed, p. 186
- Flax, p. 111
- Foxglove, p. 201
- Garlic, pp. 23, 28, 49, 59, 286
- Ginger, p.155
- Ginger Effects, p. 155
- Ginger for Inflammation, p. 155
- Ginger for Upset Stomach, p. 155
- Ginger for Weight Loss, p. 155
- Ginger Root Capsules, p. 292
- Ginseng
- Goji Berry, p. 113
- Goldenseal, p. 107
- Gotu Kola, p. 132
- Grape, p. 283
- Green Tea, p. 181
- Guarana, p. 244
- Guelder Rose, p. 150
- Hawthorn, p. 31
- Horse Chestnut, p. 58
- How to Use Ginger, p. 155
- Kava Kava, p. 123
- Lavender
- Lemon, p. 85
- Lemon Balm Capsules, p. 292
- Lemon Balm Cream, p. 296
- Lemon Balm for Herpes, pp. 294, 296
- Lemon Balm for Sleep, pp. 115, 291-292
- Lemon Balm Salve, p. 295
- Lemon Balm Tincture, p. 292
- Lemon Verbena, pp. 227 - 228
- Licorice, p. 103
- Linden
- Lobelia, p. 112
- Lotus Flower, p.240
- Magnolia, p. 203
- Maize, p. 154
- Mallow, p. 231
- Marsh Mallow, p. 165
- Mate
- Meadowsweet, p. 100
- Mexican Yam, pp. 93
- Milk Thistle
- Motherwort, p. 226
- Mullein, p. 281
- Mustard Seed
- Myrrh, pp. 88, 193
- Nasturtium, p. 278
- Neem, p. 70
- Nettle
- Oak, p. 259
- Oat, pp. 174-5
- Olive, pp. 240-1
- Onion, p. 164
- Oregano
- Oregon Grape, p. 177
- Papaya, p. 183
- Parsley, p. 247
- Pellitory-of-the-Wall, p. 244
- Peony, p. 242
- Peppermint, p. 116
- Pomegranate, pp. 258-259
- Psyllium, p. 124
- Pumpkin, p. 196
- Pygeum, p. 259
- Red Clover, p. 277
- Red Poppy, p. 243
- Roman Chamomile, p. 48
- Rosemary, p. 128
- Rue, p. 264
- Safflower, pp. 183
- Sage, pp. 130-1
- Sandalwood, p. 266
- Savory, pp. 267
- Scots Pine, p. 248
- Self-heal, p. 256
- Senna, p. 76
- Shepherd's Purse, pp. 155-157
- Skullcap, p. 135
- Slippery Elm, p. 145
- Soy, p. 216
- St. John's Wort, p. 108
- Sweet Wormwood, pp. 66-7
- Tamarind
- Tarragon, pp. 173
- Tea Tree, p. 114
- Thyme, p. 143
- Turmeric, p. 92
- Uva Ursi, p. 170
- Valerian, p. 148
- Vervain, pp. 149
- What is Cinnamon?, Cinnamon
- Wild Strawberry, p. 212
- Wild Yam, p. 93
- Willow, p. 129
- Yarrow, p. 304
