Herbs for Home Treatment: A Guide to Using Herbs for First Aid and Common Health Problems [Paperback]

Anna Newton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 13, 2009

In Herbs for Home Treatment, Anna Newton explains the advantages of using herbs--and provides herbal remedies--to cure common ailments and improve general health. She provides easy-to-follow advice on creating your own apothecary with a small number of versatile herbs.

Learn how to:

• Prevent and treat common illnesses with herbs
• Avoid some of the adverse side effects that are common with chemical-based medicines
• Grow and store herbs, and create tinctures, oils, and ointments for a home apothecary

This user-friendly guide to herbs and their medicinal properties explains how to deal with common illnesses--including digestive, respiratory, circulatory and nervous system conditions. Newton suggests essential herbs everyone should have on hand, and offers advice on how to get the best out of herbs for general health, including how to maintain your energy level, increase your stamina, and improve your mood. Inside you'll find information on dosages, possible allergies, and clues for when it's time to seek professional help. Also included is guidance on how to make your own apothecary, how to concoct a first-aid kit for when traveling abroad, and a list of herb retailer and professional herbalists.

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Review

'This book inspires and instructs with clarity and accuracy' Jekka McVicar 'This book is brilliant! Clear, concise and can be dipped into when specific information is required' Brian Hay, MD Culpeper UK

About the Author

Anna Newton studied herbal medicine at the University of Wales, and has worked as a medical herbalist for Neal's Yard in Cheltenham for the past six years. Newton is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Green Books; 1 edition (October 13, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1900322420
• ISBN-13: 978-1900322423
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,194,577 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A concise and outstanding reference for any home health collection, February 20, 2010

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This review is from: Herbs for Home Treatment: A Guide to Using Herbs for First Aid and Common Health Problems (Paperback)

Herbs for Home Treatments: A Guide to Using Herbs for First Aid and Common Health Problems provides a fine, comprehensive guide to the use of herbal remedies to cure common ailments. From how to create your own tinctures and oils to increasing physical and mental stamina and keeping basic herbs at home, this offers a concise and outstanding reference for any home health collection.