Remember "real-life stories" are not scientific proof. Many products are promoted with real-life stories. Even if the quote comes from a provider, there's no proof that other people will get the same results. Yohimbe is a bark used to treat erectile dysfunction. The bark can cause high blood pressure, increased heart rate, anxiety, and other side effects. It can interact with certain medicines for depression. Taking it in high does or for a long time can be dangerous. For my purposes, I couldn't have asked for a better source. In addition to a compendium of 550 herbs, their medicinal uses, their place in folklore, chemical properties, preferred environments, where to find them, and lots of color photographs, the book also contains an overview of the histories of plant medicine in various cultures, step by step guides on how to make infusions, decoctions, poultices, ointments, etc., and advice on harvesting, cultivating, and processing plants. I focused mainly on the North American herbs, and I can't wait to beat the crap out of my fantasy characters so I can heal them with my new knowledge of herblore.

Learn how to grow your kitchen garden and produce food all year round. This step-by-step guide will show you how to cultivate more than 60 herbs, fruits, and vegetables. An essential companion for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. A glossary defines some Medical & Botanical words and terms, A General Index and An Index of Herbs by AilmentTo his credit, Chevalier is careful to warn about plants' toxicity, allergens, which ones shouldn't be taken during pregnancy, and which should only be taken under professional supervision. And I can certainly understand why some readers would turn to medicines that can be grown cheaply at home. Healthcare should be free, and modern medicine needs to do a MUCH better job at meeting the needs of women and other marginalized groups. Introducing the newly revised Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine , a one-stop healing book with everything you need to know about herbs, featuring a detailed layout of over 550 plants and their medicinal properties, with advice on how to sow, grow, and harvest your very own herb garden!

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Comprehensive and well illustrated, just as you would expect from DK. However, the content is largely unconvincing. Time after time, we are told about Medieval practictioners or a trial which demonstrated positive effects. So, if something was enodrsed by a single trial, it would still be listed as effective. Cure common ailments safely at home. The improved Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine combines the latest scientific research and traditional knowledge to show how to grow, harvest and process ingredients and create natural remedies. Learn about self-sustainability with Huw Richards. This book has all the inspiration and practical advice you need to start, grow, love, propagate and harvest your own fruits and vegetables organically, and at zero-cost. Some herbals can make you feel better and help keep you healthy. But you need to be a smart consumer. Use these tips when choosing herbal remedies. From ginger to lavender and thyme, and even the little dandelion - This book is a complete encyclopedia of herbs and plants and their healing properties. Learn about the chemistry of the plants and how they act as a medicine. Create alternative treatments for nearly 200 common health concerns in the comfort of your home.

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The well thought out format of the book means you can look up information by plant names or by ailments. There are 550 essential herbs with a beautiful photographic plant index discussing their different uses. Learn how to safely and effectively process the correct parts of the plants to encourage holistic and healthy healing. An unrivalled and expanded range of herbs, showcasing more than 560 plants and their properties, as well as remedy lists for almost 150 ailments, from stress to skin problems. Do not give herbal supplements to children or use them if you are older than age 65 years. Talk to your provider first. I also see a naturopath and take quite a few herbal mixes and supplements due to CFS, and being able to come home and look up why I'm taking each and every thing is great, and helps with compliance.