10 Essential Herbs
Author | : Lalitha Thomas |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 1992 |
ISBN-10 | : 0934252262 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780934252263 |
Rating | : 4/5 (263 Downloads) |
Download or read book 10 Essential Herbs written by Lalitha Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is everybody's handbook to health & self-care at home or while travelling anywhere in the world. It contains hundreds of simple, easy-to-understand applications that are ideal for handling common ailments, for first-aid, for natural beauty care, for increased vitality & for long-term rejuvenation. Even if you don't know your flowers from your weeds, Lalitha's TEN ESSENTIAL HERBS will quickly have you feeling like a seasoned herbalist. Learn step-by-step how to use garlic, cayenne pepper, peppermint, ginger, & other readily available herbs. Learn how to combine herbs, how to make herbal teas, poultices, salves, good-tasting herbal preparations for children, & what you can substitute when your herb of choice isn't on hand. Lalitha will introduce you to the personality of each herb to help you in building a basic, intuitive approach to herbistry. The book is filled with fascinating & memorable personal stories from her years of healing practice. Simple & safe enough for children to follow, with applications specific to age groups from infants to adults. Herbal care for pets is an added feature of this remarkable compendium. Easy to follow; superb index. An excellent gift for the health-conscious traveller.