Health & Fitness - Herbal Medications

Discover the healing properties of wild plants, with this accessible, photographic guide for the beginning forager. Author Brandon Ruiz shares his expertise in the world of plant medicine, offering clear, concise descriptions of edible wild plants, as well as critical information about proper harvesting...

An encyclopedia of North American medicinal plants, this classic herbalist's guide goes inside Native American herbalism and other natural healing traditions around the world For more than twenty years, this pioneering work had served as a bible for herbalists throughout the world. It is...

Discover the art of Modern Curanderismo as you explore the rich history behind modern-day herbal remedies, natural recipes, plant medicine, holistic and spiritual rituals, and more practiced by Curanderos(as) across the Americas. Delve into the healing traditions of Latine folk herbalism and modern curanderismo...

Living Folk Magic emphasizes that folk magic is something alive, vital, and modern. Discover practical and helpful information, regardless of your ethnic or spiritual background, to create a fulfilling and successful folk magic practice. Folk magic exists in every culture and has been practiced...

Featuring recipes, helpful exercises, practical gardening tips, stories, and advice for creating herbal medicines, this fun, hardcover book is an ideal resource for gardeners and aspiring herbalists. Discover the secrets of planting and growing herbs, identifying the best ones for your goals, and more....

If you've always wanted to learn about magic mushrooms- their spirituality, properties and psychedelic effects and uses -to expand your knowledge about this unique fungi, or to exploit the plant's healing properties, but you've never really found an ideal, comprehensive resource to take you...

Natural magic utilizes the world around us for magical purposes. Herbs are one of the most important tools for natural magic, and the best introduction to this system is found in Scott Cunningham's Magical Herbalism. This book presents a complete system of magic using...

Using nature's natural resources, this medicinal guide from a bestselling author and board-certified naturopathic physician prioritizes holistic healing for all. Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary is a complete, one-stop resource for herbal remedies that heal and nurture the whole family, offering safe, trusted...

A perennial favourite with students and practitioners, this is the go-to reference book for 180 medicinal herbs and their actions.Author: Carole FisherPublisher: Aeon BooksPublished: 06/06/2018Pages: 602Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.30lbsSize: 9.50h x 7.20w x 1.30dISBN: 9781911597513About the AuthorCarole Fisher gained a BSc degree in biochemistry...

A foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine - A complete handbook for the medical practitioner - Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications - By the author of The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal...

Medicinal Herbs of California is the first statewide field guide to more than 70 common medicinal plants of California. This vital addition to the California naturalist's shelf will introduce readers to the principles of herbal remedies, history and roots in native cultures, scientific information,...

This classic work on medicinal herbs of the Western uplands is an authoritative presentation of more than 100 species. Unsurpassed as a field guide for its authoritative information on collection and medicinal preparation. Focuses on the plant life of rocky and arid lands of...

In the first update since the original printing in 1979, renowned herbalist Michael Moore adds another twenty years of research and expertise working with medicinal plants to his classic Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West. In this greatly expanded revised and enlarged edition, the...

A comprehensive guide for beginners to the most abundant and useful wild plants in the Pacific Northwest Comprehensive plant listings with harvesting instructions and medicinal history Recipes for tinctures, teas, salves, and more Detailed full-color photos of plants and their parts Medicinal Plants of...

Michael Moore, renowned herbalist, teacher, and author of several medicinal plant books, presents a one-of-a-kind guide to over three hundred species of plants geographically ranging from Baja California to Alaska. This uniquely attractive book educates the reader to both native and introduced species within...

This guide describes how to use common wild plants to help treat injuries and backcountry maladies. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 80 familiar species of medicinally relevant, widespread trees, shrubs and wildflowers. The plants are sorted into categories based on the injuries/ailments they...

"This comprehensive, accessible, full-color guide includes plant profiles, step-by-step instructions for essential herbal remedies and seasonal foraging tips." --Natural Awakenings Chicago In Midwest Medicinal Plants, Lisa Rose is your trusted guide to finding, identifying, harvesting, and using over one hundred of the region's most...

An award-winning nature therapy session for the soul--encounter the benevolence of the living world through 12 essays on the Earth-healing powers of self-compassion and empathy. When healing is needed at the deepest level, nature will always call us back home--not only to the oak...

"A comprehensive exploration of postpartum traditions that emphasize the importance of nurturing mothers during their most vulnerable times. From traditional recipes to rituals, this book highlights sisterhood and the need for comprehensive care that honors both the mother and the newborn." ―from the foreword...

"A practical guide to using medicinal herbs as well as a powerful reminder of our reciprocal relationship with the natural world." --Rosalee de la Forêt, author of Alchemy of Herbs In Mountain States Medicinal Plants, Briana Wiles is your trusted guide to finding, identifying,...