{"product_id":"herbs-that-heal-catholic-home-remedies-to-forage-and-grow-9798889116066","title":"Herbs That Heal: (Catholic) Home Remedies to Forage and Grow","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn an age when prescription medications often produce side effects worse than the conditions they're meant to treat, many people are searching for gentler, God-given alternatives. The good news? Some of the most effective remedies on earth are growing right outside your door. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing from a rich Catholic health-care tradition, master herbalist Judson Carroll introduces you to the world of natural healing through the plants God embedded in creation for our well-being. Whether you live on a farm, in a neighborhood, or in an apartment with nothing but morning sun on a windowsill, Carroll shows you exactly how to begin a simple, effective remedy garden of your own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlongside Carroll's expert instruction, Steve Cunningham adds lively real-world stories -- including the now-famous claim that you can feed a family of four on ten dollars a day -- and demonstrates how herbs can become an easy, affordable, everyday part of your life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the earliest centuries of Christianity, herbal medicine was essential to the Church's mission of mercy. Monks and nuns tended apothecary gardens, built hospitals, cared for the poor, and brought whole nations to Christ through their healing work. This book continues that tradition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHerbs That Heal\u003c\/i\u003e features: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive list of essential herbs for common ailments -- from colds and flu to cuts, inflammation, and respiratory distress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA saint biography paired with each herb, highlighting a heavenly companion whose life inspires faith and whose intercession we invoke for healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFascinating stories of remedies used throughout Christian history -- including one that helped save a person experiencing a severe asthma attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear, detailed instructions on identifying, growing, harvesting, and preparing herbs safely and effectively\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will also learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to grow herbs in \u003ci\u003eany\u003c\/i\u003e environment, from backyard beds to patio pots to stealth \"ninja gardening\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe one herbal formula every household should have at the ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to build a simple starter apothecary for your kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich herbs deserve a permanent place in your cooking and in your medicine cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatholics need not fear that herbal medicine is \"New Age\" or spiritually suspect. For centuries, the Church embraced God's creation with wisdom, discernment, and gratitude, rejecting superstition while preserving the practical knowledge that brought healing to countless souls. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLet this remarkable guide help you cultivate your own remedy garden, reconnect with the healing wisdom of our ancestors, and rediscover the joy of becoming -- body and soul -- a happier, healthier you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Cunningham,Judson Carroll\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sophia Institute Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.52h x 8.02w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798889116066\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCunningham, Stephen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - From the first garden in Eden to the monastic apothecaries of medieval Christendom, God has provided His people with the means to heal, nourish, and restore through the gifts of creation. In Herbs That Heal, Catholic herbalists Stephen Cunningham and Judson Carroll invite you to rediscover the sacred wisdom of nature--where faith and healing meet in the fragrance of God's handiwork.Rooted in Scripture, the writings of the saints, and centuries of Catholic herbal tradition, this inspiring guide explores the medicinal and symbolic power of herbs as expressions of divine providence. Each chapter reveals how common plants--lavender, sage, thyme, and many more--speak of God's care for both body and soul, offering remedies that echo the harmony of His creation.With practical insight and reverent wonder, the authors show how tending the earth can also tend the heart--teaching us to live simply, prayerfully, and gratefully in the world God made.Beautifully blending science, spirituality, and history, Herbs That Heal restores the ancient Christian understanding of health as a holy calling--and invites every reader to see God's healing love growing all around us.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Stephen Cunningham \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48363639341213,"sku":"9798889116066","price":29.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_bcf506c4-e82e-4b94-9763-11ad7a54b17e.jpg?v=1780428209","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/herbs-that-heal-catholic-home-remedies-to-forage-and-grow-9798889116066","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}