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The Practical Herbal Medicine Handbook: Your Quick Reference Guide to Healing Herbs & Remedies Paperback – November 30, 2014

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Harness the healing powers of herbal medicine with this handy reference guide for beginners.

Learn how to grow your own herbs and make plant-based remedies with the definitive guide to herbal wellness. The Practical Herbal Medicine Handbook teaches you to make your own natural medicines with over 100 DIY herbal treatments, a directory of over 44 healing herbs, and photo-illustrated step-by-step techniques.

Inside, you’ll learn to practice herbal medicine at home with:

  • A searchable index of herbs, their uses, properties, and other useful notes.
  • Treatments for preventative care for seasonal allergies, common ailments like acid reflux, and mental health concerns like anxiety.
  • Tips to work around common mistakes and debunk common misconceptions.
  • Step-by-step techniques for buying, growing, and making herbal medicine

Make your own powerful herbal medicines with The Practical Herbal Medicine Handbook.

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Understand the difference between medicinal herbs, essential oils, and non-therapeutic, everyday herbs.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1623153719
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Althea Press (November 30, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 310 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781623153717
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1623153717
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1 x 7 inches
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Ok so I honestly bought this book after seeing a TikTok about a DIFFERENT book. This one is perfect. It’s easy to read and not too wordy. It lays out all the herbs at the beginning telling you how they aid your body and later on gives you recipes to make your own herbal medicine. I really wanted something easy to flip through because let’s be honest, I don’t want to spend a ton of time reading about herbs…. I just want to get better when I’m sick. 10/10.
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Chef Bobby
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Resource for Herb Enthusiasts!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
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"The Practical Herbal Medicine Handbook" has quickly become an indispensable resource in our household. Not only has it helped us plan and cultivate our herb garden with confidence, but it has also provided us with a wealth of invaluable information on herbal remedies and treatments.

The book is well-organized and easy to navigate, making it simple to find the information we need quickly. Each remedy is clearly explained, with detailed instructions on preparation and usage, making it accessible even for beginners.

We've already tried out many of the remedies featured in the book and have been impressed with the results. From soothing teas to homemade salves, the remedies have proven to be effective and easy to prepare using herbs from our garden.

Overall, "The Practical Herbal Medicine Handbook" is a must-have for anyone interested in herbal medicine. Whether you're a seasoned herbalist or just starting out, this book is sure to become a valuable companion in your journey to holistic health and wellness. Highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very educational
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5.0 out of 5 stars A starter's Guide to Herbal Medicine
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015
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First off, this book is huge! It features an amazing amount of herbal remedy recipes for common ailments and general wellness, as well as a section detailing the various uses for many medicinal herbs. Since it's an ebook, you can search for your specific herb or affliction, making this an incredibly useful reference for anyone looking for natural solutions to common ailments. These days with all the high prices and side effects of traditional medicine I have been thinking of trying more natural ways to heal ailments and sickness. It warns you that even though it's natural it can be dangerous and tells you what you need to do to make sure you keep it safe. I really love that in chapter four they tell you how to make herbal remedies. I have been looking for a good herbal cough medicine. This time of year we are always fighting a cough and the over the counter cough syrups have so many side effects that I would rather not take it and suffer. Now I have a good herbal recipe with stuff I already have in my cupboard. They give you a long list of all of the healing herbs and what they heal. It's amazing to know that something like asthma and diabetes. I really can't wait to try some natural deodorant and some recipes for dry skin. Even though I received this book for free I am very happy I read this book and look forward to becoming more natural in my daily life. Curious about natural remedies, I enjoyed the many safety tips included in the guide. For example, a remedy that's safe for adults may be unsafe for children but there are child-centric remedies as well. You'll learn how to grow and make your own remedies, but not without knowing what to watch out for first.
Overall Verdict: If you’re like me and fairly new to preparing herbal remedies, I highly recommend this book. If you’re already advanced at herbal remedies it may not be your best fit.
Disclosure: I received free copy of this book for review purposes. My opinions are my own.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
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Pleased that tools, recipes, and medicinal uses are in this guide
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5.0 out of 5 stars Herbal medicine for the win
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Ok so I honestly bought this book after seeing a TikTok about a DIFFERENT book. This one is perfect. It’s easy to read and not too wordy. It lays out all the herbs at the beginning telling you how they aid your body and later on gives you recipes to make your own herbal medicine. I really wanted something easy to flip through because let’s be honest, I don’t want to spend a ton of time reading about herbs…. I just want to get better when I’m sick. 10/10.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Herbal medicine for the win
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2023
Ok so I honestly bought this book after seeing a TikTok about a DIFFERENT book. This one is perfect. It’s easy to read and not too wordy. It lays out all the herbs at the beginning telling you how they aid your body and later on gives you recipes to make your own herbal medicine. I really wanted something easy to flip through because let’s be honest, I don’t want to spend a ton of time reading about herbs…. I just want to get better when I’m sick. 10/10.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, Honest Holistic Medicine
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2014
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First off, this book is huge! It features an amazing amount of herbal remedy recipes for common ailments and general wellness, as well as a section detailing the various uses for many medicinal herbs. Since it's an ebook, you can search for your specific herb or affliction, making this an incredibly useful reference for anyone looking for natural solutions to common ailments.

While the recipes are great, this handbook includes a wealth of important information as well. Curious about natural remedies, I enjoyed the many safety tips included in the guide. For example, a remedy that's safe for adults may be unsafe for children--but there are child-centric remedies as well. You'll learn how to grow and make your own remedies, but not without knowing what to watch out for first.

Obviously, this book makes the case for herbal medicine and holistic practices, but it's upfront and honest as well: these remedies aren't for everyone, and natural remedies won't fix everything. But for many common ailments, you can seek relief in your own backyard. I recommend this guide for anyone interested in holistic, natural medicine, as well as anyone who's interested in the history of primitive and ancient use of these herbs.
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Jennifer L. Henshall
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2015
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As a burgeoning aromatherapist, I was immediately drawn to the material put forth in this handbook. My strong interest in the healing properties of plants was satisfied with this easy-to-read, comprehensive handbook, which was laid out in three pragmatic sections: Essentials, Apothecary and Remedies.

The Essentials section provided me with an overall history and description of an ancient practice with practical applications in today’s high-tech world. In the Apothecary section, the reader is introduced to an exhaustive list of over 44 herbs and their medicinal uses and benefits. The final section of the handbook lists common ailments and their accompanying herbal remedies.
As someone with a developing interest in herbal medicine, I was very excited to get my hands on this guide (even if I did get it for free for just sharing my opinions!) as it provided me with a thorough understanding of how to get started in the practice of herbal medicine. If you are interested in learning how to save yourself unnecessary trips to the doctor and needless copays and want to be more proactive about your health, this handbook is worth the read. I’m excited that I got to add this gem to my aromatherapy library!
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Ashley Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Beginner friendly
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023
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Perfect book to buy when you want to start learning about herbs and gives you great information
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patricia lovelock
5.0 out of 5 stars came across this author in a book called cough, cures
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2023
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I have just read the whole of this practical herbal medicine handbook

It’s very good. I have a large collection of herbal books.I got this on kindle I will buy a the book for my collection I nice book for the beginner but also good for someone knowledgeable on he subject
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Gone4Good
2.0 out of 5 stars Ziemlich oberflächlich
Reviewed in Germany on July 30, 2019
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Hatte gehofft in dem Buch detailierte Infos zu den verschiedenen Kräutern zu finden, aber das Buch beinhaltet so oberflächliche Zusammenfassung die man auch online einfach recherchieren kann. Ich hätte auf jeden Fall erwartet dass man Infos bekommt wie viel von den jeweiligen Kräutern zu nehmen sind und ob es Studien gibt die die Wirksamkeit belegen. Für mich wirkt das das Buch wie schnell aus online Infos zusammenkopiert. Aber für €4.87 in der Kindle Edition ist nicht viel Geld verloren, eine nette Zusammenfassung bleibt es..
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5.0 out of 5 stars USEFUL HERBAL REMEDIES
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2018
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Ok for those who wish to make or use of natural herbs for the wellbeing of yourself and family. Nothing outstanding. Simple to understand and to make. Good expert advise. Nice photos and easy to read text.
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Kelly Banks
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2020
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Great book, very good quality
Lots of information for someone starting off
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Debola
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2018
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