Herb Book (eBook)

The Most Complete Catalog of Herbs Ever Published

John Lust (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2014
640 Seiten
Dover Publications (Verlag)
978-0-486-79478-5 (ISBN)

Infos

More than 2,000 complete and concise descriptions of herbs, illustrated by more than 275 line drawings, offer natural aids to health and happiness. Includes tips on growing, botanical medicine, seasoning, and much more.

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"e;I have an old copy of this book that I've had for years and would never let go of, no matter how many times I moved and thinned out my books. This is a re-release and I'm really happy to see it back in print. Part two of the book is the real treasure. It is an alphabetical list of herbs that gives detailed information about their properties, including any cautions required."e; — Lora's Rants & ReviewsAlso known as "e;The Natural Remedy Bible,"e; The Herb Book provides a comprehensive resource for building a livelier, healthier, happier life. More than 2,000 listings offer remedies for ragged nerves, nightmares, and coughing fits as well as suggestions for adding spice to recipes, coloring fabrics, freshening breath, and a host of other benefits. Complete and concise descriptions of herbs, illustrated by more than 275 line drawings, offer the most comprehensive catalog of "e;miracle plants"e; ever published. Written by an expert and pioneer in the field, this easy-to-use reference features three parts. The first presents introductory historical information and background for using the rest of the book. The second part features individual numbered listings of medicinal plants with their botanical descriptions and uses. The third part emphasizes the variety of uses for the plants listed in Part 2, including mixtures for medicinal treatments, nutritious and culinary plants, cosmetic and aromatic purposes, plant dyes, and other applications. The book concludes with a captivating look at plant-related astrology, lore, and legends.

Autor

A Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, John Lust served as editor and publisher of Nature's Path, America's earliest alternative medicine periodical. The magazine was founded by his father, Benedict Lust.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.5.2014
• Zusatzinfo: 275
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 150 x 150 mm
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Alternative Heilverfahren
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Naturheilkunde ► Phytotherapie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Botanik
• Schlagworte: beauty products • Beginner • Beginners guide • books on beginners guides • books on botanical terms • books on common ailments • books on common herbs • books on culinary herbs • books on floral arrangements • books on fresh herbs • books on garden designs • books on garden herbs • books on gardening tips • books on grow herbs • books on health foods • books on herbal healings • books on herbal knowledges • books on herbal medicines • books on herbal products • books on herbal recipes • books on herbal references • books on herbal remedies • books on herbal teas • books on herb gardens • books on medicinal herbs • books on medicinal purposes • books on natural healings • books on natural remedies • botanical terms • Calendula • colored pictures • color photographs • color photos • color pictures • common ailments • common herbs • Cosmetic • culinary herbs • Cultivation • decoctions • Dosage • drying • Dyes • Echinacea • floral arrangements • fresh herbs • Garden design • garden herbs • gardening tips • gladstar • grow herbs • growing herbs • Harvest • Harvesting • Health Food • herbal healing • herbalism • Herbalists • herbal knowledge • herbal medicines • herbal products • herbal recipes • herbal reference • herbal remedies • Herbals • herbal teas • herb gardens • Herb lore • herbology • infusions • introductory • Line drawings • medicinal herbs • medicinal purposes • medicinal qualities • Natural healing • natural remedies • Oils • ointments • particular herb • Plantain • Planting • Potpourri • poultices • reference guide • Rosemary • salves • scientific name • spices • syrups • thyme • tinctures • valuable information • valuable resource • Yarrow
• ISBN-10: 0-486-79478-4 / 0486794784
• ISBN-13: 978-0-486-79478-5 / 9780486794785