Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine New Edition

Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: New Edition
560 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments
By Andrew Chevallier

A comprehensive reference for anyone interested in herbal medicine, Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine brings together detailed profiles of more than 560 medicinal herbs alongside practical guidance for preparing and using herbal remedies at home.

Written by Andrew Chevallier, a fellow and former president of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, this updated and expanded edition combines traditional herbal practices with current scientific research. Each plant profile explores its key constituents, medicinal uses, and traditional applications, supported by clear photographs that help with plant identification.

The book also covers the practical side of herbalism, including growing and harvesting herbs, responsible wild gathering, processing plant material, and preparing remedies. Readers can learn how to make herbal infusions, decoctions, tinctures, syrups, infused oils, poultices, powders, and other preparations while keeping safe use in mind.

A dedicated self-help section addresses more than 150 common ailments and offers herbal preparations and remedies that can be made at home. With 352 richly illustrated pages, this substantial hardcover works equally well as a learning resource and an everyday reference for the herbalist's shelf.

Details

• Hardcover
• 352 pages
• More than 560 herbs profiled
• Remedies and guidance for 150+ common ailments
• Includes growing, harvesting, preparation, and safety information
• Author: Andrew Chevallier
• Publisher: DK
• ISBN: 9780744081794
• Dimensions: 9.44" W × 11.19" H × 1.13" D
• Publication Date: August 29, 2023