The Little Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine

The Little Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
100 Everyday Remedies from a Registered Herbalist and East Asian Medical Practitioner
By Angela Renzetti | Illustrated by Amanda Key

A compact, practical herbal reference designed to make home herbalism easier to use in everyday life. The Little Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine brings together 100 research-backed remedies using familiar, accessible herbs and straightforward preparations.

Written by registered herbalist and East Asian Medical Practitioner Angela Renzetti, the book features 50 widely available North American herbs and explains how they can be used to support common everyday concerns. Remedies are organized alphabetically by ailment, making it easy to find what you're looking for without searching through lengthy plant profiles first.

Clear illustrations help identify each herb and highlight its active properties, while simple instructions explain how to prepare and use herbal remedies safely. The book also offers guidance for building a small but useful home apothecary without feeling like you need an enormous collection of herbs to get started.

Small enough to keep close at hand, this is a particularly approachable reference for someone beginning to explore herbal medicine, but its quick-reference format also makes it useful for experienced herbalists who want an everyday remedy guide.

Inside You'll Find:

• 100 herbal remedies for common everyday ailments

• 50 familiar North American medicinal herbs

• Remedies organized alphabetically by ailment for quick reference

• Illustrated plant identification and information about active properties

• Guidance for creating a practical home apothecary

• Simple instructions for preparing herbal remedies

• An accessible approach grounded in traditional herbal practice and research