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    Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use

    Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use

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      ISBN-13: 9781603428293
    • Publisher: Storey Books
    • Publication date: 04/30/2012
    • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
    • Format: eBook
    • Pages: 224
    • File size: 30 MB
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    Rosemary Gladstar has been studying and teaching about herbs for more than 40 years. She is an educator, activist, and entrepreneur, serving as director of Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center, the International Herb Symposium, and the Women’s Herbal Conference. Gladstar is founding president of United Plant Savers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of native American herbs. She was the original formulator for Traditional Medicinal Herbal teas and currently leads herbal educational adventures around the world. She is the author of many best-selling books, including Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Remedies for Vibrant Health and Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide, as well as Herbal Healing for Women. She lives in East Barre, Vermont.

    Table of Contents

    Chapter 1: Welcome to the Wonderful World of Medicinal Herbs
    What Is a Medicinal Herb?
    How Is Herbal Medicine Used?
    The Benefits of Herbal Medicine
    Starting a Home Medicine Garden

    Chapter 2: How to Make Your Own Herbal Remedies
    Setting Up Your Kitchen Pharmacy
    Herbal Teas
    Syrups
    Oils
    Salves
    Tinctures
    Herbal Pills
    Baths, Poultices, and Compresses
    The Skinny on Dosage and Duration of Herbal Treatments

    Chapter 3: 9 Familiar Herbs & Spices to Grow and Use
    Basil
    Cayenne
    Cinnamon
    Garlic
    Ginger
    Rosemary
    Sage
    Thyme
    Turmeric

    Chapter 4: 24 Safe & Effective Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use
    Aloe Vera
    Burdock
    Calendula
    Chamomile
    Chickweed
    Dandelion
    Echinacea
    Elder
    Goldenseal
    Hawthorn
    Lavender
    Lemon Balm
    Licorice
    Marsh Mallow
    Mullein
    Nettle
    Oats
    Peppermint
    Plantain
    Red Clover
    St. John's Wort
    Spearmint
    Valerian
    Yarrow

    What People are Saying About This

    Ann Armbrecht

    "Now more then ever we need to learn to care for ourselves while also caring for the Earth and this book is packed with simple, practical advice for using the plants growing right outside your back door! Who better to guide us into this world, whether for the first time or the hundredth, than Rosemary Gladstar. Her deep love and knowledge of the plants and her joyful spirit infuses her words and her remedies."

    Naturopathic Physician Dr. Mary Bove

    "This delightful book is full of wonderful information, recipes, and pictures to inspire new and old herbal students alike."

    Mary Bove

    "This delightful book is full of wonderful information, recipes, and pictures to inspire new and old herbal students alike.

    Internal Medicine Nobuko Sera-Kingsley M.D.

    "Atrue reflection of its author in its wisdom, knowledge and practicality. It is filled with information, illustrations, anecdotes and simple, clear instructions for creating herbal remedies. This is not only a solid basic primer for the beginning herbalist but also a comprehensive resource book for all."

    Nobuko Sera-Kingsley

    "Atrue reflection of its author in its wisdom, knowledge and practicality. It is filled with information, illustrations, anecdotes and simple, clear instructions for creating herbal remedies. This is not only a solid basic primer for the beginning herbalist but also a comprehensive resource book for all.

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    With Rosemary Gladstar's expert advice, anyone can make their own herbal remedies for common ailments, such as aloe lotion for poison ivy, dandelion-burdock tincture for sluggish digestion, and lavender-lemon balm tea for stress relief. Gladstar profiles 33 of the most common and versatile healing plants and then shows you exactly how to grow, harvest, prepare, and use them. Stock your home medicine chest with safe, all-natural, low-cost herbal preparations, and enjoy better health! 

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    Rosemary Gladstar has been herbal wise woman to several generations, training future herbalists for 25 years at herSage Mountain Retreat Centeron 500 acres in Vermont. For those new to using herbs medicinally, her "Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide"(Storey Publishing, 2012) is the perfect entry, with easy recipes, preparation basics and growing know-how.”
    Urban Farm
    One of the most-trusted and well-respected herbalists of our time, Rosemary Gladstar, teaches readers how to grow, harvest, prepare, and use 33 of her favorite herbs in this new title. ... this book is a must-read for every budding herbalist."
    The Essential Herbal
    "This expert herbalist always offers exert advice ... Anyone can prepare her tried and true, yet always effective, recipes."
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    A compilation of the insights and wisdom gained from a lifetime of practice using medicinal herbs … highly useful for anyone wishing to bring herbs into their life”

    “The goal of this beginner's guide is to teach readers how to identify and cultivate medicinal herbs and then use them to create healing oils, salves, tonics and more. ... Whether your passions lie in gardening, crafting or natural health, you'll find this a wonderful addition to your home library."

    Denver Post
    Rosemary Gladstar has been herbal wise woman to several generations, training future herbalists for 25 years at herSage Mountain Retreat Centeron 500 acres in Vermont. For those new to using herbs medicinally, her "Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide"(Storey Publishing, 2012) is the perfect entry, with easy recipes, preparation basics and growing know-how.”
    Taste For Life Magazine
    One of the most-trusted and well-respected herbalists of our time, Rosemary Gladstar, teaches readers how to grow, harvest, prepare, and use 33 of her favorite herbs in this new title. ... this book is a must-read for every budding herbalist."
    American Herb Association Quarterly
    "This expert herbalist always offers exert advice ... Anyone can prepare her tried and true, yet always effective, recipes."
    Library Journal
    Geared to the home herbal novice, this is just one of many excellent herbal books by renowned herbalist Gladstar. Her series "Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Remedies" is great for their specificity, like herbs for children; unfortunately not all of them are in print. (LJ 5/1/12)

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