The Herbal Apothecary

Posted on 05 November 2018 by J.J. Pursell

A brilliant addition to any library Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and bestselling author More and people are exploring the healing possibilities of plant based medicines, and health shops across the country now stock their shelves with natural remedies, but treatments can easily be made at home The Herbal Apothecary profiles 100 of the most important medicinal plants with striking photographs and step by step instructions for making herbal teas, tinctures, compresses, and salves to treat everything from muscle strain to the common cold or anxiety This holistic guide also includes advice for the home gardener on growing and foraging for medicinal plants Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to plant based medicine With the guidance of naturopath JJ Pursell, herb enthusiasts can learn how to safely create their own remedies using plants they know and love. Best Read Books The Herbal Apothecary Author J.J. Pursell – kino-fada.fr This is a marvelous book for those who would like to use plants for medicinal purposes whether to make a cream for skin irritations to a tea for insomnia Each plant herb is shown, information is given about it,...One of the most important book purchases I ve made this years or ever It s very organized and well written, and full of useful information about herbs and holistic whole body healing with herbal remedies They aren t a complete replacement for other western methods we need sometimes, and people who think they are need to grow up, but anyone who discredits the importance of these ancient, natural remedies also needs to have their head examined JJ Pursell is an incredibly informed, intelligent v One of the most important book purchases I ve made this years or ever It s very organized and well written, and full of useful information about herbs and holistic whole body healing with herbal remedies They ar...Wow I ll be the first one to give it one star Such a privilege The reason for this rating is that science and superstitions intertwined so tightly in there, they are impossible to untangle I really think those two approaches must be separated into different books, so the reader could choose.I can say in one word what I thought of this book AMAZING If you are interested in medicinal herbs remedies you need to look at this book The layout cover to back will hold your attention After a short introduction of the herbalist life the author jumps the reader into the different systems of the human body such as the cardiovascular system or the endocrine system It helps anyone interested in herbal remedies to understand how the body works so they can understand which herbs would work fo I can say in one word what I thought of this book AMAZING If you are interested in medicinal herbs remedies you need to look at this book The layout cover to back will hold your attention After a short introduction of the herbalist life the author jumps the reader into the different systems of the human body such as the cardiovascular system or the endocrine system It helps anyone interested in herbal remedies to understand how the body works so they can understand which herbs would work for an ailment.Next the reader gets a bit of botany class that is very interesting The photos of the plans are vibrant and show the plant to help you identify it easily Each plant has its medicinal uses, cultivation and how to use it as a remedy explained Some of the plants shown I have never heard of which lead to one issue I had with the listings It would have been nice to ...The Herbal Apothecary is a visually stunning and beautiful book It covers in depth 100 different medicinal herbs, but also the many ways to store, and use them How to put together compounds, treatment plans etc I received an advanced reader s copy from Netgalley, but loved it...Must buy I just love the way this book is organized and the quality of information is A Simple clear directions Now, if I could figure out where to find this stuff around Hamilton for freeThis is an excellent introductory book for the aspiring herbalist interested in holistic, plant based medicine While it only scratched the surface, the book was perfectly suited for beginners who are just trying their hand at herbal remedies It wasn t the most scientific book I ve come across on the topic, but Pursell was methodically thorough in her approach I never felt overwhelmed by the content I highly recommend this book for those who are considering pursuing herbalism as a serious hob This is an excellent introductory book for the aspiring herbalist interested in holistic, plant based medicine While it only scratched the surface, the book was perfectly suited for beginners who are just tryi...Loads of informationWhat can I say, if you re interested in growing and eating or drinking your own herbs This is the book for you You wouldn t believe what s already growing in your own back yard that you can make into teaClear instructions for making tons of medicines for many ailments Beautiful pics tooA nice overview about what everything is but a lack of recipes

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05 November 2018

J.J. Pursell