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2018-061229
Reviews
"The incredible array of herbal remedies and recipes, easy gardening guidelines, and beautiful plant photography make this one of the best DIY herb books ever. I will use it again and again as reference guide, and highly recommend it for everyone interested in medicinal plants and herb gardening." -- Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author "With Maria's thorough and practical guidance you'll soon have your hands in the dirt, the sun on your face, and baskets brimming with your herbal harvests. Whether you are just starting an herb garden or you've been at it for years, this is the book to inspire and inform you along the way." -- Rosalee de la Forêt, RH(AHG), author of Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies That Heal "Once the garden gate is open, the plants you need in your life appear. Maria provides a pathway to welcoming plants into your life with growing instructions, simple tips, and recipes. The secret to potent herbal remedies is often the love that goes into making your own, and this book is the perfect guide." -- Susan Leopold, PhD, director of United Plant Savers " Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies is not just an ordinary gardening book, but a beautiful exposé of an herbalist's garden planted with intention and purpose! Maria thoughtfully and thoroughly provides us with the tools and information to grow our own personalized herbal gardens." -- Marlene Adelmann, founder and director of The Herbal Academy "Maria has created a beautiful, inspiring book that shares her joyful knowledge of growing and preparing medicinal herbs for health and well-being. We will use this book often for its practical, tangible wisdom. Thank you, Maria!" -- Tammi Hartung, author of Homegrown Herbs, "With Maria's thorough and practical guidance you'll soon have your hands in the dirt, the sun on your face, and baskets brimming with your herbal harvests. Whether you are just starting an herb garden or you've been at it for years, this is the book to inspire and inform you along the way." -- Rosalee de la Forêt, RH(AHG), author of Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies That Heal "Once the garden gate is open, the plants you need in your life appear. Maria provides a pathway to welcoming plants into your life with growing instructions, simple tips, and recipes. The secret to potent herbal remedies is often the love that goes into making your own, and this book is the perfect guide." -- Susan Leopold, PhD, director of United Plant Savers " Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies is not just an ordinary gardening book, but a beautiful exposé of an herbalist's garden planted with intention and purpose! Maria thoughtfully and thoroughly provides us with the tools and information to grow our own personalized herbal gardens." -- Marlene Adelmann, founder and director of The Herbal Academy "Maria has created a beautiful, inspiring book that shares her joyful knowledge of growing and preparing medicinal herbs for health and well-being. We will use this book often for its practical, tangible wisdom. Thank you, Maria!" -- Tammi Hartung, author of Homegrown Herbs
Table Of Content
Introduction: At the Garden Gate Part One: Skills for Making Medicine 1 Growing, Harvesting, and Preserving 2 Mastering Basic Remedies Tea Tinctures Alcohol-Free Extracts and Sweet Remedies Powders Earthly Aromatherapy Topical Remedies Dilute Remedies Part Two: Remedy Gardens 3 Daily Tonics Nutritive Garden Nutritive Forager The Flavor Garden 4 Energy and Relaxation Stress Relief Brain Boosters Uplift Relax and Restore Sleepy Time 5 Digestion and Detoxification Bitter Digestif Carminatives Tummy Soothers Detox Forager 6 Immune and Respiratory Immune SOS Lung Tonics Allergy and Sinus 7 Skin Care and First Aid Super Skin First Aid Insect Repellent and Bite Care 8 Pain Relief Topical Pain Relief Aches and Pains 9 Heart and Love Gladden the Heart Get the Blood Moving The Woman's Garden Part Three: Healing Garden Herbs Herb Profiles Appendices Commonly Used Herbs by Condition Commonly Used Flower Essences by Condition Herbs for Specific Climates Measurements and Metric Conversions Resources Further Reading Index
Synopsis
Expert herbalist Maria No l Groves has advice for budding herb gardeners: grow just what your body needs In Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies , Groves provides 23 garden plans specially tailored to address the most common health needs, along with simple recipes for using each group of herbs. Discover the three to six herbs that are most effective for what ails you, whether you're seeking headache relief, immune support, stress relief, or a simple daily tonic. For chronic stomach problems, marshmallow, plantain, rose, fennel, and calendula make the perfect medicine, with recipes for tummy tea and gut-healing broth. Groves teaches you how to plant, harvest, and care for each medicinal herb, and in all of her plant suggestions, she emphasizes safe, effective, easy-to-grow herbs that provide abundant harvests and can be planted in containers or garden beds., Expert herbalist Maria Noël Groves has advice for budding herb gardeners: grow just what your body needs! In Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies , Groves provides 23 garden plans specially tailored to address the most common health needs, along with simple recipes for using each group of herbs. Discover the three to six herbs that are most effective for what ails you, whether you're seeking headache relief, immune support, stress relief, or a simple daily tonic. For chronic stomach problems, marshmallow, plantain, rose, fennel, and calendula make the perfect medicine, with recipes for tummy tea and gut-healing broth. Groves teaches you how to plant, harvest, and care for each medicinal herb, and in all of her plant suggestions, she emphasizes safe, effective, easy-to-grow herbs that provide abundant harvests and can be planted in containers or garden beds., Grow an herb garden for good health! Herbalist Maria Noël Groves offers guidance for cultivating a small garden of medicinal plants curated to personal wellness needs or specific health challenges, from improved digestion and immune system strength to stress relief and balanced blood sugar.
LC Classification Number
RM666.H33G75 2019
