DK Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: 550 Herbs Loose Leaves and Remedies for Common Ailments

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DK brings you an all-encompassing herbal handbook to fulfill your every ache
and ailment! Introducing the newly revised Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, a
one-stop healing book with everything you need to know about herbs, featuring
a detailed layout of over 550 plants and their medicinal properties, with
advice on how to sow, grow, and harvest your very own herb garden! A must-have
volume for self-sufficient herbalists, the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
features tons of tips and tricks on planting and propagating a diverse range
of herbs with the core focus on improving your health and treating your
ailments with a little help from nature! With passion in every page, this
handy herbalism book includes: – An informative guide to 100 key herbs and
their traditional vs current uses – 450 further plant entries listing their
properties and practical remedies for a range of ailments – Stunning
photography to complement the broad variety of herbs featured throughout A
recent study suggests the average home gardener in the US will spend about 5
hours a week in a garden. However, the ever-growing pressure of balancing
family life with a career makes way for an array of ailments, including stress
and anxiety, not to mention a lot of today’s green-fingered gardeners simply
lack time for growing herbs! We believe it’s time to change that! Dive deep
into the pages of this handy herb book, and discover easy-to-follow guides to
growing a plethora of plants and herbs that will change your life for the
better! The ideal gift for the green-fingered gardener in your life with a
niche for natural remedies, or those who prefer complementary therapies over
conventional medicines. This easy reference book is well-suited to herbal
medicine practitioners and students alike. From researching how medicinal
plants work, to making your own herbal remedies and nurturing natural
skincare, from aloe vera to avocado, this one-stop herbal handbook has it all
and will leave you with a wellbeing garden to be proud of. Ready, set, let’s
grow! Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK; 3rd edition (July 5, 2016)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465449817
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 18
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.65 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.38 x 1.04 x 11.19 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #1,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Naturopathy Medicine #3 in Herb Gardening #6 in Herbal Remedies (Books)
• #2 in Naturopathy Medicine
• #3 in Herb Gardening