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Discover how herbal remedies can treat common ailments and improve your general health.
In The Botanical Wellness Guide, professional herbalist Anna Newton reveals how plant-based remedies can help with everyday health issues. From anxiety, eczema and irritable bowel syndrome to treating colds and digestive issues, Anna shares clear guidance for creating a range of herbal infusions, tinctures, ointments and decoctions.
Packed with hundreds of beautiful colour photos, this stunning guide features detailed information on how to use a wide range of versatile herbs. It also includes advice on how to get the best out of herbs for general health, including tips for healthy ageing, boosting energy levels, recovering from a serious illness and lifting your mood.
Whether you're looking to grow a medicinal herb garden, build your own home apothecary or make the most of the herbs and spices you already have, The Botanical Wellness Guide is an essential companion for natural self-care.
Contents
Introduction
Part One: Using herbs
Why herbs?
How to get the best from this book
Herbs and the environment
Tea, tincture or tablets?
Dosage
Herb selection
Part Two: Ailments and treatments
The circulatory system
The digestive system
The muscular and skeletal systems
The nervous system
The respiratory system
The skin
The urinary and reproductive systems
Part Three: Improving your vitality
Maintain good energy levels
Increase your mental and physical stamina
Revive your libido
Feel motivated and happy
Healthy ageing
Improve the function of your immune system
Make a full recovery from a serious illness
Part Four: Creating your own home apothecary
Buying from reputable sources
Growing your own herbs
Making your own tinctures, infused oils, syrups and ointments
List of common and scientific names of herbs
Glossary
Endnotes
Useful resources
Photo credits
Acknowledgements
Index
