Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary: 375 Tinctures, Salves, Teas, Capsules, Oils, and Washes for Whole-Body Health and Wellness

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Author: Pursell, JJ

Brand: Timber Press

Edition: Illustrated

Binding: Paperback

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 288

Release Date: 19-03-2019

Details: Product Description “This incredible, in-depth, and easy-to-access resource is a must for all of us who wish to learn more about healing ourselves through the plant world.” —Shiva Rose, actress, activist, and founder of The Local Rose JJ Pursell, the bestselling author of  The Herbal Apothecary, is back with a complete, one-stop resource for herbal remedies that heal and nurture the whole family.  Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary offers safe, trusted natural remedies written by a board-certified naturopathic physician. It starts with master recipes for tinctures, salves, teas, capsules, oils, washes, and more. Once you understand how to make these basic formulations, you can access the more than 375 specific recipes that address a range of health concerns from the common cold and headaches to insomnia and digestive issues. Comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and beautifully packaged,  Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary will become your go-to guide for sustained health and wellness.   Review “This incredible, in-depth, and easy-to-access resource is a must for all of us who wish to learn more about healing ourselves through the plant world. This is part of the herbal-remedy canon on my kitchen counter.” —Shiva Rose, actress, activist, and founder of The Local Rose “Divided into logical and practical sections of preparation, botanical information, and recipes, this “how-to” does a superior job of introducing readers to the basics. A solid DIY herbal directory for the home medic and readers of herbalism and natural medicine.” —Library Journal   From the Back Cover New from JJ Pursell, author of the bestselling Herbal Apothecary, a comprehensive resource of more than 375 tested herbal remedies. Heal yourself and your loved ones with safe, natural treatments written by a board-certified naturopathic physician. From tinctures and salves to teas and oils, these recipes address a wide range of health concerns for men and women of all ages, including colds and flu, headaches, insomnia, digestive issues, muscle discomfort, and other ailments. Wide-ranging and thoroughly researched, Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary should be on the shelf of everyone interested in making natural solutions part of their sustained health. About the Author Dr. JJ Pursell is a Naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, author, and entrepreneur. She owned and operated a small chain of herb shoppes over 13 years in both Portland, Oregon and Brooklyn, New York. In 2014 she transitioned into writing and published her first book in 2015. Since retiring from retail she has continued to write, speak, formulate, consult, and spend time seeing patients. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction If you’ve found yourself here, it’s likely because you want to feel empowered to care for yourself and your family with herbs as an alternative to over-the-counter or prescription pharmaceuticals for common ailments. Or maybe you are seeking knowledge about the traditional ways of healing for an ongoing health issue. Perhaps you’ve already begun exploring herbal medicine and have developed a more serious interest—you are ready to learn and to incorporate herbal remedies into your daily self-care routine. Whatever the reason, I invite you to explore the recipes that follow at your own pace and as you need them. When I was a budding herbal enthusiast in my twenties, I referred to books very similar to this one but often had to look in multiple volumes to find what I needed. In this book, I’ve done my best to create an inclusive, concise reference that is easy to use. The first chapter provides you with basic recipes for the thirteen most useful delivery methods and applications of herbal remedies—along with background about which is best suited to what type of ailment and why. It also describes sixty herbs that are basics in the medicine cabinet. The following thematic chapters provide treatments

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Languages: English