The Illustrated Guide to Herbal Home Remedies

Simple instructions for mixing and preparing herbs for traditional remedies to help relieve common ailments, shown in more than 750 colour photographs

ISBN 0754818578   Pages 256 ISBN13 9780754818571 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Anness Publishing   Weight (grammes) 1610 Imprint Lorenz Books   Published in London Format Hardback   Height (mm) 297 Publication date 01 Sep 2009   Width (mm) 228 DEWEY 615.321   Spine width (mm) 25 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level General

This, the most recent of Houdret's 20 natural healing books, is beautifully presented as an oversized book filled with photographs. Short explanations of 40 conditions with formulas are presented on a 1-2 page spread, making for easy access. There is also a 235-herb directory with a short description, medicinal, culinary uses, and a few cultivation tips. Most are traditional English herbs, such as Indian physic, as well as some exotics like nutmeg. It would be nice to update the information with the inclusion of 'new' herbs like rhodiola. Also, curry plant is only profiled as a potpourri herb rather than for its current aromatherapy uses. Step-by-step instructions for making all sorts of herbal preparations are easy to follow thanks to accompanying photos. A prolific author, Houdret's books include the similar An Illustrated Encyclpedia of Herbs (2010, 586 color photos, 256 pp).--American Herb Association Quarterly, 2010

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