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Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide
Widely recognized as the godmother of modern herbalism, Rosemary Gladstar is renowned worldwide for her inspired teaching and trustworthy knowledge of healing herbs. With Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide, Gladstar offers a fresh introduction for a new generation of gardeners and natural health and self-sufficiency enthusiasts.
Thirty-three of the most common and versatil...more
Thirty-three of the most common and versatil...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
March 21st 2012
by Storey Publishing
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Herbalism doesn't have to be complicated and scary. Rosemary's advice is to start with just a few herbs - ones you know well, that grow near you. In this book she talks about growing and using such common garden sights as yarrow, St. John's Wort, dandelion, and basil. Basic, easy-to-understand directions for the common preparations are included right up front - tincture, salve, infusion, decoction, poultice - all in plain, non-technical language. Rosemary's signature wise-elder style comes throu...more
I come from a family who’s always used traditional form of medicines for any illness and as a result, I was interested to pick this book up.
This is a perfect guide for anyone wanting to learn more about different herbs and their uses. It covers all the basics and mentions some herbs that are commonly found around the house. The information is very well presented in a simple way and is really easy to follow. A chapter is devoted to teaching you the step-by-step process in making your own herbal...more
This is a perfect guide for anyone wanting to learn more about different herbs and their uses. It covers all the basics and mentions some herbs that are commonly found around the house. The information is very well presented in a simple way and is really easy to follow. A chapter is devoted to teaching you the step-by-step process in making your own herbal...more
Made me feel extraordinarily far away from my ability to regulate my body and myself on my own terms, so it was off to the market to buy horseradish root, lots of garlic, some ginger, and a few things from the bulk aisle I've never heard of before. Sadly, most of that is getting old and deflated in my kitchen, but that's no fault of the book.
I read this a bit at a time for months, and have been making tinctures. The only change I'd make is a cross-reference for symptoms, but perhaps there is one and I'm just forgetting that it was there. Otherwise, I think I'll make one myself.
Anyway, excellent recipes and good information. A definite keeper.
Anyway, excellent recipes and good information. A definite keeper.
Wonderful resource for beginning and master herbalists. Every book Rosenary Gladstar prints is a wealth of useful information written in an easy-to-understand format. This particular book will go to the top of my favorites list!
Everything you need to know to start your own kitchen apothecary. My only wish was that it would have included more recipes for beginners who aren't sure which herbs compliment each other.
Very interesting,..I don't foresee myself jumping not making these buti do have bigger appreciation for friends who do take the time to do this..and thankfully have available for others.
An excellent book, tons of information that is easy to understand, and excellent photos for identification. Very easy to follow and use!
Instructional on tinctures and what specific herbs help with medicinally. Wonderful pictures and easy to follow along
A great reference to the most basic and common herbs. I liked it a lot and it's a great starting place for herbalists.
Love, love, love it! Because of this book I am determined to grow my own herb garden.
Very helpful - I know now what to use a lot of "wild" medicinals for next year; and I also have a list of more to plant! Very easy instructions for teas, tinctures, and oils.
Love this book...easy to understand and lots of good information.
An unfortunate lack of references!
Easy to follow.
Fabulous resource that includes medicine making instructions, growing tips and other practical info. This is also a very simple book if you're new to herbs. For more info on similar books, scroll down to the resources section of the post entitled "Must have, Must grow Medicinal Herbs" at homesteadlady dot com.
Great book! A must have.
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