Amish Folk Remedies for Plain and Fancy Ailments

by William R. McGrath

From Introduction This book is a collection of historic Amish folk remedies. The reporting herein of any remedy is not a claim for its curative powers nor a guarantee of its effectiveness. This information is not for diagnosing nor prescribing. The author and publisher assume no responsibility for anyone who uses this information. It is not the purpose of this book to replace the services of a physician. Use your common sense and see your doctor for any condition requiring his help. From the back... We are glad for this collection of home remedies, often natural, that have succeeded, written by a scholarly and qualified author, and highly recommend it for your reading. Dr. Richard Culp The age-old arts of the herbalists must be tapped. Many of the plants familiar to {folk wisdom} really do have the healing powers that tradition attaches to them. Dr. Halfdan Mahler World Health Organization The old folk customs for treating sickness are worth following. .... These simple remedies for sickness are often just a way of following our instincts. Dr. Andrew Weil We're likely to find twice as many effective agents among folk remedies as among random samples. Dr. James A. Duke, Depot of Agriculture's Economic Botany Laboratory

104 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1987