The Healing Plants Bible: The Definitive Guide to Herbs, Trees, and Flowers

by Helen Farmer-Knowles

We yearn for natural, sustainable ways to help feed, heal, and nurture the body and soul. Luckily, nature supplies us with an abundance of vegetation that possesses the qualities we need to succeed in our quest for holistic healing. This latest entry in the successful Bible series introduces readers to the core plants used in organic medicine across the centuries and around the world, including Western herbalism, traditional Chinese medicine, and India’s Ayurveda. Plant profiles include important information on each varietal’s history, medicinal components, and therapeutic properties, along with any necessary warnings. You’ll discover the latest findings in phytonutrients; which trees hold healing energies; and plants that are used for spiritual healing. Plus, a bonus chapter covers the treatment of common ailments, from depression to insomnia, using flower essences. This fully-illustrated, comprehensive guide will become your go-to reference to nature’s remedies.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Spirituality, Health

400 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1998

Reviews

[Alyson]

Explains the basics about most plants you can imagine, not organized the best though. Have to look for a minute before finding what you want, but, has good information.

[Melissa G]

I really liked reading the narrative that went along with the sections. I think of trees, hedges, shrubs and weeds differently. I also want to try to have some patio plants and herbs this year. Very encouraging and gives a lot of information on various medicinal, flowering and scented gardens. Also gives suggested recipes using the different herbs and plants.

[MomToKippy]

I like the handy small size of this book and all the photographs as well as the arrangement. Kind of like a little encyclopedia. Cool that it contained historical information about the plants but would have liked more clinical information.

[Patti Cage]

Great information for staying healthy and helping others heal naturally

[Teresa]

very well done