9881 Healing With Herbs

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Several studies show that the herb-rich Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of heart disease.

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46 All About Hydrosols CHAPTER 1 • INTRODUCTION TO HEALING WITH HERBS • PAGE 4

6 Herb Beginner Basics

24 Infusions, Decoctions & Tinctures

Before diving into the wide world of healing herbs, get to know some basic information, including herb forms and doses, storage tips, types of herbalism, and more.

Stock your medicine cabinet with herb-infused salves. These medicines are great for reducing inflammation, relaxing muscles, and other skin-relieving benefits. Made with sugar or honey, herbal syrups are a sweet way to incorporate natural healing into your wellness routine.

Smell is our most primitive sense. Harness its powers through aromatherapy to calm the body, reduce headaches, stimulate the mind, and more.

36 Herb-Infused Honeys

40 Body-Care Basics

Herbal supplements promise to relieve everything from migraines to insomnia. Turn to these five highquality, sustainably produced, editor-recommended supplement sources.

Avoid potentially harmful chemicals by making your own herb-infused body-care products. Find recipes for beauty staples including facial toner, skin-healing lotion, deodorant, and tooth powder.

19 4 Bulk Herb Wholesalers You Can Trust

44 How to Make Homemade Soaps

Create your own herbal remedies with herbs sourced from high-quality bulk herb suppliers. These four companies are recommended by our editors.

Once you’ve mastered some of the simpler medicinemaking skills, learn how to make some of the most skin-enriching soaps at home.

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Although honey alone already offers potent medicine, infusing it with medicinal herbs results in a simple yet powerful combination.

16 Herbal Supplement Companies You Can Trust

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52 Astragalus 53 Calendula 54 Chamomile 56 Echinacea 57 Elderberry 58 Feverfew 59 Garlic 61 Ginger 64 Ginkgo 65 Ginseng

32 Simple Herbal Syrups

12 All About Aromatherapy

92 Solving the Pain Puzzle

Whether it’s a headache, sore muscles, or arthritis, pain can put a stop to everyday life. Combat pain without relying on risky over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

Unsure which herbs to keep well-stocked in your medicine cabinet? Our glossary profiles 20 healing herbs that offer a wide range of health benefits—everything from immunityboosting astragalus to the sleep-aid valerian.

28 Essential Salves for Every Household

Although most medicinal herbs sold in the U.S. are safe when taken in recommended dosages, follow these safety guidelines to ensure your herbal experience remains positive.

As polite topics of conversation go, diarrhea, irritable bowels, and constipation don’t top the list. Don’t let that stop you from improving your digestive health.

CHAPTER 3 • GLOSSARY OF MEDICINAL HERBS • PAGE 50

If you’re interested in making your own herbal medicines, start with some of the most basic medicines you can make at home.

8 Herbal Safety Tips

88 Getting Good Digestion

Harness the healing power of essential oils with hydrosols. These steam-distilled aromatic waters can freshen rooms, create a delightfully scented perfume, relieve sinuses, and more.

CHAPTER 2 • MEDICINE CABINET BASICS • PAGE 22

96 Build a Mighty Immune System

The immune system is the body’s best defense against colds and flu, as well as potentially deadly diseases. Boost immunity with these herbal tips.

67 Goldenseal 68 Lavender 69 Licorice 71 Milk Thistle 72 Nettle 73 Red Clover 74 St. John’s Wort 76 Thyme 78 Turmeric 80 Valerian

100 Sweet, Sweet Dreams

The causes of insomnia are varied, but environmental and dietary factors are known to play a role. Turn to these herbs for better sleep.

104 Natural Eye Health

Preserve your vision by warding off eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma with these herbal health tips.

106 Heal the Skin You’re In

For those who suffer from eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea, healthy skin can seem like a far-off dream. Turn to Mother Nature for safe and effective tricks to help control chronic skin conditions.

CHAPTER 4 • TREAT COMMON AILMENTS • PAGE 82

84 Take Heart About Heart Health

110 Breathe Easy During Allergy Season

One American dies every 35 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Protect your heart with these herbal tips.

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Find relief from seasonal allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, and sinus congestion with these gentle, botanical remedies.

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