Download The Essential Herbal for Natural Health How to Transform EasytoFind Herbs into Healing Remedies for the Whole Family Holly Bellebuono 9781590309476 Books

Product details Paperback 304 pages Publisher Roost Books; 1 edition (March 13, 2012) Language English ISBN-10 1590309472

The Essential Herbal for Natural Health How to Transform EasytoFind Herbs into Healing Remedies for the Whole Family Holly Bellebuono 9781590309476 Books Reviews

• I am new to herbalism, and among all the books I've gotten from the library and , this continues to be my favorite, as well as the most useful. I do wish that there was a more comprehensive appendix of herbs and their various uses, but the quality of the rest of the book more than makes up for it. I have made a ton of teas and several salves from this book and have loved them all. There are so many family-friendly formulas and remedies for just about anything you can think of. I also appreciate that the author writes like a regular person, none of this mystical new-agey tree-hugging stuff (sorry if that's you, just not my thing). Very user-friendly, accessible, and fun. Even though I've read through it several times, I keep grabbing it to curl up on the couch with when I just want something to browse through. If you're new to herbalism and just want to buy one book to try it out, this is the one!
  
  UPDATE I just got Bellebuono's new book, The Authentic Herbal Healer, and it is that "comprehensive appendix of herbs" I was looking for. It is much more textbook-like in nature than The Essential Herbal, and it is excellent. Both books have their place, and they are both wonderful!
• This is a great book for beginners just starting to dabble in herbal medicine. The description of each herb, the instructions for infusions, decoctions, tinctures, syrups and poultices is written in easy to understand (for beginners) language. The recipes presented inside are easy to follow and made with readily available ingredients.
  
  A person with some knowledge of herbs and herbal medicine will find this book a priceless reference for the actions of some of the herbs presented inside.
  
  This title is a keeper (5 Stars) because of the great information presented inside that can be accessed when needed. Beginner, amateur, and master herbalists will find this book a valuable and pleasurable read.
• If you are searching for ways to nurture those you love in a natural and kind way, this book will make you very happy. I have spent the last few days immersed in this book, and now that I am ready to start making teas and potions I feel like I have a wise aunt standing at my side.
  Coming from the Appellations, and now with an herbal apothecary in New England, Holly Bellebuono's knowledge of plants and their lore spans the country side, but here she narrows it down to focus mainly on thirteen common herbs.
  She walks with you from the fields and woods into the pantry, helping you find, pick and preserve the herbs giving you their herbal history and benefits as well.
  There are 200 recipes for healing teas, tinctures, salves and lotions. The recipes are short (usually no more than 6 ingredients) with easy and clear directions.
  I started with the Warming hand and foot salve and it is great!
  Lovely hormone tea, Everyday immune tonic, Heart burn tea, Lavender-Bees wax Salve and Rose brandy are on my list to make next.
  Thank you Holly for giving us a little more control over what we put on and in our bodies.
• Very nice book. I am excited to learn more about the benefits of herbs and try the recipes! Some recipes look like they have some different ingredients, but a lot have ingredients that shouldn't be hard to find
• Wonderful book with great information for beginning herbalists! Easy to read and recipes simple to follow and prepare. A true gem!
• Wonderful resource book with great information and recipes I can't wait to try!
• Good reference book!
• nice book