Presents a pocket guide to one hundred twenty-five Native American medicinal plants and herbs, and includes directions for their use, remedies for common ailments, and information on folk medicine.
Discusses how St. John's wort has been found to positively influence the brain's biochemistry in a natural way and relieve depression. Provides information on buying and using this herb.
Provides information about the Shaker approach to gardening, showing how their techniques, attitudes, and values led to their success in the business of growing and selling vegetable seeds and medicinal herbs; and includes an overview of Shaker religion and life, and photographs of present-day Shaker communities.
This book explores the extraordinary versatility of each part of the herb plant - seeds, leaves, flowers, roots, and essential oils - and includes information on growing, drying, purchasing, and storing herbs.
