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The Herbal Apothecary: 100 Medicinal Herbs and How to Use Them Hardcover – December 30, 2015
JJ Pursell (Author)
“A brilliant addition to any library.”—Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and bestselling author
Plant-based medicines offer many healing possibilities for the body, mind, and spirit. In this holistic guide, naturopath J. J. Pursell provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to medicinal plants, explaining how they work and how to use them safely. Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary includes advice on growing and foraging for healing plants and recommendations for plant-based formulations to fight common ailments, like muscle strain, anxiety, and insomnia. Step-by-step instructions show you how to make your own teas, salves, capsules, tinctures, and other essential herbal remedies. Whether you want to treat a wound or fight the common cold, taking charge of your health and well-being begins here.
Dr. JJ Pursell is a board certified naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist and has worked with medicinal herbs for more than 20 years. She owns The Herb Shoppe, which has locations on Portland, Oregon and Brooklyn, New York. JJ and her shoppe have been featured on television and in Gardenista, White & Warren Inspired, Kale and Coriander, Portland Healing Project, PoppySwap, and Girl Gift Gather. She has her own YouTube channel for those who want to learn more about making herbal medicine.
- Paperback: 296 pages
- Publisher: Timber Press; 1 edition (December 30, 2015)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1604695676
- ISBN-13: 978-1604695670
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