Description
Dig into the world of herbal medicine with this complete guide to cultivating and harvesting plants with healing properties. For thousands of years people have been utilizing herbs and cultivating weeds found to speed the healing of wounds, soothe skin irritations, calm uneasy stomachs and ward off illnesses. Now you can plan and grow your own garden first aid kit. In these pages, you’ll learn the basics of gardening in your backyard or on your windowsill or porch including instructions for preparing soil, composting and weeding. You’ll then find detailed descriptions of the twelve most common, easy-to-grow, most useful healing herbs, with instructions for growing, harvesting and utilizing them. These powerful plants include:
Garlic, which boosts immunity, reduces blood pressure and combats cancer
Echinacea, which reduces inflammation, boosts immunity and has antiviral properties
Yarrow, which accelerates the healing of wounds, is an anti-inflammatory and can relieve PMS symptoms
Elderflower, which is an astringent and can relieve arthritis and soothe sore throats
Mint, which soothes digestive problems, sweetens breath and can reduce fevers
Elecampane, a respiratory tonic with antibacterial and antifungal properties
Specifications
Author: Dede Cummings
Published Date: May 20, 2014
Pages: 176 Pages
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 7″ x 10″
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