Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use

This introductory handbook covers 33 common medicinal plants, including peppermint, chamomile, basil, and ginger. For each plant, Rosemary Gladstar provides guidance on growing, harvesting, preparing, and using herbs in tinctures, oils, creams, teas, and other forms. The book includes practical applications for everyday ailments: aloe lotion for poison ivy exposure, chamomile baths for stress relief, basil tea for headaches, thyme syrup for coughs and colds, and dandelion-burdock tincture for digestive issues. It demonstrates how to make natural remedies at home using low-cost, all-natural ingredients. The book features full-color photography throughout and serves as an introduction to herbal medicine and home remedy preparation.