The Practical Herbal Medicine Handbook: Your Quick Reference Guide to Healing Herbs & Remedies

Name: The Practical Herbal Medicine Handbook: Your Quick Reference Guide to Healing Herbs & Remedies
Price: 3.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (1977 reviews)
Author: Althea Press

by Althea Press

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4.7 (1,977)

4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews. Top 80% of Nonfiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You want to reduce your medicine cabinet spending and prefer plant-based options over pharmaceuticals for common ailments.
You have a garden or windowsill and actually want to grow herbs instead of just talking about it.
You're curious about herbal medicine but feel overwhelmed by conflicting information online and need one reliable reference.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for scientific evidence that herbs cure serious diseases; this is a beginner's wellness guide, not a medical textbook.
You live in a flat with no outdoor space and no interest in indoor gardening.
You prefer ready-made products and don't enjoy the hands-on process of making remedies yourself.

About this book

A reference guide to herbal medicine for beginners that covers growing herbs and making plant-based remedies. The handbook includes over 100 DIY herbal treatments, a directory of more than 44 healing herbs, and photo-illustrated step-by-step techniques. The book provides a searchable index of herbs with their uses, properties, and notes. It covers treatments for preventative care addressing seasonal allergies, common ailments such as acid reflux, and mental health concerns including anxiety. The guide offers tips for avoiding common mistakes and addresses common misconceptions about herbal medicine. It includes step-by-step techniques for buying, growing, and making herbal medicines at home.

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Currently on sale at $3.99 — 60% off peak. Price has dropped 5 times over the last 20 months. Goes on sale roughly every 112 days.

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Currently around #79K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 30% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 1,977 reviews

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