{"product_id":"the-medicinal-gardening-handbook-a-complete-guide-to-growing-harvesting-and-using-healing-herbs","title":"The Medicinal Gardening Handbook: A Complete Guide to Growing, Harvesting, and Using Healing Herbs (Spiral Bound)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tForeword \/ Barbara Fahs -- Introduction: Why grow medicinal herbs in your backyard -- History of Herbal Medicine: Plants used as medicine throughout the ages -- Meet The Plants: Getting to Know Your Herbal Allies -- The 12 Cultivated Herbs -- The 12 Wild Herbs -- Cultivating the Medicinal Garden: Design, location, choosing the herbs to grow, planting, and maintenance -- Implementing the Medicinal Herb Garden -- Testing, Soil Types, and Amending Your Soil -- Plan tins; Your Garden -- Urban Medicinal Gardening: Crowing in small spaces, containers, windowsills, and on rooftops -- From Harvest to Storage: When to harvest, how to harvest, drying methods, and storage -- Harvesting -- Drying -- Storage -- Simple Herbal Medicines \u0026amp; Home Remedies: How to make teas (infusions and decoctions), syrups, tinctures, powders (capsules, pills and poultices), oils, salves, dream pillows, and baths -- Conclusion -- Appendices -- Appendix 1. Properties and Actions of Herbs -- Appendix 2. Additional Herbal Remedies -- Appendix 3. Freezing Fresh Herbs -- Appendix 4. Dosages -- Appendix 5. Collecting Herbs in the Wild -- Appendix 6. Cooking with Herbs Recipes -- Appendix 7. The Healing Power of Mushrooms -- A Few Edible and Medicinal Mushroom Profiles -- Resources: Companies\/Organizations and Books -- About the Authors -- Photo Credits -- Index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDede Cummings is the coauthor of \n\u003ci\u003eLiving with Crohn's \u0026amp; Colitis: A Comprehensive Naturopathic Guide for Complete Digestive Wellness\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eCooking Well: IBS\u003c\/i\u003e. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlyssa Holmes is the herbalist and apothecary manager at the Brattleboro Holistic Health Center in southern, Vermont. Her training includes studying with Rosemary Gladstar of Sage Mountain Herbs, Barbara Fahs on the Big Island of Hawaii, and the American Institute of Vedic Studies. Alyssa grows medicinal herbs and makes medicine for her clients and family on her homestead in Brattleboro, Vermont.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes bibliographical references (page 143) and index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDig 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Garlic, which boosts immunity, reduces blood pressure, and combats cancer \n\u003cbr\u003e- Echinacea, which reduces inflammation, boosts immunity, and has antiviral properties \n\u003cbr\u003e- Yarrow, which accelerates the healing of wounds, is an anti-inflammatory, and can relieve PMS symptoms \n\u003cbr\u003e- Elderflower, which is an astringent and can relieve arthritis and soothe sore throats \n\u003cbr\u003e- Mint, which soothes digestive problems, sweetens breath, and can reduce fevers \n\u003cbr\u003e- Elecampane, a respiratory tonic with antibacterial and antifungal properties \n\u003cbr\u003e- And more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Skyhorse Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46581022032003,"sku":"SPTM-9781629141954","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6830\/8099\/files\/9781629141954_spiral.png?v=1776828179","url":"https:\/\/sebink.com\/products\/the-medicinal-gardening-handbook-a-complete-guide-to-growing-harvesting-and-using-healing-herbs","provider":"Sebink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}