This comprehensive guide explores over 180 herbs, providing in-depth information on their historical and contemporary medical uses, edible properties, and natural habitats. Each entry offers valuable insights, making it an essential resource for herbal enthusiasts, cooks, and those interested in natural remedies.
Discover the many healing and culinary uses of the familiar wild plant, the
dandelion, with this colourful, accessible guide from a leading medical
herbalist.
Exploring the intersection of herbalism and sexuality, this guide offers a wealth of knowledge on using natural remedies to enhance sexual vitality and treat various reproductive health issues. Brigitte Mars presents an extensive catalog of herbs, recipes for aphrodisiac superfoods, and holistic approaches to intimacy. The book covers topics such as Taoist and Tantric practices, acupressure techniques, and advice on maintaining healthy relationships. With over 40 years of experience, Mars provides practical tools for nurturing love and addressing sexual dysfunctions.
Featuring over 200 recipes, this book highlights the versatility of hempseed across beverages, main dishes, and desserts. Celebrated as the "original nutraceutical," hemp is rich in essential fatty acids and serves as a complete protein. It offers a thorough exploration of this ancient food, delving into its history, nutritional benefits, and diverse culinary applications.
In quick-study format, this book profiles 45 common herbs with extraordinary healing potential. Each profile outlines the herb's major constituents, physiological effects, traditional applications, contraindications, and flavor, as well as its growth habits both in the wild and in the garden.
Eating food closest to its natural state engenders a tremendous exchange of energy between food and body. The result, over time, is a feeling of buoyant, radiant health. Brigitte Mars presents evidence that confirms the efficacy of the raw foods diet. In addition, she points out the environmental benefits of the raw food diet, making the most of agricultural practice, and reducing the human footprint on the earth.
This A-to-Z guide to the most common emergency situations, ailments, and injuries focuses on how to use household, herbal, and homeopathic remedies safely and effectively in combination with basic emergency-response procedures and protocols.
Reduce stress and live better, naturally! Holistic Health & Healing is the mind, body, and spirit reference guide that you need in your house for natural healing and better health. This book is full of remedies and practices to cultivate a healthier lifestyle. Learn time-tested remedies and safe solutions for dealing with stress. In Holistic Health & Healing, founding member of the American Herbalist Guild Brigitte Mars offers tried-and-true remedies and advice to learn how to reduce stress and anxiety; improve sleep, mood, immunity, and mental acuity; and live a more balanced and happier life. Natural remedies, such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, flower essences, and therapeutic practices, including yoga, aromatherapy, and meditation, can ease the symptoms of stress-related conditions and improve overall health and well-being. From necessary nutrients for brain stimulation to maintaining a healthy diet to reducing chronic pain, you will be feeling like a better you more quickly than you think. This is the ideal reference guide for anyone wishing to find an alternative and natural way of healing and health.