Rodale's 21st-century herbal : a practical guide for healthy living using nature's most powerful plants /

Balick, Michael J., 1952-

Rodale's 21st-century herbal : a practical guide for healthy living using nature's most powerful plants / Herbs for a fuller life Michael J. Balick ; foreword by Andrew Weil ; edited by Vicki Mattern and featuring top healing herbs from Tieraona Low Dog. - New York, NY : Rodale, 2014. - xiii, 498 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 472-473) and index.

A global history -- The basics of herbal botany -- How herbs work -- Cooking with herbs -- Herbal health and healing -- Herbs for beauty and bath -- Using herbs in your home -- Growing herbs -- Designing your herb garden.

You will embark on a global journey to explore the historic relationship between people and herbs and how this has evolved over time. From the earliest days of humans sampling wild plants to the thousands of herbal products available today, people have always been captivated by the benefits and possibilities of herbs. Drawing upon years of study and discovery, this comprehensive guide compiles both the ancient wisdom and modern science of herbs and shows the powerful effect that herbs have on your body, palate, mind, and mood.

9781609618049 (hardcover : acidfree paper) 1609618041 (hardcover : acidfree paper)

2013022312

GBB425614 bnb

016644362 Uk


Herbs.
Herb gardening.
Herbs--Utilization.
Organic gardening.
Herbals.

SB351.H5 / B28 2014

SB351.H5 / B35 2013

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