The Complete Medicinal Herbal: Penelope Ody

Elaborating on the healing powers of herbs, this guide demonstrates the best methods to extract healing properties and includes an A-to-Z portfolio of more than 120 medicinal herbs. There are beautiful colour photographs for each entry and detailed information on which parts of the herb is used medicinally; active ingredients; therapuetic applications; how to make and take herbal remedies; 250 safe treatments to alleviate common complaints, from coughs and colds to stress, as well as contraindications and warnings. Illustrated.