Plants of the Midwest provide an wealth of botanical diversity. Whether you are already adept at finding, identifying, harvesting and safely using wild medicinal plants, or are just starting out, this guide will help you wildcraft your way to wellness.

A thorough resource explains how to plant, grow and harvest more than 100 herbs and details their many uses in cooking, home beauty and home healing.

"Throughout history, herbs have been used medicinally to promote healing and vitality. Think chamomile for enhanced sleep, milk thistle for detox, and elderberry for an immunity boost. Today, herbal remedies are more popular than ever, celebrated not just for their effectiveness but also as all-natural and affordable. This beginner-friendly guide welcomes a new generation to the trusted tradition. Engagingly written for a wide audience of homemakers,...

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"The nation's #1 bestselling guide to natural remedies, totally revised and updated It has been more than 20 years since the first edition of Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing. This fully revised sixth edition includes the time-honored proven strategies, as well as many new and innovative science-based ideas to arm you with the best natural therapies for your health. In this unparalleled authoritative reference for all of us, updated material...

The magic of married life might be fading a little for Elizabeth Baskin, but after six years is it any surprise? That her husband Roger has grown a little paunchy is no big deal. She wouldn't kick him out of bed for bringing along a spare tire, if he bothered to show any interest. Lately Roger's great love affair seems to be a sordid three-way between the couch and T.V. Wondering what happened to the chiseled daredevil who rescued her after her car...

Jump-start your weight loss with Master Your Metabolism. Author Lewis Harrison, a professional herbalist, has produced a comprehensive program that combines ancient herbal wisdom with current, cutting-edge medical research on naturally increasing metabolism. Harrison will show you how to navigate the hundreds of products on the herbal market for safe, effective results that can last a lifetime.
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Mother Nature has the best herbal remedies and seasonings! Discover the healthy benefits and flavor-enhancing properties of more than 80 versatile herbs, including EUCALYPTUS: to remedy your cold or relieve your arthritis pain SAGE: to spice your meat or neutralize odors in a room CAMPHOR: to ease your muscular pains or soothe your chapped lips GALANGAL: to add a kick to your family's stir-fry Every page is illustrated with clear explanations...

"Find natural cures and remedies for more than 170 conditions"--Back cover. From arthritis to varicose veins, this handy guide is your complete health advisor to common ailments that can be treated naturally. Banks and Kraynak help you find safe cures and remedies, help you boost your immune system, and combat chronic health conditions without drugs--

"A renowned practitioner of herbal medicine offers a beautiful introduction to adaptogenic herbs, explaining what they are, how they improve your life, and how you can use them for personal wellness. Adaptogenic herbs--like ginseng, cordyceps, and rhodiola--work to counteract the effects of stresses on the body. Used for millennia in Eastern healing, they have now become popular again. Adriana Ayales, owner of Anima Mundi Herbals, shares her in-depth...