Product Description

"Herbs are so effective for the minor miseries of life (and some of the major ones too) that in many cases, I haven't stocked the pharmaceutical alternative in my medicine cupboard for years. Nothing zaps a sore throat faster than Propolis, sorts out a painful gum infection more efficiently than a shot of Marigold or takes the sting out of sunburn better than Aloe Vera. For as long as people have been able to pick berries and forage for sticks, herbs have been used for medicinal purposes. There is even evidence to suggest that Neanderthal Man knew about and used herbs. Country people the world over have always relied on them, especially when no other doctoring was available. And you don't need to be a trained herbalist to be able to use them. It’s simple. You just need information, inspiration and a little savvy and that’s where Hands-on herbs comes in!" Barbara Griggs What it’s about
Barbara Griggs has been researching and writing about herbal medicine for over 20 years. In Hands-on herbs she reveals 52 inspirational ideas on how to discover the best uses for herbs throughout your daily life. Discover:
• The best herbs to use for spots, pimples, bites and stings
• How to get rid of headaches and migraines
• The best remedies for coughs, colds and the flu
• How to recharge your batteries
• The best herbal detox methods
• What to use for ‘that time of the month’
• Herbs suitable for babies' needs

With the 52 Brilliant Ideas series readers can enhance their existing skills with negligible investment of time or money and will substantially improve their performance over the course of a year. Each of the 52 chapters tackles a single aspect of the subject in an entertaining and lively way. At the end of each chapter is a "how did it go?" feature which allows readers to reflect on the lesson in a classical experiential learning pattern. The tone of each book is personal and informal; readers will feel as thought they are having a one-to-one with their favourite coach.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #325958 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-09
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
"...a bible for natural healing. Whether you've got a painful mouth ulcer, have trouble sleeping, or simply overdid it last night, it suggests the best remedies, how to take them and warns of any side effects."
--Country Living Magazine, Summer 2008

About the Author
Barbara Griggs has been researching and writing about herbal medicine for over 20 years. She is the author of Green Pharmacy: A History of Herbal Medicine which is acknowledged as the standard work on the subject and used as a course book at schools of herbal medicine around the world. She is also author of Green Witch: A Modern Woman's Herbal and contributor to regular radio, TV programmes and newspaper columns on alternative health, including The Sun. She has been Health Editor of Country Living since its launch in 1986.