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Herbs for the Soul: Emotional Healing with Chinese and Western Herbs and Bach Flower Remedies
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3421065 in Books
- Published on: 2002-05-20
- Binding: Paperback
- 224 pages
Editorial Reviews
Kindred Spirit
'Tamara Kircher... combines her knowledge of Western and Chinese herbs in a way that clearly shows her passion for the plant world.'
Permaculture Magazine
'...beautifully presented, well researched yet succinct and has a depth of understanding about the huge subject gained from experience.'
Synopsis
Before the advent of the modern pharmaceutical industry, mankind relied for thousands of years on medicinal plants and herbs to cure its ills. And today, as our faith in the infallibility of modern medicine begins to waver, we are turning back to the ancient wisdom of plant lore. The use of herbs for the relief of physical ills is a subject well covered in other publications. This book turns towards the subtler properties of herbs, exploring their ability to soothe our soul and heal our spirit. The first section of the book examines individual herbs, both Western and Chinese, classifying them by their subtle action: from "Herbs that Invite Peace and Stillness" to "Herbs that Gladden the Heart" and "Love Potions". Section two is a clear and practical guide to using the herbs in their different forms. It explains how to pick, preserve and use the herbs. The last section is a comprehensive "Materia Medica" including physical appearance, folklore, medicinal uses, cautions and contra-indications.
Customer Reviews
A beautifully presented table top book to cure what ails you
Herbs for the Soul combines information with folklore, potions, recipes and specific information regarding chinese and western herbal medicine. But it isn't just for the remedies. The look and feel of the book is as aesthetically pleasing as the information itself. Excellent photographs interspersed with informative and heartwarming text make it easy to learn more about how nature heals us. It's like a mini-history lesson. Anyone who is into herbal teas, scented herbs and natural rememdies should thank Tamara personally for creating a book that draws you in to the very basic cures of the many ailments of the human race. Thoughtful quotes by artists and writers and an ingredients glossary put the finishing touches on this book. Anyone with a hardbound library should pick this up. You never know when you might use it for health reasons rather than read it strictly for pleasure.
Beautiful to look at and beautifully written
Tamara Kircher has written a gem of a book. Herbs for the Soul is informative while always a pure pleasure to dip into. The knowledgeable text, enlightening quotations and iridescent photography make the whole experience sensuous and joyous. Although it is known that herbs have had great medicinal properties through the ages in a world obsessed with progress this book inspires us to rediscover and embrace them. For those enjoying the superior quality of taste organic food gives us, a natural way of treating our bodies at times of stress is most welcome. Treat yourself.
