Book
The complete medicinal herbal : a practical guide to the healing properties of herbs / Penelope Ody.
Record details
- ISBN: 1634508432 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781634508438 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: vii, 272 pages : colour illustrations
- Publisher: New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "More than 250 remedies for common ailments"--Cover. Includes index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 25.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Herbals. Herbs > Therapeutic use. Materia medica, Vegetable. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 615.321 Ody | 31681020051546 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Perseus Publishing
Here is a full-color guide to the healing properties of herbs, with more than 120 medicinal herbs and their therapeutic properties included. Penelope Odyâs guide is essential for natural healthy enthusiasts and herbalists.
All the parts of the plants that can be used medicinally are shown, from fresh flower petals or leaves to the root, bark, and juice. Each entry details the plant's chemical constituents, its actions, and its therapeutic applicationsâfrom exotic ma huang, used in China to treat asthma for 5,000 years, to humble cabbage, which has been effective against stomach ulcers in clinical tests. Here are more than 250 safe treatments to help alleviate common complaints and ailments:- Aches & Pains
- Headaches and Migraines
- Infections
- Digestive Problems,
- Urinary Disorders
- Male Reproductive Problems
- And much more!
A special how-to section explains the preparation of herbal remedies. There is even a section on the historical uses of these herbs.
