The Herbal Remedy Handbook: Treat everyday ailments naturally, from coughs & colds to anxiety & eczema

Description

With self-care, mindfulness and mental health being at the forefront of the popular consciousness, taking control of your health has never felt so important. And learning about herbs and how they can treat and heal ailments and conditions is a good place to start. THE HERBAL REMEDY HANDBOOK is a collection of practical remedies for home care. It is an ailment and recipe-led reference for first-aid, simple conditions such as coughs and colds, and helpful self-management techniques for more complex conditions such as anxiety and eczema. From vinegars and tonics, creams and balms to syrups and teas, all the recipes use easily accessible, bought, foraged or grown ingredients for you to create your own herbal healthkit. An indispensable guide for the beginner or the budding herbalist, THE HERBAL REMEDY HANDBOOK is filled with tried-and-tested recipes that will inspire you to make your own remedies.

Victoria Chown and Kim Walker both studied Herbal Medicine at Westminster University. Kim is currently completing a PhD on Cinchona at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Royal Holloway, University of London. Victoria worked at Neal's Yard Remedies for six years providing natural health and beauty advice. Together they set up Handmade Apothecary. They are the authors of the bestselling The Handmade Apothecary, which focuses on foraging outdoors for herbs to create your own herbal medicines.