This excellent book is a practical and user-friendly introduction to herbalism, perfect for beginners interested in natural remedies. Written by renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar , the book offers readers a step-by-step guide to understanding, growing, and using 33 essential medicinal herbs. Here’s an in-depth review of the book’s essential elements: Overview: The book is designed to make herbalism accessible to everyone, even those without prior experience growing or using herbs for medicinal purposes. Gladstar provides a blend of practical advice, traditional wisdom, and simple recipes for using the plants for common ailments. It’s packed with helpful information about the medicinal properties of herbs, how to cultivate them, and how to use them effectively for health and wellness, right here in one great book: Medicinal Herbs . Content & Structure: The book is organized into three main parts: Getting to Know Medicinal Herbs: This section introduces the
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