Herbs for the Soul: Emotional Healing with Chinese and Western Herbs and Bach Flower Remedies
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (804 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0007132999 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It explains how to pick, preserve and use the herbs. Section two is a clear and practical guide to using the herbs in their different forms. Before the advent of the modern pharmaceutical industry, mankind relied for thousands of years on medicinal plants and herbs to cure its ills. The use of herbs for the relief of physical ills is a subject well covered in other publications. 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". 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. This book turns towards the subtler properties of herbs, exploring their ability to soothe our soul and heal our spirit. The last section is a comprehensive "Materia Medica" including physical appearance, folklore, medicinal uses, cautions and contra-indications.
"A GOOD BEGINNER'S BOOK" according to Sandra D. Peters. As one who has used herbs for over thirty years, I am a strong believer in their power to heal providing one first learns which herbs to use, how much, and how herbs can interact with each other. Just as the medications your doctor prescribes, herbs in the wrong combination can react with each other causing some unpleasant and sometimes dangerous side effects. However, for one who is inexperienced in this area, this book is an excellent starting point to at least become acquainted with herbs in general and their use. The one downside I did find with the book is that . Tonya Breitenbach said an informative, beautifully illustrated guide. I found "Herbs for the Soul" to be a very helpful guide to understanding different herbs and the healing powers they possess. The author has organized her book clearly into separate categories (relaxation, stimulation, etc.). This allowed me to compare different herbs that contain related potencies, and discover which ones might work well together. The descriptions also explain how the herbs work on the body and warns of possible interactions. She takes care to inform the reader about the history of an herb in its use in Western or Chinese treatments, and of herbal s
Her previousbooks include Naturally Better: Herbal Remedies. . About the Author Tamara Kircher is a practising acupuncturist and herbalist
Tamara Kircher is a practising acupuncturist and herbalist. Her previousbooks include Naturally Better: Herbal Remedies.