The Green Witch Herbal: Restoring Nature's Magic in Home, Health, and Beauty Care
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (847 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892814969 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. She is also the author of Green Pharmacy, The Food Factor, Zest for Life, The Home Herbal, and Superfood. For more than twenty years British journalist Barbara Griggs has applied her knowledge of herbalism to the care of herself and her family
. From Scientific American This compelling book is the contemporary classic
Recommended A classic reference.. disappointment Read this book in an afternoon, thought it would have different or more information in it, but it was disappointing. Nothing really new. Some of the information in the book, I don't I think I would trust to use. This book quickly went into my "to be sold" box.. Several discrepancies and incorrect information Amazon Customer I have a large collection of herb books. I am also an herbalist and use herbs on a daily basis. This book was very disappointing and there is some misinformation in it.First, the book itself on the back cover claims it will tell you how to "create your own soaps and shampoos". The book does not, in fact,have the word shampoo in theindex and the one time she talks about soap she juat says to never use soap on your face, so it does not do what it promises and there are lots of great herb books that do.Secondly,
Now, that lore may be found in this modern source book of the domestic use of herbs. Full of practical advice and fascinating historical insights, this delightful book shows you how to tap into the astonishing power of plants and herbs. Griggs' best-selling and widely-praised Green Pharmacy is considered the standard work on the history of herbal medicine.. As we seek more natural alternatives to harsh synthetic products, we are learning a new and healthy respect for the traditional wisdom our ancestors took for granted. Includes recipes for a variety of remedies and personal care products, and devotes a chapter to the creative use of herbs in the kitchen for cooking and as natural cleansers and disinfectants. Women are rediscovering their foremothers' "green witchcraft"--the use of flowers, leaves, berries, roots, and barks in home and garden, for hygiene and beauty, for pleasure and for health