Contents

Introduction

chapter one

General Principles of Herbs

chapter two

Harvesting Herbs

and Preparing Your

Own Medicine Chest

chapter three

Beauty Preparations

chapter four

Hair Care

chapter five

Skin Care

chapter six

Asthma, Chest Complaints,

And colds

chapter seven

Digestion

chapter eight

Ear, Eye, Nose, and

Throat Complaints

chapter nine

Depression, Headaches,

Nerves, and insomnia

chapter ten

Diuretics and Bowel

Complaints

chapter eleven

Arthritis, Blood

Disorders, and Wounds

chapter twelve

Tonics and Teas

chapter thirteen

Preparations of capsules,

Salves, Syrups, and Tinctures

chapter fourteen

Pet Care and Garden Tips

chapter fifteen

Household and

Family Tips

chapter sixteen

food recipes

Seed And Plant Sources

Glossary

Herb Illustrations

Bibliography