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Index
Cover
Title
Copyright
Acknowledgements
Contents
Important Notice
Introduction
Chapter 1
Growing, Harvesting, Preserving andStoring Your Herbs
Growing your herbs
Harvesting your herbs
Preserving your herbs
Storing your herbs
Chapter 2
Planting Plans
Maureen’s ‘Desert Island’ bed
Basic first-aid bed
Another first-aid bed
A cosmetic herb bed
A fragrant herb bed
An ‘anti-bug’ bed
A dye bed
Chapter 3
Herbs for First-aid and Remedies
Common ailments
Aching muscles
Acne
Apathy
Bites and stings
Bruising
Burns and scalds – including sunburn
Colds
Constipation
Coughs
Cuts and grazes
Diarrhoea
Digestion
Eczema
Eyes
Flatulence
Hangover
Hay fever
Headaches and migraine
Insomnia
Memory
Rash
Sore throat
Toothache
Travel sickness
Chapter 4
Cosmetic Herbs
Face
Hands
Hair
Bathing and showering
Cologne
Teeth
Chapter 5
Herbs in the Home
Cleaning with herbs
Fragrances
Pest repellents
Preserving wraps
Dyeing
Gazetteer of Herbs Mentioned in the Book
And Finally
Appendices
1 Hardiness ratings
2 List of common names of plants mentioned in the book
3 List of herbs mentioned in the book and their uses
Glossary of Main Terms Used in this Book
Useful Addresses and Websites
Herb Gardens to Visit
Index of Herbs
Index
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