Herbal Folk Medicine An A to Z Guide

Our ancestors looked to plants & herbs for relief from common ailments such as colds, bruises, stomachaches, & sore muscles. Today we can look to those same herbs for relief from the skyrocketing cost of commercial medicines. This practical A to Z guide is the perfect introduction for anyone who wants to share in the immense wealth of herbal folk medicine. It recounts America's great herbal folk tradition in a simple, yet eloquent manner. You'll learn the historical & modern uses of every major medicinal herb, as well as how to prepare them & even harvest them from the wild. The engaging entries & cross-referenced appendix of ailments make this book an excellent resource. Illus.Squier, Thomas Broken Bear is the author of 'Herbal Folk Medicine An A to Z Guide' with ISBN 9780756757014 and ISBN 0756757010.