A to Z Guide to Healing Herbal Remedies

Herbalism is a wonderful alternative medicine—for hundreds of years, the infusions and decoctions of roots, leaves, barks, and flowers of common plants have helped the body to heal itself. In this book you will have an opportunity to acquaint yourself with the many different varieties of herbs, to gather information on how to use herbal remedies safely and effectively, and to learn how herbs act on your body's systems and organs. A good herbal prescription will include herbs that can alleviate symptoms and ailments, but it will also have herbs that support you as an individual and enable you to tap into your own magnificent healing resources. Includes a handy guide to to symptoms and ailments, including AIDS, arthritis, cancer, chronic fatigue, colds, flatulence, hair loss, headache, heart problems, hypertension, infertility, insomnia, PMS, prostate problems, stress, urinary-tract infections, and more.