Table of Contents
Itroduction 7
Part 1 No-Nonsense Herbal Know-How
1 Herbal Medicine and You 13
2 The Herbal Workshop 25
Part 2 The Herbs
3 The Fabulous Five: Your Must-have Herbs 51
Chamomile
Echinacea
Garlic
Peppermint
Calendula
4 The Thirty Worthy: Thirty Herbs for Beauty and Overall Health 63
Aloe Vera
Arnica
Black Cohosh
Burdock
Cayenne
Clove
Comfrey
Eucalyptus
Geranium
Ginger
Ginseng
Goldenseal
Hops
Hyssop
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Licorice
Mullein
Passionflower
Raspberry
Rosehips
Rosemary
Sage
Self-Heal
Slippery ELM
St. John's Wort
Thyme
Valerian
Witch Hazel
Yarrow
Part 3 The Remedies (Plus A Few Products)
5 Face and Hair Care 97
6 Body Care 123
7 Under the Underwear 149
8 Mental Health and Wellness 165
9 Common Ailments 191
10 Around the House 253
11 The Day After 275
Glossary 287
Herbal Beauty Care Kit 290
Mental Wellness Care Kit 291
Resources 292
References 294
Oils Index 296
Remedies Index 298
Index 301