Healing Herbal Wines, Vinegars & Syrups: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-228

by Joyce A. Wardwell

Overview

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580172776
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	01/12/1999
Series:	Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.10(d)

About the Author

Herbal educator and speaker Joyce A. Wardwell has been studying herbal medicine and wild edibles for over 20 years. Editor and publisher of Herbal Voices, Joyce has also written for Country Journal magazine and has authored the Storey book, The Herbal Home Remedy Book. She is a member of the American Herbalists Guild and Northeast Herb Association. Additionally, Joyce is the director of 7th Direction, a non-profit, sustainable lifestyle organization. She currently lives in East Jordan, Michigan.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Basic Equipment: As Close as Your Kitchen

Base Ingredients and Carriers

Which Herb to Use?

The Spirit of Medicinal Herbalism

The Traditional Apothecary

Homespun Alchemy: Making Medicinal Wine

My Favorite Medicinal Wine Recipes

Medicinal Vinegars

Bittersweets: Making Syrups

Making Sugar-Free Syrups