Table of Contents
Introduction.. 1
Book 1 The Herbalist's Handbook to Handling Herbs. 2
The Basics of the Herbalist. 3
1.1 Herb Gathering in the Wild.. 5
1.2 Site Selection.. 8
1.3 Gardening and Propagation Techniques. 9
1.4 The Best Times to Gather Certain Herbs. 10
1.5 The Preservation and Proper Storage of Herbs. 12
1.6 A Glossary of Herbal Preparations. 15
1.6.1 Infusions. 16
1.6.2 Decoctions. 16
1.6.3 Percolations. 16
1.6.4 Tinctures. 17
1.6.5 Fomentation.. 17
1.6.6 Poultices. 17
1.6.7 Powders. 17
1.6.8 Oils and Salves-Among the herbal preparations with the shortest shelf-life 18
1.7 Herbalism without Roughing It: Proper Shopping and Cultivation 18
1.7.1 The Quality of the Soil 19
1.9.1 Alcohol 27
1.9.2 Beeswax. 27
1.9.3 Cider Vinegar. 27
1.9.4 Gelatin Capsules. 28
1.9.5 Honey.. 28
1.9.6 Oils. 28
1.9.7 Rose Water. 29
1.9.8 Sea Salts and Epsom Salts. 29
1.9.9 Witch Hazel Extract. 29
1.10 Conclusion.. 29
Book 2: A Compendium of Herbs Used by Native American Herbalists 31
Native American Herblore. 32
2.1 Plants. 32
2.1.1 Alfalfa. 32
2.1.2 Aloe Vera. 32
2.1.3 Arnica. 33
2.1.4 Balsam Fir. 34
2.1.5 Beech.. 35
2.1.6 Beechdrops. 36
2.1.7 Birch.. 37
2.1.8 Black Cohosh.. 37
2.1.9 Black Root. 38
2.1.10 Cascara Sagrada (Buckthorn). 39
2.1.11 Castor Bean.. 40
2.1.12 Catnip.. 40
2.1.13 Devil's Club.. 41
2.1.14 Ginseng.. 42
2.1.15 Hops. 43
2.1.16 Horseradish.. 44
2.1.17 Horsetail 44
2.1.18 Licorice. 45
2.1.19 Maple. 46
2.1.20 Mayapple. 47
2.1.21 Nettle. 48
2.1.22 Oak.. 49
2.1.23 Oats. 50
2.1.24 Pine. 50
2.1.25 Prickly Pear. 51
2.1.26 Purslane. 52
2.1.27 Sassafras. 52
2.1.28 Slippery Elm... 53
2.1.29 Watercress. 54
2.1.30 White Poplar. 55
2.1.31 Willow... 57
2.1.32 Wormwood.. 58
2.1.33 Yellow Dock.. 59
2.1.34 Yucca. 60
2.2 Fruit Plants. 61
2.2.1 Barberry.. 61
2.2.2 Bayberry.. 62
2.2.3 Bearberry.. 63
2.2.4 Bilberry.. 64
2.3.15 Dandelion.. 89
2.3.16 Echinacea. 90
2.3.17 Elecampane. 91
2.3.18 Goldenrod.. 92
2.3.19 Goldenseal 93
2.3.20 Gravel Root. 94
2.3.21 Hellebore. 95
2.3.22 Honeysuckle. 96
2.3.23 Lady's Slipper. 96
2.3.24 Life Root. 97
2.3.25 Lobelia. 98
2.3.26 Mullein.. 99
2.3.35 Zizia Aurea. 110
2.4 Spices. 111
2.4.1 Angelica. 111
2.4.2 Garlic. 112
2.4.3 Wild Ginger. 114
2.4.4 Peppermint. 114
2.4.5 Sage Shrub.. 115
2.4.6 Thyme. 116
2.5 Fungus. 116
2.5.1 Chaga. 116
2.5.2 Usnea. 117
2.6 Conclusion.. 118
Book 3: Herbal Treatments for Common Maladies. 119
A Glossary of Illnesses. 120
3.1 Herbal Infusions for Pediatric Patients. 120
3.2 Acne. 121
3.3 Decoctions. 121
3.4 Anxiety.. 121
3.5 Arthritis. 122
3.6 Asthma. 123
3.7 Back Pain.. 123
3.8 Bedsores. 124
3.9 Insect Bites and Stings. 125
3.10 Burns. 126
3.11 Cold Sores. 128
3.12 Colds and Cough.. 130
3.13 Constipation.. 132
3.14 Depression.. 133
3.15 Diarrhea. 134
3.16 Fatigue. 135
3.17 Fever. 136
3.18 Food Intolerance. 138
3.19 Headaches. 141
3.20 High Blood Pressure. 142
3.21 Insomnia. 144
3.22 Itchy Skin.. 145
3.23 Memory Loss. 147
3.24 Menstrual Problems. 147
3.25 Nausea and Vomiting.. 149
3.26 Sinusitis. 150
3.27 Sore Throat. 152
3.28 Sprains. 154
3.29 Stress. 155
3.30 Wounds. 157
3.31 Conclusion.. 157
Conclusion.. 159
References 160