The Healing Power of Herbs - by Tina Sams (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The Healing Power of Herbs will help you confidently grow, prepare, and use herbs to treat and nurture yourself and your family.

For hundreds of years, herbs have been sourced for their countless benefits to our minds and bodies. Today, as information about herbal medicine is more widely available, more and more people are creating and using their own herbal remedies right at home. The Healing Power of Herbs delivers comprehensive descriptions of 30 vital herbs that are easy to find and grow, along with simple guidance for using them for your specific medicinal needs.

The Healing Power of Herbs strips away the mystery of herbal medicine by revealing exactly how to get the most out of the herbs that surround us--many of which you already have in your kitchen--and feel empowered using them. From teas and tinctures to syrups and salves, The Healing Power of Herbs will arm you with the knowledge you need to confidently treat common ailments with nature's most healing remedies.

Inside the pages of The Healing Power of Herbs you'll find:

• PROFILES OF 30 ESSENTIAL MEDICINAL HERBS that include both commonly and lesser known uses, along with tips for successfully growing and harvesting them.
• GUIDANCE FOR SELECTING THE RIGHT HERBS based on your exact needs and the therapeutic properties of each plant.
• A VARIETY OF PREPARATION METHODS that feature recipes for making everything from virus-fighting elixirs, to sore muscle rubs, to tasty treats that kids will love!

With The Healing Power of Herbs you will build a solid foundation for growing, preparing, and using 30 powerful herbs to treat, heal, and care for yourself and those you love.

Review Quotes

"The Healing Power of Herbs is a lovely, insightful introduction into the wonderful world of herbs and herbal healing. One finds all of the essential information and more including intelligent discussions on herb safety, herb gardening, herbal preparation, and remedies for common ailments. The author's message is to reinforce the realization that while powerful, herbs are all around us and they are our allies in health."--Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author

"In an era of online information overload and inaccurate social media memes, Tina Sams remains a reliable source for learning effective herbalism. The Healing Power of Herbs is for those who want to cut out the noise and learn what's truly essential when learning about herbs. In no time, you'll have your very own kitchen apothecary, helping those you love with nature's pharmacy. As she has done for decades, Tina Sams keeps it safe, simple, inspiring, and most of all fun!"--John Gallagher, LearningHerbs.com

"Tina has written the beginner herbal to top all beginner herbals. Whether you are wanting to learn about the hows and whys of herbal healing, herbal preparations, how to match herbs to your own personal needs or about the herbs themselves, this is the book for you and you'll be reaching for it over and over on your herbal journey."--Kristine Brown, RH (AHG), author and illustrator of Herbal Roots zine

"Tina Sams wisely reminds us within these pages that herbal medicine is everywhere and we know more about it than we think we do. She outlines, in easy-to-follow terms, how, why, and when to use herbs and offers simple guidelines for choosing the right herb for the person in need. Tina then proceeds to describe the medicinal uses of 30 common, and not so common, plants. If you are looking for an honest and dependable herbal primer, written by a woman who thoroughly knows her subject, you've found it."--Gail Faith Edwards, Blessed Maine Herbs

"Tina Sams' writing is clear, friendly, and encouraging. If you've been thinking of trying your hand with medicinal herbs and just need a little push, this book is for you. It guides you step by step through the how and why of medicinal herbs in a down to earth and experienced manner."--Susanna Reppert Brill, The Rosemary House, Mechanicsburg, PA