Earth Mother Herbal

by De LA Tour, Shatoiya

• ISBN13: 9781931412087
• ISBN10: 1931412081
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-11-01
• Publisher: Fair Winds Pr

Summary

Comforting, warm, and wise, Earth Mother Herbal is a quirky, friendly look at herbal remedies for women who love plants. This book is a useful guide to harnessing the powers of herbs in a wide range of home remedies, healing balms, and wonderfully scented lotions. Unlike many herbal remedy books, this one focuses on the plants themselves, combining herb folklore and wisdom with practical information. Earth Mother Herbal is for people who choose natural remedies because they believe that nature provides a solution to every problem and that by paying attention to the earth's rhythms we can achieve balance, wellness, and happiness.

In Earth Mother Herbal, you'll learn:
-- How to connect with the earth through the herb garden
-- Easy herb gardening tips and techniques
-- Time-saving methods for basic herbal teas, vinegars, and infusions
-- How to create fun herbal goodies like sleep pillows, pesto, potpourri, and healing baths
-- The 40 most important healing herbs and how to grow and use them

In addition, Earth Mother Herbal offers tips on the

Author Biography

Shatoiya de la Tour has been an herbalist for more than 30 years. She and her husband Richard founded and, for years, lovingly tended to Dry Creek Herb Farm in Auburn, California

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(2)
Part One
Herstory: Two Paths of Healing---Hygieia and Asclepius	10	(7)
The Earth Mother's Path: Earth-Centered Herbalism	17	(5)
Earth Mother's Methods: Traditional Ways to Use Herbs	22	(11)
Part Two
Earth Mother's Garden Shed: Garden Inventory from A to Z	33	(4)
Growing Mother's Garden: Creating and Maintaining Your Garden	37	(7)
Enjoying the Harvest: Harvesting, Drying, and Storing Herbs	44	(7)
Earth Mother's Treasury: 40 Herbs for Health and Happiness	51	(79)
Part Three
Earth Mother's Pantry: Medicine-Making Tools from A to Z	130	(7)
Making Earth Mother Medicines: Medicine-Making Basics	137	(14)
Earth Mother's Bath: Earth Mother Needs to Relax	151	(12)
Earth Mother's Kitchen: Essentials for Spicing Up Your Life	163	(18)
Earth Mother's Seasonal Celebrations: Enjoy Your Herbal Bounty throughout the Year	181	(23)
Glossary	204	(2)
Resources	206	(2)
Recommended Reading	208	(2)
Index	210