Herbal Body Book The Herbal Way to Natural Beauty & Health for Men & Women

by Rose, Jeanne

• ISBN13: 9781583940044
• ISBN10: 1583940049
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: Frog Books

Summary

Jeanne Rose's Herbal Body Bookpairs a wide variety of ailments with possible plant cures. Each plant recommended is described in anecdotal detail. This book includes recipes for the newcomer and expert. It also includes a glossary of specialized terms, herbs, and recipes. Everything you need from hair products to belly salve for a pregnant woman is inside this most useful companion. Jeanne Rose encourages the reader to make your own blend of herbs to target specific conditions and not only follow a limited number of recipes.

Author Biography

Jeanne Rose has also written Jeanne Rose's Herbal Guide to Food, Jeanne Rose's Kitchen Cosmetics and The Aromatherapy Book.

Table of Contents

Preface	11	(2)
Introduction	13	(1)
Publisher's Note	14	(2)
PART I THE DIRECTIONS
Plants & Things and Where to Use Them Externally	16	(13)
A Cosmetic Glossary of Useful Terms	29	(11)
Descriptions of Many of the Plants (and Other Things) Useful on the Body	40	(95)
Special Tables and Lists	135	(6)
How to Collect, Use, and Store Cosmetic Plants and Equipment	141	(4)
Where in the World to Buy Your Basic Ingredients, Your Herbs, or If You're Lazy, the Finished Product	145	(21)
PART II THE RECIPES
F is for Face	163	(3)
Facial Steaming for Perfect Cleansing	166	(6)
Lotions, Potions and Pores, Creams and Moisturizers	172	(12)
Herbal Masks and Packs for Every Purpose	184	(11)
Herbal Astringents, Cosmetic Vinegars, Facial Waters, and Aftershave	195	(12)
Homemade Soaps for Every Purpose	207	(9)
Everything above the Collarbones: Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Teeth, Ears, and Throat	216	(11)
Make-up and Lipsticks	227	(6)
Special Problems: Acne, Cold Sores, Herpes, Psoriasis, The Pox, Freckles, Pimples, Pustules, Pores, Wrinkles, and Face Peeling	233	(20)
H is for Hair	251	(2)
Shampoos	253	(13)
Conditioning Rinses	266	(8)
Natural Dyes and Rinses	274	(6)
Oil Treatments and Conditioning Packs	280	(5)
Special Problems: Dandruff, Brushing, Tangling. How to Curl, How to Straighten, Electricity, Growth, and Baldness	285	(11)
B is for Body	295	(1)
Herbal Baths, the Wonder Cure	296	(13)
Herbal Powders and Deodorants	309	(7)
Bath, Body, and Massage Oils	316	(18)
Aromatherapy---Colognes and Perfumes	334	(9)
The Hands, Feet, Fingernails, Elbows, Knees, Chest, and Breasts	343	(13)
Sun Protectants and Sunning Creams	356	(5)
Specials for the Pregnant Lady	361	(3)
Special Problems: Fat, Cellulite, Peeling, and Scraping	364	(10)
PART III THE EXTRA-SPECIAL MAKE-YOUR-BODY-FEEL-GOOD DAY	374	(4)
PART IV COSMETICS USED IN MAGIC	378	(13)
A Selected Bibliography	391	(4)
Index	395