Sonoma Press Do-It-Yourself Herbal Medicine: Home-Crafted Remedies for Health and Beauty

If you've always wanted to try making your own plant based medicines and products then this book is exactly that Do-It-Yourself Herbal Medicine! The book kept me intrigued from beginning to end. Lots of important information on a variety herbs that can be used to make home remedies and products. There are 5 must have herbs they discuss in depth. Plus 30 more herbs they tell you about. Definitely great if you don't like taking over the counter medications, and want to try going the more natural route. These herbal remedies have been around for centuries, so I don't know why I never thought to try some of them, because my husband doesn't like taking over the counter meds. I am definitely making some for him. Especially with cold season coming up soon, some of these remedies will come in handy. There are remedies for your inner and outer body! And surprisingly it includes remedies for conditions like allergies, depression, ADHD, and anxiety! It has a lot of recipes for almost anything you can think of!If you have color damaged hair like I do, from having to keep up with my grays!! Be sure to check out the recipe on page 102. Three ingredients are all you need to make this Aloe peppermint hair mask treatment! Or page 100 for chapped lips. You can make a Chamomile lip scrub, with only four ingredients! I am really liking the skin and hair recipes. Some of the recipes are for a one time use, which is great. You make it and then use it. For most of the skin and body recipes it calls for specified essential oils. This is great, I have a stash of them and wasn't really sure what to do with them besides putting them in a diffuser. The book does also briefly talk about essential oils and info on what quality grade oil you may have. I love that this book is well written, and easy to follow directions. It's a keeper, and I'm excited to get started!! I definitely want to do an update on using the recipe for color damaged hair, and let you all know how that went. So I'll be back soon! I did receive this book in exchange for my honest review, and I am very thankful to have had this opportunity to do so.

This year has been a year of transformation for me. Not only have I started implementing all-natural products into my daily routine, but I've also become more aware of what I put in my body, from food to pharmaceuticals. I am a true believer in herbal remedies which is why I felt that this book was the perfect one for me. Now, I am not an expert by any means, so I was hoping that this book would provide me with a bit more information as to how to apply these remedies.Do-It-Yourself Herbal Medicine is a comprehensive book, chock-full of useful information. Five "fabulous" herbs are discussed in one section of this book, including chamomile, echinacea, garlic, peppermint, and calendula. After "The Fabulous Five," the book mentions "The Thirty Worthy." Each page features a different herb and provides a few facts about the herb, discusses its herbal powers, application methods, and general precautions. The book even includes information on growing herbs!It contains sections on specific ailments, including PMS, flatulence, sleep deprivation, and even stress, and explains how to treat these conditions using natural medicine. Toward the end of the book, there are even recipes for household uses, such as furniture polish, getting rid of mice, and even removing pet odors.If you're looking for a specific oil or herb, there is a guide at the back of the book to tell you the page number where it is mentioned. It's super easy to find what you're looking for.This is definitely one of the most comprehensive herbal medicine books that I've come across. Because of that, I highly recommend it.* Product provided for review purposes.

I would consider myself an experimenting beginner herbalist. That being said, I have been making herbal infusions and decoctions for several weeks now, and have even made an herbal oil infusion and salve. I have a few staples that I stick to after having read a book by a renowned herbalist. While that book was great for me to get started, it was nowhere near as comprehensive as Do-It-Yourself Herbal Medicine. There are over 30 herbs mentioned in great detail in this book, with easy to prepare remedies. I love how this book is broken up into sections by ailments and I LOVE that there is actually a mental health section! (I work in the mental health industry). It's so important to have this included as it's something that's often overlooked in many other herbal remedy references I've seen and I think many people could really benefit from herbal remedies for mental wellness! Pretty much any other ailment you can think of from acne to dandruff to varicose veins and then your usual cold, cough, fever, etc. are included. It really is super comprehensive. Aside from that there is two great indexes in the back. One goes by herbs for a quick reference, and the other goes by ailments. There's also a glossary as well as an introduction that includes tips on growing an indoor garden! I honestly have been engrossed in this book from the minute I received it and am so excited to try the different remedies. I've already tried several of the tea infusions and ordered several herbs that weren't in my beginner apothecary. I'm even going to be attempting my first tincture this weekend! I couldn't rave more about this wonderful book and it happened to come into my hands just as I was beginning to explore this wonderful world of natural healing. It has further affirmed by interest and I'm so excited to continue my journey with herbal remedies. I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review.

I've really enjoyed the point of view taken in the Do-it-yourself Herbal Medicine. It explains that there is reason why herbal medicine has been used for centuries and how to easily integrate it into everyday life. With a straight forward approach, it reveals that we already use alot of these herbs in the products we purchase such as makeup and medicines. In the first section you cover the history and different preparations used including a quiz for interaction. In the second they cover the fav five which are based on their versatility and healing powers as well as a detailed listing of 30 suggested herbs, including use, application methods, alternate names and even location and growing facts for each. This is probably my favorite section because of how useful the information is. Who knew all the Aloe Vera I've grown in the front yard could come in handy for so many things. In the last section you get into remedies and treatments with easily separated chapters for face and hair care, body, mental, and even household cleaning.There are also additional resources, references and indexes in the back to make the journey even easier and accessible. I can definitely see myself using this as a reference and I can't wait to add to my herb garden and start creating some of these herbal recipes.*I received this in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I have been into herbal medicines and remedies for about 3 years now and I still consider my self a beginner! I have a herb garden and everything, but there is still so much that I can learn. This book certainly helps and will be a book that I will use everyday. It is sectioned out great and doesn't bore or get the reader overwhelmed. It is just crammed full of information and has a lot of great recipes for random uses. All of what I find interesting. Especially, the remedy for headaches or fevers. Not only is there one, but, there is 3 remedies. All of which, I have not tried. Not all the remedies have a selection, but it is great to have it. This book also tells you 5 must have herbs, that I found really useful and would be great for anyone that is just learning. It doesn't just cover strictly herbal medicines, but also has recipes for other things like pest control, like fleas to making a laundry detergent. To treating Poison Ivy. So there is much to choose from.If you are a beginner or a pro and in to herbal remedies, this book is for you. It is one that will not grow dust! I will certainly resort back to it daily. It is so helpful and loaded with information. I am just intrigued by this type of stuff and will never get bored with it and always learn something new. It covers so much. Would recommend.I received this product free to provide my honest and unbiased review