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The Herbal Medicine Makers Handbook A Home Manual

The Herbal Medicine Makers Handbook A Home Manual

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1 Star Not at all what I wanted…
I was looking for a easy to reference book that would teach me to make medicines at home…a sort of “cook book” for home made medicinals.

This book is FULL of information but it was organized in such a way that I found it extremely hard to simply look up the “medicine” I might want to make and begin or even to tell which of the many methods were recommended, or better than others.

And there were very few of what I would call “recipes”. It teaches you how to make certain bases (menstruum?), and then gives you doses of herbs to add to that base - useful so you don’t poison yourself - but not very helpful if, like me, you don’t know much about which ailments those herbs treat. That information is in the book, but not easy to find. I was frustrated trying.

The extremely new age text really put me off too, sample: “Plant spirits will respond likewise. They are highly conscious. They are of the same spiritual essence we are. They adore us, and they communicate this to us with every vibration of their pure positive energy” and in his ritual of communion (that you should perform while harvesting the plant) “Later, go dancing. Dance to the rhythm of the drummers and the shakers; close your eyes and visualize and feel the energy of this plant. Dance this energy; like attracts like. In this state of consciousness, other nature spirits can come to you as you dance, or later that evening. Remember, plants participate in very active night lives.”

I am returning the book…too much of the above, and not enough of the actual, practical instructions I was looking for and expected after reading the majority of the reviews.

5 Stars A MUST have for medicinal plant growers!
I have searched far and wide for a book that would provide exact formulas for tinctures, ointments, oils, infusions, and essences; along with storage and longevity of each. Finally, I have found what I was looking for in this book! It is wonderful and a must have for anyone into growing medicinal plants and concocting their own naturalistic remedies. This book also provides knowledge of wild-crafting, cultivating, and plants that are in danger of extinction in their wild habitats. There is a list of the top 30 “must have herbs” for medicinal gardeners.

Thanks for sharing the wisdom at a fraction of the educational cost! Lavonne

4 Stars Fantastic information and recipes
Just for the record, this is NOT an herbal dictionary. What it is, is a fabulous resource for those who are already familiar with the medicinal properties of various herbs. It details all the processes and procedures to create nostrums, concoctions, balms, salves, teas and more and gives an excellent base from which to launch your own expeditions into making herbal remedies of all kinds. The prose is florid and occasionally distracting, but it’s worth sorting through it for the wealth of information contained in this book.

5 Stars An amazing book!
This book is not only extremely full of information I’ve been looking for for years, it’s also entertainingly written. It’s not only very easy to read, it can even be enthralling, if you’re into this type of stuff. It’s not only chocked full of info on herbs, it’s got info on how to make lotions, medicinal syrups, cough drops, tinctures and stuff, and even Grand Marnier. The only thing I don’t like about this book is that it has recipes on making herbal Jell-o, using actual packets of Jell-o–which I consider to be an awful product full of horrible stuff for you. But that’s probably my only complaint. The book is amazing and, I find, well worth the money and the time!

5 Stars The Herbal Medicine Maker’s Handbook
A lot of great information, tips. and how to do different things. Book arrived in wonderful condition and in a timely manner.

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