Herbal Remedies

Since ancient times, herbs have played a vital role in medicine. While major illnesses have always been referred to specialist healers, self-limiting ailments were traditionally treated within the family, using herbal remedies passed on through generations. In many parts of the world, this is still the case; in the Western world, where there is increasing concern about the side-effects of modern orthodox drugs, interest in herbal medicine is growing.Herbal Remedies gives concise information on most available herbs – it also tells you how to grow and gather herbs and how to prepare remedies.