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A Herbal Book of Making and Taking

English · Paperback / Softback

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A distillation of years of experience and experimentation in a collection of essential wisdom for the aspiring herbalist.


List of contents










CONTENTS

Read this First vii

Acknowledgements ix

Guidelines for Using this Book xi

Introduction to Making and Taking by Guy Waddell xiii

Introduction xix


A Note on Virtues xxiii

Common and Botanical Names xxv


Equipment xxxi

Keep a Record Book or Books xxxv

Introduction to Tasting Herbal Medicines

by Non Shaw xxxvii

Sourcing Materials 1

Internal Medicines 11

Water Based Extracts 15

Glycerites and Vinegars 45

Miscellaneous Internal Medicines 57

Tinctures and Fluid Extracts 61

External or Topical Preparations 83

Miscellaneous Remedies 111

Introducing the Authors 155

Appendix, Sources and Resources 159

Herb Index 169

Preparations & General Index 173


About the author

Christopher Hedley (1946-2017) was a Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, and taught herbal medicine at all levels, from beginners to MSc in Herb Schools across the UK and the USA, specialising in material medica and pharmacy.

Non Shaw (1947-2017) was a herbalist, counsellor, and bodyworker who inspired many to take up their own healing paths in plant medicine. Non was also an artist, sculptor, jeweller, clothes-maker, and inveterate maker of things, as well as a teacher and writer.

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