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THE HERBAL DETOX PLAN: The Revolutionary Way to Cleanse & Revive Your Body Ref: RFD935

Xandria Williams

Xandria Williams explains all you need to know about how to detox using herbs, including a four-week herbal cleansing and revitalising programme tailored to your unique needs. Toxins are an increaingly large part of our lives. They can be ingested through foods, inhaled or absorbed through the skin and can seriously affect your health. The Herbal Detox Plan helps you to remove the toxins, restoring health and vitality.

224pp, 8.5x5.5 ... Paperback

Published price £7.99 -- You save £4.20 ... 53%
Price: £3.79

THE HERBAL DRUGSTORE: The Best Natural Alternatives to Over-the-Counter & Prescription Medicines Ref: RWD732

Linda White & Steven Foster

The Herbal Drugstore is the only place where you can compare mainstream drug treatments and their herbal alternatives for close to 100 common health problems. You'll find herbs that have the same healing powers as many prescription and over-the-counter medications-- only they're cheaper and gentler, with few or no side effects. Whether you need fast first-aid or long-term relief, The Herbal Drugstore has a remedy for you. Here's just a sampling: Immobilized by arthritis? Rub on capsaicin cream, a natural pain reliever made from hot peppers; Can't sleep? Start snoozing with valerian-- it's as effective as Valium, but it isn't addictive; Want to lose a few pounds? Get a helping hand from psyllium, an herbal alternative to appetite suppressants; Feeling stressed? Calm jangled nerves with ginseng-- it won't undermine alertness; Battling bronchitis? Clear up that cough with licorice, a natural expectorant; Need help with high blood pressure? Turn to hawthorn - it has much in common with beta blockers, except for the side effects. The Herbal Drugstore features these and many more herbal remedies - 712 in all! They're profiled right next to their pharmaceutical counterparts, so you can make your own comparisons and decide which treatments are best for you.

624pp, 9x6 ... Paperback

Published price £15.50 -- You save £7.51 ... 48%
Price: £7.99

HERBAL HEALING: A Practical Introduction to Medicinal Herbs Ref: RWB0556

Michael Hallowell

A thorough and useful source of knowledge both for herbalists and for those wishing for the first time to learn about the healing power of plants. Gives descriptions and uses of 100 herbs, and includes identification, collection and storage of medicinal plants, making herbal medicines, and dosage tables.

192pp, 8.5x5.5, illus. ... Paperback

Published price £10.99 -- You save £7.00 ... 64%
Price: £3.99

HERBAL MEDICINE: A Concise Overview for Professionals Ref: RWD948

Edzard Ernst

An examination of issues concerning all healthcare professionals with an interest in western herbal medicine. From a brief look at the history of medicinal plants and ancient texts, the book moves on to view phytotherapy in its current context and its position within the scientific community. The regulation of herbal products is a topical subject, and a whole chapter is given over to this important area, discussing current EU requirements. Also discussed is the quality of herbal medicines and the issue of standardization.

120pp, 8.5x5.5 ... Paperback

Published price £19.99 -- You save £13.00 ... 65%
Price: £6.99

HERBAL REMEDIES FROM THE WILD: Finding & Using Medicinal Herbs Ref: RWD796

Corinne Martin

A handbook for the home herbalist, detailing how to identify, gather and prepare different wild plants for medicinal use. There are full descriptions of 52 medicinal herbs common to North America - plants such as valerian, used for insomnia; red clover, for coughs; and elderberry, for fever. For each species, the author gives details on its appearance, where it is found, how to harvest and prepare it, and the recommended dosage for specific ailments (including cautions about conditions that preclude the use of the herb). The introduction features instructions for making teas, tinctures, salves, and syrups. A line drawing of each herb is provided to aid in identification.

228pp, 9x6, illus. ... Paperback

Published price £11.99 -- You save £7.00 ... 58%
Price: £4.99

HERBAL SECRETS FOR TOTAL HEALTH: The Complete Guide to Asian Herbal Medicine Ref: RWD817

Letha Hadady

An authoritative reference, 'this book offers practical advice on how to use a variety of herbs, teas, extracts and pills as safe and inexpensive alternatives or complements to Western treatments. Letha Hadady presents simple yet thorough diagnostic methods that will allow readers to evaluate their well-being to prevent illness, boost immune strength and promote health. Among the remedies covered in this extensive volume are: delicious teas that reduce fat and cholesterol; kitchen spices that relieve colds, asthma and headaches; natural remedies for PMS; help for fertility problems and menopause without synthetic hormones; individualised remedies for sexual dysfunction, fatigue and insomnia; herbs to improve memory, concentration and performance; and natural anti-depressant medicines. "I've read a lot of books on alternative medicine through the years and I thought that I knew something about the subject. But when I read 'Herbal Secrets for Total Health' I learned something new on every page" - Bill Thompson, Associated Press News. Slightly shop soiled.

502pp, 10x7.5 ... Paperback

Published price £12.99 -- You save £7.00 ... 54%
Price: £5.99

THE HERBAL WAY TO NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY Ref: RED720

Dian Dincin Buchman

Buchman explores the beautifying properties of 250 natural substances, from herbs and flowers to fruits, minerals and vitamins, that can help you look and feel your best. Special chapters deal with skin, hair, eyes, hands, feet, and even teeth. There are scores of detailed recipes for creams, lotions, packs, shampoos, rinses, balms and remedies that do everything from chasing away wrinkles to soothing your hands to helping you sleep - and all the ingredients are natural. Remainder mark.

256pp, 8½x5½ ... Hardback

Published price £12.99 -- You save £8.00 ... 62%
Price: £4.99

HERBS THAT WORK: The Scientific Evidence of Their Healing Powers Ref: RWD656

D Armstrong

An accessible guide to herbal remedies rates various treatments based on independent scientific research, includes a handy reference on a wide range of therapeutic herbal treatments and products, and offers advice on finding effective remedies and avoiding unsafe products.

220pp ... Paperback

Published price £10.99 -- You save £7.20 ... 66%
Price: £3.79

KOMBUCHA: The Essential Guide Ref: REDE03

Christopher Hobbs

Known as the "mother of vinegar" since ancient times and considered a dessert delicacy in the Philippines, kombucha consists of bacteria and yeasts that form a thick rubbery skin of cellulose. From this substance, a tea can be made - a concoction that helps fight cancer, AIDS, and other diseases. This practical and concise guide examines the scientific reports, discusses the microbiological mechanisms, and emphasises the safest preparation methods.

64pp, 8½x5½, illus. ... Paperback

Published price £5.99 -- You save £3.00 ... 50%
Price: £2.99

LITTLE HERB GARDENS DECK: 50 Simple Secrets for Glorious Gardens Indoors & Out Ref: RWX1014

Mimi Luebbermann, Georgeanne Brennan

The aroma and allure of fresh herbs spice up any porch, garden, or kitchen. The cards in this gardener's deck include information on growing, planting, and cooking with a variety of herbs from delicate French lavender to robust sages and fresh lemon verbena and provide essentials for creating beautiful and aromatic gardens. Perfectly sized for city or country life.

Boxed Set

Published price £9.99
Price: £5.10 Including VAT at 20%

MOOD ENHANCING PLANTS Ref: REA481

Chrissie Wildwood

Chrissie Wildwood is an international aromatherapy educator and best-selling author of fourteen books on aromatherapy, herbal medicine and other natural therapies. Here she has written a unique book to delight plant enthusiasts everywhere. Focusing on the less explored beneficial effects upon mood of common herbs and healing plants, it provides thoroughly researched up-to-date information previously unavailable in a single volume. And you don't have to be unwell to benefit from mood-enhancing plants. For herbs, fragrant flowers, plant essences and traditional incense can be used to enrich your daily life. Presents safe options to chemical antidepressants and tranquillisers, including the mood-enhancing benefits of diet, healing music, and contemplation of living plants. Gives a cornucopia of recipes and ideas for healing disharmonious states of being, preventing the development of stress-related illness and engendering an inner sense of well-being. Promotes the use of herb combinations tailored to individual need, with detailed instruction on preparing your own plant remedies, essential oil blends and inspirational incenses. Provides botanical, biochemical, pharmacological, and traditional data on around one hundred healing plants, including those used by indigenous peoples for sacramental purposes.

416pp, 9.5x6.5 ... Paperback

Published price £19.99 -- You save £11.00 ... 55%
Price: £8.99

MUSHROOM Ref: RWD549

Johnny Acton & Nick Sandler

Everything is here, from insight into the extraordinary role of fungi in history and folklore to the vivid evocation of the thrill of the mushroom hunt, from an exploration of the wonderful growth of mushrooms to their magical properties. There are identification guides to the edible species featured, and colour photographs to aid identification. The title also contains 70 recipes. Some feature familiar varieties such as roasted vegetables with ceps and chargrilled field mushrooms with avocado salad. Others introduce species which are less well known, such as horn of plenty baked in red wine. All are imbued with the spirit of the mushrooms themselves.

160pp, 10x9, illus. ... Reinforced Paperback

Published price £19.99 -- You save £13.00 ... 65%
Price: £6.99

MUSHROOMS OF THE WORLD Ref: RWD160

Giuseppe Pace

All over the world, mushrooms fascinate people. From the earliest times, they have been associated with magic, witchcraft, religious ceremonies, and special healing rites. But for most of us, mushrooms are something to eat and enjoy, both as a special additional flavoring for cooked foods, and as the central ingredient in both delicate and hearty dishes. Mushrooms and fungi of all kinds have been used as food, and poisonous ones are easily mistaken for edible varieties which look very much alike. Some of the most appealing mushrooms may be poisonous, so the first task of the mushroom hunter is to become familiar with the enormous variety of mushrooms. Secondly, every mushroom hunter needs to determine the best seasons and locations to find the most desirable species. This is the appeal of Mushrooms of the World. In the first part of the book the author describes more than 1,000 species and varieties of mushrooms from the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, from the Mid-east to the Far East. About 400 species are described in the text; the rest are described and illustrated in 300 splendid color plates. In the second part of the book, with the help of drawings and photographs of more species (some of which are very rare, and of great interest to mycologists) the author expands on several important mushroom subjects including: prejudices regarding the edibility of mushrooms and fungi; mushroom poisoning and first-aid remedies; the cultivation of common and exotic species; and a brief history of mycology. To complete the book, the author has added directions for the identification of the principal genera of mushrooms, a glossary of technical terms, an index of the genera, species and synonyms, a bibliography, and a short list of mushrooms commonly found in North America.

310pp, 11.5x8.5, illus. ... Hardback

Published price £23.99 -- You save £11.00 ... 46%
Price: £12.99

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