- Prepare safe and effective natural remedies at home.
- Make the most of the contents of the garden and larder.
- Choose the right remedy for a particular ailment confidently.
- Demystify the labelling on over-the-counter remedies.
The range of natural remedies now available even in supermarkets is often bewildering to the newcomer. While the benefits of St John's wort and garlic capsules are well established, information on exotic imports from South America or the East, such as gotu kola or guarana, may be harder to come by. And although many people are aware of the soothing effects of lavender oil and peppermint tea, not everyone realises how many common foods, from apples to watercress, have healing properties.
Herbal expert and bestselling author Penelope Ody provides an accessible and authoritative guide to 40 remedies that are found in over-the-counter remedies, as well as over 100 herbs, healing plants and foods that can safely be used at home.
With information on which remedy to use for which complaint, and simple instructions on preparing infusions, decoctions, tinctures and ointments, this book steers the reader through the potential minefield of treating common ailments naturally.
