Herbal Remedy Handbook: Treat Everyday Ailments Naturally, from Coughs & Colds to Anxiety & Eczema, Hardcover/Kim Walker

Description With self-care, mindfulness and mental health being at the forefront of the popular consciousness, never has taking control of your health felt so imporant. And learning about herbs and how they can treat and heal ailments and conditions is a good place to start. The Herbal Remedy Handbook is a collection of practical remedies for home care. It is an ailment and recipe-led reference for first-aid, simple conditions such as coughs and colds, and helpful self-management techniques for more complex conditions such as anxiety and eczema. From vinegars and tonics, creams and balms to syrups and teas, all the recipes use easily accessible, bought, foraged or grown ingredients for you to create your herbal healthkit. An indispensable guide for the beginner or the budding herbalist, The Herbal Remedy Handbook is filled with tried-and-tested recipes that will inspire you to make your own remedies. 'Our aim is to help others to re-establish a bond with nature and use plants and natural ingredients for health, home and self-care.' The Handmade Apothecary About the Author Vicky practises as a medical herbalist in London. She worked at Neal's Yard Remedies for six years providing natural health and beauty advice. Kim works in environmental education and historical plant research, and is a researcher at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Vicky and Kim met whilst studying Herbal Medicine at Westminster University. They set up Handmade Apothecary to share with others their passion for the natural power of plants.