Herbal World: Holistic Mediterranean, Amazonian, Ayurvedic, Eastern and Western Herbs

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

This practical illustrated book is an easy to read holistic comprehensive guide to the top healing herbs from around the world. Includes aromatic Mediterranean herbs, Australasian, Asian, Amazonian rainforest plants and Indian Ayurvedic medicines. You will discover the long history of herbal use, what is happening in the pharmaceutical quest for herbs today and importance of habitat preservation. It touches upon ethnobotany (traditional/indigenous uses) and ecological and environmental concerns about preserving the world heritage of plants and rights of indigenous peoples.

On every continent, in every Age, herbal plants have nourished and healed us. Centuries of tradition and modern research combine with Patricia’s holistic awareness to give a unique approach which chimes with today’s pressing environmental issues.

o How herbs have been used traditionally and in modern medicine.

o Unlock the wisdom of herbal lore from across the world.

o 50 easily obtainable herbs have a special focus with botanical and common names, an illustration, modern, holistic and traditional uses and health contraindications.

o Discover the ability of herbs to be our allies for health and wellness.

Connect to the 'Spirit of the Plant' in an energetic holistic way.

o Use everyday herbs as ‘Kitchen Medicine’ to enhance family health.

Patricia gives practical therapeutic ways to prepare herbs for simple healing and wellness; teas, oils, infusions, macerations and tinctures from root, herb (leaves and stalks), flowers, seeds and bark. Includes glossary and list of Kitchen Medicine.