Main description:

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

Put together by one of the most loved and respected teams in modern herbal medicine, Christopher Hedley and Non Shaw, this book is filled with clear, concise instructions and detailed recipes trialled over decades of practice.

Originally intended as a teaching aid for herbal students, this is a comprehensive guide to the craft of medicine making for the modern herbalist.

Including exercises and tasks for the interested student, the book covers everything from growing and harvesting herbs to using them in internal and external medicines. From infusions and tinctures to syrups, soups, and suppositories, this is a gift to future herbalists drawing on a lifetime of study.

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