As the costs of—and risks surrounding—conventional medicine continue to rise, more and more people are opting for natural, herbal remedies they can make themselves. Written by a master herbalist with years of experience compounding and administering herbal medicines, Making Herbal Medicines gives readers everything they need to know about healing herbs. In this one-stop resource, author Susan Mead shares tips for identifying natural ingredients, the benefits and potential risks of each, and ways to administer them safely. Readers also learn techniques for creating custom compounds, salves, tinctures, and more, plus get recipes ranging from everyday first aid to remedies for more debilitating internal conditions. Armed with the knowledge gained from Making Herbal Medicines, readers can take charge of their health with healing herbal medicines.
