Discover how to create and use natural remedies from cultivated herbs to improve your health and well-being. In this updated, enhanced, and fully redesigned edition of his bestseller, author Andrew Chevallier, who is a member and former president of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, combines the latest scientific research with the traditional and folk use of plants, providing detailed information on the benefits and constituents of more than 560 herbs, including aloe vera and cardamom.

Through the pages of this book, you will discover: - An unparalleled and enhanced catalog of herbs, featuring more than 560 plants and their properties, as well as treatment lists for nearly 150 ailments, from anxiety to skin problems. - A creative writing style that makes herbal treatment and natural remedies accessible to all. - Updates that include the latest scientific research, including 11 new essential herbs.

The clear illustrations will help you recognize and distinguish the various medicinal plants, while a detailed self-help section shows you how to treat more than 150 common ailments, including practical herbal remedies you can make at home: learn how to create delicate tea infusions, potent tinctures, sweet syrups, infused oils, powders, and more.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced herbalist, the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine is the unrivaled guide to natural healing, with practical recipes and advice you can trust.