Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal: A Guide to Living Life With Energy, Health, and Vitality by Rosemary Gladstar (2001, Hardcover)

Synopsis
The renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar approaches daily life, good health, the environment, child-raising, and much more from the point of view of someone who believes that herbs are severely under-used. She recommends natural therapies and herbal healing for such common uses as hair care, maintaining a healthy liver, preventing osteoporosis, curing sleep problems, and dealing with allergies.

Key Details
Author:	Rosemary Gladstar
Language:	English
Publisher:	Storey Books
Format:	Hardcover
ISBN-10:	1580174256
ISBN-13:	9781580174251

Size
Length:	400 pages
Height:	7.3 in
Width:	7.8 in
Thickness:	1.5 in
Weight:	38.4 oz

Publisher's Note
Considered the mother of modern herbalism in North America, Rosemary Gladstar has inspired an entire generation of herbalists and has been a driving force in herbal education. Now everyone can share in her wisdom and enthusiasm with this practical yet evocative compendium. It offers easy-to-understand information for achieving optimal health, as well as tried-and-true advice for feeling positive and energetic - naturally. Gladstar offers intensely personal and uplifting insights into her own life and the lives of her mentors and friends, giving readers a cross-generational guide to living life with true and boundless enthusiasm. Her herbal recipes address everyday ailments, ease stress and anxiety, and promote radiant beauty within and without while nurturing longevity and well-being throughout the life cycle. An herbal apothecary at the end of the book provides an A-to-Z guide to herbs and their healing uses, along with safety precautions, dosage information, and guidelines for when to seek traditional medical help.