Random House New Releases - Health & Fitness - Herbal Medications - Between May 23, 2012 and June 22, 2013.

The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism by Matthew Wood

2013-04-02T00:30:00-05:00

The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism Basic Doctrine, Energetics, and Classification
Written by Matthew Wood

The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism places the function of western herbs in their true historical context, apart from homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda. Recently there has been a revival of interest in western herbalism, but practitioners haven't been able to explore its benefits due to a void of information on the topic—the system of medicine the herbs fit into had all but disappeared. To remedy the situation, herbalist Matthew Wood has researched the old-time practices and reconstructed them for modern use. In resuscitating western herbal medicine and bringing it up to date, he gives his readers a powerful tool for holistic theory and treatment. Wood makes the point that plant medicines, because they are made from a broad range of chemical components, are naturally suited for the treatment of general patterns in the body. He argues against the biomedical model of standardization, in which herbs are refined and advertised as if they were drugs suited to an exact disease or condition.

The Complete Home Guide to Herbs, Natural Healing, and Nutrition by Jill Davies

2013-02-20T00:30:00-05:00

The Complete Home Guide to Herbs, Natural Healing, and Nutrition
Written by Jill Davies

Echinacea and gingko biloba are well-known herbal remedies for common ailments such as colds and memory loss. But the vast majority of herbal aids are underused as treatments or preventatives for everything from insomnia to arthritis to heart disease. In THE COMPLETE HOME GUIDE TO HERBS, NATURAL HEALTH, AND NUTRITION, herbal practitioner Jill Rosemary Davies explains how to promote good health by understanding the body and how it is affected by a wide range of healing plants. She teaches you how to use herbs as potent tools for natural healing as well as how to combine them with nutrition and exercise for a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, you'll find:

Sections on cleansings, immunity, life stages, and body systems; a complete A to Z of diseases and treatments; and a section on first aid. Instructions for making your own herbal teas, decoctions, tinctures, ointments, oils, and more.

And because the herbs used in this book are widely available in health food stores, drug stores, and grocery stores-some you'll even find growing in your own backyard-incorporating a greater range of beneficial herbs into your life will be all the more simple. Open the book to any page and you'll feel like you've stumbled upon Mother Nature's best-kept secrets.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Faerie's Guide to Green Magick from the Garden by Lisa Steinke

2012-12-18T00:30:00-05:00

The Faerie's Guide to Green Magick from the Garden
Written by Jamie Wood
Illustrated by Lisa Steinke

Green magick, or stewardship of the earth, begins right in our own backyards. When we cultivate an herb garden—even if it’s just a few potted plants on a sunny windowsill—we are tending living, sentient beings who respond to our intention, our energy, and our tender loving care. The “fae” (faerie) essence residing at the heart of each nurtured plant manifests in its foliage, flowers, fragrance, and flavor, and its unique healing, nourishing, and restorative properties.

In The Faeries’ Guide to Green Magick from the Garden author and free-fae-spirit Jamie Wood offers fresh, faerie-centric profiles of thirty-three familiar medicinal and culinary herbs accompanied by recipes for natural healing remedies, earth-friendly beauty products, and tasty treats. Fantasy artist Lisa Steinke pairs each herb with a vibrant portrait of its personality—its unique faerie signature—in her lyrical poetry and luminous paintings.

With blissful blessings, magickal meditations, and zesty spells sprinkled throughout, The Faeries Guide to Green Magick from the Garden will help you get in touch with your own fae spirit and explore the earthly—and earthy—delights of your own garden.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Chaga by Ramiz Saad

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Chaga King of the Medicinal Mushrooms
Written by David Wolfe
Contribution by Pierre Beaumier and Ramiz Saad

Taking the counsel of Hippocrates—"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food"—acclaimed author David Wolfe brings the wisdom of eating herbal medicine to today's health-conscious readers. His enthusiastic fan base, which includes celebrities such as Woody Harrelson and Angela Bassett, continues to blossom as more and more people realize the healing and immunity-boosting properties of raw and medicinal foods.

In Chaga, Wolfe presents the many virtues of medicinal mushrooms, which boost immunity, stave off allergies and asthma, help fight against cancer, and generally improve core vitality. But the star of the book is chaga—"the king of the mushrooms"—which holds the greatest storehouse of medicinal properties of any mushroom species.

In addition to exploring the extraordinary history, lore, scientific research, and future of this potent healing mushroom, Wolfe provides readers with recipes for teas, soups, fermentations, and tinctures—as well as tips on how to obtain quality chaga products. Other mushrooms are also discussed, such as the fabled queen of the medicinal mushrooms, reishi—which promotes a healthy immune system—and the cordyceps—which fights fatigue, improves endurance, increases lung capacity, and more.

The wealth of wisdom, research, recipes, and advice will enlighten and satisfy Wolfe's fans, as well as any reader curious about natural ways to improve health and promote healing.

Chaga by Ramiz Saad

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Chaga King of the Medicinal Mushrooms
Written by David Wolfe
Contribution by Pierre Beaumier and Ramiz Saad

Aromatherapy by Mindy Green

2012-07-25T00:30:00-05:00

Aromatherapy A Complete Guide to the Healing Art
Written by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green

A comprehensive guide to using essential oils in health, beauty, and well-being.

Aromatherapy offers countless uses, from cosmetics to therapeutics for balancing body, mind, and spirit. Drawing on 75 combined years of experience in botanical therapies, Keville and Green update their complete guide with the latest information for aromatherapy practitioners and students, providing an invaluable resource that includes more than 90 formulas for using essential oils in health and first aid, skin and hair care, massage, relaxation, and more.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Fungal Pharmacy by Solomon P. Wasser

2012-06-12T00:30:00-05:00

The Fungal Pharmacy The Complete Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms and Lichens of North America
Written by Robert Rogers
Foreword by Solomon P. Wasser

In The Fungal Pharmacy, noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North America. These fungi, Rogers explains, have the capacity to heal both the body and, through the process of myco-remediation, the planet itself. Throughout the book, he documents their success in optimizing the immune system and treating a wide range of acute and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver problems, blood sugar disorders, cancer, and obesity.

Entries discuss the mushroom or lichen’s medicinal traits and properties, including active chemical components, preparation methods (including extracts, essences, and essential oils), and historical as well as modern-day usage. Two hundred full-color photos and thorough descriptions make identification easy for the reader. Rogers also delves into the cultural, religious, and literary significance of each mushroom, featuring fascinating tidbits about each one’s etymology and history.

Random House New Releases - Health & Fitness - Herbal Medications - Between May 23, 2012 and June 22, 2013.

The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism by Matthew Wood

The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism Basic Doctrine, Energetics, and ClassificationWritten by Matthew Wood

The Complete Home Guide to Herbs, Natural Healing, and Nutrition by Jill Davies

The Complete Home Guide to Herbs, Natural Healing, and Nutrition Written by Jill Davies

The Faerie's Guide to Green Magick from the Garden by Lisa Steinke

The Faerie's Guide to Green Magick from the Garden Written by Jamie Wood Illustrated by Lisa Steinke

Chaga by Ramiz Saad

Chaga King of the Medicinal MushroomsWritten by David Wolfe Contribution by Pierre Beaumier and Ramiz Saad

Chaga by Ramiz Saad

Chaga King of the Medicinal MushroomsWritten by David Wolfe Contribution by Pierre Beaumier and Ramiz Saad

Aromatherapy by Mindy Green

Aromatherapy A Complete Guide to the Healing ArtWritten by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green

The Fungal Pharmacy by Solomon P. Wasser

The Fungal Pharmacy The Complete Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms and Lichens of North AmericaWritten by Robert Rogers Foreword by Solomon P. Wasser

The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism Basic Doctrine, Energetics, and Classification
Written by Matthew Wood

The Complete Home Guide to Herbs, Natural Healing, and Nutrition
Written by Jill Davies

The Faerie's Guide to Green Magick from the Garden
Written by Jamie Wood
Illustrated by Lisa Steinke

Chaga King of the Medicinal Mushrooms
Written by David Wolfe
Contribution by Pierre Beaumier and Ramiz Saad

Chaga King of the Medicinal Mushrooms
Written by David Wolfe
Contribution by Pierre Beaumier and Ramiz Saad

Aromatherapy A Complete Guide to the Healing Art
Written by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green

The Fungal Pharmacy The Complete Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms and Lichens of North America
Written by Robert Rogers
Foreword by Solomon P. Wasser