A resource organized by body system lists the key herbal remedies available, their uses, and cautionary advice, in a book that includes full-color photos, a glossary and several thematic indexes.

"Elimina las toxinas de tu cuerpo con las propiedades de las plantas de nuestro entorno. Nuestro cuerpo, y muy especialmente el hígado y los riñones, tienden a acumular toxinas y elementos que, a la larga, pueden afectar a nuestro organismo. Por ello, es necesario depurarnos y facilitar su eliminación. En cualquier farmacia podemos encontrar decenas de productos que favorecen los llamados 'planes detox.' Este libro nos demuestra que no es necesario...

An introduction to growing and using 33 herbs, including gardening tips and recipes for brewing teas, blending salves, and making tinctures, oils, syrups, and pills.

"With 550 key herbs and their uses as natural remedies for nearly 200 common ailments, Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, 2nd Edition is the definitive home reference to healing with the world's oldest form of medicine. From ginger to lavender and thyme to dandelion, learn about the chemistry of plants and how and why they work as medicines within the body."--Amazon.com.