This is a guide to the healing power of trees. With herbal medicine and the use of tree preparations set to become a major part of healthcare in the 21st century, this title explains how to unlock their ancient healing properties. The book investigates the history of trees in medicine and looks at how trees can be effective in healing. It also examines the role of trees in herbal medicine, aromatherapy and flower and tree essences; the various types of preparation; professional help with tree medicine; self-help using tree medicine; and other approaches to healing trees such as wood carving, growing trees and tree meditation. Also included are the descriptions of the healing properties of over 100 trees from around the world.