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A Herbal Book of Making and Taking Christopher Hedley (The Estate of Christopher Hedley)

A Herbal Book of Making and Taking By Christopher Hedley (The Estate of Christopher Hedley)

A Herbal Book of Making and Taking by Christopher Hedley (The Estate of Christopher Hedley)


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Summary

A distillation of years of experience and experimentation in a collection of essential wisdom for the aspiring herbalist.

A Herbal Book of Making and Taking Summary

A Herbal Book of Making and Taking by Christopher Hedley (The Estate of Christopher Hedley)

A distillation of years of experience and experimentation in a collection of essential wisdom for the aspiring herbalist.

Put together by one of the most loved and respected teams in modern herbal medicine, Christopher Hedley and Non Shaw, this book is filled with clear, concise instructions and detailed recipes trialled over decades of practice.

Originally intended as a teaching aid for herbal students, this is a comprehensive guide to the craft of medicine making for the modern herbalist.

Including exercises and tasks for the interested student, the book covers everything from growing and harvesting herbs to using them in internal and external medicines. From infusions and tinctures to syrups, soups, and suppositories, this is a gift to future herbalists drawing on a lifetime of study.

About Christopher Hedley (The Estate of Christopher Hedley)

Christopher Hedley (1946-2017) was a Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, and taught herbal medicine at all levels, from beginners to MSc in Herb Schools across the UK and the USA, specialising in material medica and pharmacy.

Non Shaw was a herbalist, counsellor, and bodyworker who inspired many to take up their own healing paths in plant medicine, Non was an artist, sculptor, jeweller, clothes-maker, and inveterate maker of things, who built their patio out of recycled tiles found in skips. She was also a teacher and writer.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Read this First vii
Acknowledgements ix
Guidelines for Using this Book xi
Introduction to Making and Taking by Guy Waddell xiii
Introduction xix

A Note on Virtues xxiii
Common and Botanical Names xxv

Equipment xxxi
Keep a Record Book or Books xxxv
Introduction to Tasting Herbal Medicines
by Non Shaw xxxvii

Sourcing Materials 1
Internal Medicines 11
Water Based Extracts 15
Glycerites and Vinegars 45
Miscellaneous Internal Medicines 57
Tinctures and Fluid Extracts 61
External or Topical Preparations 83
Miscellaneous Remedies 111

Introducing the Authors 155
Appendix, Sources and Resources 159
Herb Index 169
Preparations & General Index 173

Additional information

GOR012148599
9781912807277
1912807270
A Herbal Book of Making and Taking by Christopher Hedley (The Estate of Christopher Hedley)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Aeon Books Ltd
20191130
216
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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