Medicinal and culinary herbs have been used throughout the ages for their gentle, natural approach to healing. Herbal Remedies, a guide to the history, lore, and uses of dozens of plants, explains how to choose, prepare, and mix herbs for home use. Using both Eastern and Western traditions, it recommends an essential "starter pack" of twenty-five key herbs and gives instructions for their use and applications for more than forty common health problems. Beautifully illustrated, expertly written, and easy to use, Herbal Remedies is the perfect introduction to the world of medicinal herbs. The Naturally Better series is designed to introduce readers to traditional therapies. Each book in the series is an accessible, authoritative, and practical guide to a stress-free and "naturally better" way of life. Other titles in the series include Aromatherapy, Acupressure, and Tai Chi.