The New
Healing Herbs:
Contents
Introduction: Herbal Healing--Safely
Chapter 1
From Magic to Medicine: 5,000 Years of Herbal Healing
The untold story of herbal medicine.
Chapter 2
Tempests in a Teapot: Are Healing Herbs Safe?
Generally yes, but they must be used responsibly.
Chapter 3
Storing and Preparing Healing Herbs
Tricks only herbalists know.
Chapter 4
How to Obtain Healing Herbs
Growing your own, using specialty catalogs, and buying
commercial products.
Chapter 5
Comprehensive Scientific Profiles of 100 Healing Herbs
Alfalfa
Aloe
Angelica
Apple
Astragalus
Barberry
Bayberry
Bilberry
Bearberry (see Uva Ursi)
Blackberry
Black Cohosh
Black Haw
Blue Cohosh
Boneset
Buchu
Buckthorn
Burdock
Caraway
Cascara Sagrada
Catnip
Cat’s Claw
Cayenne (see Red Pepper)
Celery
Chamomile
Chaparral
Chaste Tree
Chive (see Garlic)
Chocolate (see Cocoa)
Cilantro (see Coriander)
Cinnamon
Clove
Cocoa
Coffee
Cola (see Kola)
Comfrey
Cranberry
Dandelion
Dill
Echinacea
Elecampane
Ephedra
Eucalyptus
Evening Primrose
Fennel
Fenugreek
Feverfew
Garlic
Gentian
Ginger
Gingko
Ginseng
Goldenseal
Gotu Kola
Hawthorn
Hop
Horehound
Horse Chestnut
Horsetail
Hyssop
Juniper
Kava
Kola
Laurel (see Bay)
Lavender
Leek (see Garlic)
Lemon Balm
Licorice
Ma Huang (see Ephedra)
Marsh Mallow
Maté
Meadowsweet
Mistletoe
Mormon Tea (see Ephedra)
Motherwort
Mullein
Myrrh
Nettle
Onion (see Garlic)
Oregon Grape (see Barberry)
Papaya
Parsley
Passion Flower
Pectin (see Apple)
Pennyroyal
Peppermint and Spearmint
Psyllium
Raspberry
Red Clover
Red Pepper
Rhubarb
Rose
Rosemary
Sage
St. John's Wort
Sarsparilla
Saw Palmetto
Scullcap
Senna
Shallot (see Garlic)
Shepherd's Purse
Slippery Elm
Soybean
Tarragon
Tea
Tea Tree
Thyme
Turmeric
Uva Ursi
Valerian
Vervain
White Willow
Witch Hazel
Yarrow
Yerba Maté (see Maté)
Chapter 6
Using Healing Herbs: Conditions, Healing Actions, Other
Uses