Reader's Digest North American Folk Healing : An A-Z Guide to Traditional Remedies

North American Folk Healing introduces you to the bountiful medicinal herbs that were once an essential part of everyday life and are now the focus of newfound interest.

• an A-Z encyclopedia of 105 medicinals and 89 ailments, it describes in colourful detail your ancestors' use of herbs and brings you up-to-date on the latest scientific findings
• you'll also find 12 special foldout features that cover the healing traditions of various ethnic groups and regions
• a useful addendum give you a look at 52 more herbs, many of which have only recently become a part of North American folk medicine
• completing the picture is a 12 page guide to preparing your own herbal remedies, from syrups and tinctures to skin creams and ointments