{"product_id":"a-herbal-book-of-making-and-taking-9781912807277","title":"A Herbal Book of Making and Taking","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA distillation of years of experience and experimentation in a collection of essential wisdom for the aspiring herbalist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOriginally intended as a teaching aid for herbal students, this is a comprehensive guide to the craft of medicine making for the modern herbalist.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIncluding 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe herbal legacy of Chris Hedley and Non Shaw (who both died in 2017) has been secured in two Aeon books beautifully edited by Guy Waddell. It is the lasting recognition Chris and Non deserve. Together these books are perfect sources for anyone wanting a home study course in modern western herbalism. The same applies if you are a formal herbal student at any level or indeed a practitioner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlant Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e (2023) is the theory and detailed materia medica you need, and \u003cem\u003eThe Herbal Book of Making and Taking\u003c\/em\u003e (2020) the practical guidance to make any herbal remedy. Listen to these voices of experience and trust their wisdom!\u003cbr\u003e All those in the herbal community should be grateful to Aeon for backing and producing these two defining books.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Seal \u0026amp; Julie Bruton-Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e, co-authors of \u003cem\u003eHedgerow Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEat your Weeds!\u003c\/em\u003e and other herbal titles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead this First vii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcknowledgements ix\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eGuidelines for Using this Book xi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Making and Taking by Guy Waddell xiii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction xix\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eA Note on Virtues xxiii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Common and Botanical Names xxv \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eEquipment xxxi \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eKeep a Record Book or Books xxxv \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Tasting Herbal Medicines\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eby Non Shaw xxxvii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSourcing Materials 1\u003cbr\u003e Internal Medicines 11\u003cbr\u003e Water Based Extracts 15\u003cbr\u003e Glycerites and Vinegars 45 \u003cbr\u003e Miscellaneous Internal Medicines 57 \u003cbr\u003e Tinctures and Fluid Extracts 61 \u003cbr\u003e External or Topical Preparations 83 \u003cbr\u003e Miscellaneous Remedies 111\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroducing the Authors 155 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAppendix, Sources and Resources 159 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eHerb Index 169 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePreparations \u0026amp; General Index 173\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aeon Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51043203285335,"sku":"9781912807277","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781912807277.jpg?v=1750957407","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-herbal-book-of-making-and-taking-9781912807277","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}