Holistic Plants

Whether you live in a mountain cabin or a city loft, plant spirits present themselves to us everywhere. Since its first edition in 1995, Plant Spirit Medicine has passed among countless audiences drawn to indigenous spirituality and all things alive and green. In this updated edition, Eliot Cowan invites us to discover the healing power of plants - not merely their physical medicinal properties, but the deeper wisdom and gifts that they offer.

Extracted directly from the bark, flowers, leaves, resins, and roots of plants, essential oils are highly concentrated plant-based chemical compounds that have been the basis for natural medicine for thousands of years. Whether you apply them topically, ingest them, or diffuse them in the air, they are scientifically proven to work on the body’s physiology gently and quickly, which is why more and more people living with chronic conditions.

Whether you're a seasoned herbalist or just starting your journey, Herbalism—Powerful Lost Remedies is your ultimate guide to harnessing the power of nature for your health and well-being. Explore the rich history of herbalism, from ancient Egyptian and Chinese practices to Native American remedies, and learn how these traditions continue to benefit us today. With step-by-step guides, you'll not only learn how to identify, grow, and harvest your own medicinal herbs but also how to create potent remedies right at home.

In the chapter titled "Holistic Nutrition: Fueling Success," prepare to unlock your full potential by embracing a comprehensive approach to nourishment. Discover how nourishing your body can be the key to success in all aspects of your life. "Nourishing Body" invites you to delve into the art of providing your body with the essential nutrients it craves. Learn the secrets to sustaining energy, promoting longevity, and cultivating a profound connection between your mind, body, and spirit.

I suffered from severe and frequent migraines that disrupted my life and made me miserable. Throughout years of herbal and nutritional training, wildcrafting and making herbal recipes, all the while dealing with migraine headaches, I learned effective ways to not only treat migraines, but to prevent them as well. I wrote this book to share with migraine sufferers who may be looking for relief with gentle, holistic treatments that work to eliminate the problem, not just the symptoms.

Time is running short: Discover how your “healthy” diet might be poisoning your body, and why you should act now. Fasting and plant-based diets have been linked to cell renewal, which opens up a world of possibilities when it comes to treating cancer and other chronic diseases. The fact that we buy medicine for every single thing that bothers us is a result of a decades-long marketing campaign conducted by the pharmaceutical industry. There are certain things the industry is not telling you, things that are crucial for your health and benefit.

Vegan: How to Be a Vegan in a Meat Eater's World - The Vegan's Guide to Thriving and Surviving by Mary Thibodeau teaches you how to enjoy your vegan journey. You'll learn how to combat common misconceptions about veganism in our culture and feel secure in your choice with Mary's essential tips.

Introducing Plant-Based Diets for Specific Health Conditions: A Comprehensive Guide to Holistic Healing and Prevention—your ultimate guide to embracing a plant-based lifestyle tailored to your unique health needs.

Arranging ofrendas. Brewing pericon into a healing tea. Releasing traumas through baños and limpias. Herbalist and curandera Atava Garcia Swiecicki spent decades gathering this traditional knowledge of curanderismo, Mexican folk healing, which had been marginalized as Chicanx and Latinx Americans assimilated to US culture. She teaches how to follow the path of the curandera, as she herself learned from apprenticing with Mexican curanderas, studying herbal texts, and listening to her ancestors.